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Franklin County Commissioners stand with long-term care residents  

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed October to be National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the...

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Verify your vote: Check status now

CHAMBERSBURG – Do you know where your polling place is located? Are you still considered an active voter? Voters who are unsure of...

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Washington County now has preserved nearly 15 percent of agricultural land

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has solidified its commitment to conserving its rural landscape, announcing that nearly 43,000 acres, about 14.5 percent of its...

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Antrim Township raises concerns about Hagerstown’s Citicorp proposal

GREENCASTLE – The City of Hagerstown has announced plans to repurpose the former Citicorp complex on Citicorp Drive into a homeless and human...

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Hagerstown youth push for right to vote at 16

HAGERSTOWN – A spirited debate unfolded at the Hagerstown City Council meeting as residents and community leaders urged officials to consider lowering the...

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Residents decry end of public comment at Washington County Commission meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Concerns about freedom of speech surfaced this week after residents criticized the Washington County Board of Commissioners for eliminating public comment...

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Calls for unity dominate Hagerstown council meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Division within city politics took center stage during the Sept. 30 City Council meeting, as residents and former leaders urged elected...

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How to register or update voter info in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvanians have until Oct. 20 to register to vote or to make changes to their voter registration information ahead of the...

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Franklin County marks 20,000 acres of preserved farmland

CHAMBERSBURG – Creekside Dairy at 4675 Fort McCord Road in Chambersburg was the setting as local farmers and their supporters gathered together to...

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Historic dairy wins Washington County Farm of the Year

CLEAR SPRING – A 500-acre family-owned farm in continuous operation since 1817 has been named Washington County’s Farm of the Year for 2025-2026...

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