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Counties honor Constitution Day with ceremonies

CHAMBERSBURG – Judges in Pennsylvania’s 39th Judicial District partnered with local bar associations to host Constitution Day ceremonies in Franklin and Fulton counties,...

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Washington County Commission to address zoning, other issues, then meet with Sharpsburg in the evening

HAGERSTOWN – On Tuesday, Sept, 23, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene to address zoning text amendments, emergency preparedness, infrastructure...

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Franklin County salutes co-responders, crisis responders 

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed the week of Sept. 14 to be National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week in Franklin County....

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Franklin County sheriff’s office, NHTSA mark Child Passenger Safety Week

CHAMBERSBURG The Franklin County sheriff’s office has announced that certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks on...

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Waynesboro man faces rape, indecency charges involving minor

WAYNESBORO – A 39-year-old Waynesboroi man, Michael Giordano II, has been charged with one count each of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, rape, statutory...

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Fannett Township man faces attempted homicide charge in incident that started at wedding

FANNETT TOWNSHIP – Travis Hockenberry, 53, is facing criminal attempted homicide charges after allegedly firing a shotgun at a car with two people...

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Philadelphia man dies on I-81 in Franklin County after striking tree

ANTRIM TOWNSHIP – A Philadelphia man was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 near Greencastle on Monday, according to Pennsylvania State Police....

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Chambersburg police, FBI warn of QR scams on unsolicited packages

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Police Department is releasing the following scam awareness alert issued by the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.   Officers said...

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Washington County okays contracts for fire training facility, emergency services

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $350,600 contract with Rockwell Construction Co. for the concrete foundation of...

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State delegation outlines Maryland legislative priorities ahead of 2026 session

HAGERSTOWN – Members of the Maryland General Assembly joined the Hagerstown mayor and City Council this week to review potential legislative priorities for...

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