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Hagerstown police seek update to loitering law, removing unconstitutional sections

HAGERSTOWN – City police are recommending changes to Hagerstown’s loitering ordinance to remove provisions that have been deemed unconstitutional for decades, while retaining...

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Franklin County honors Craig Alleman as 2025 Conservation Farmer of the Year

CHAMBERSBURG -Craig Alleman was honored as the Franklin County Farmer of the Year last week by Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst, along...

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Washington County approves $374.9 million budget, a 4.8 percent hike

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved a $374.9 million budget for fiscal 2026, spanning July 1, 2025, to June...

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911 operator honored for guiding baby delivery

Washington County’s 911 Communications Center has recognized the efforts of Emergency Communications Specialist Maggie Keller, who helped facilitate the successful delivery of a baby...

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Hagerstown unveils 5-year plan for housing, infrastructure, public services

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown is preparing to implement a five-year plan focused on housing, infrastructure, public services and economic opportunity with...

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South Mountain hosts 15th annual conservation celebration

CARLISLE – The South Mountain Partnership will host its 15th annual Power of the Partnership Celebration on Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to...

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Waynesboro celebrates National Night Out with community fun

WAYNESBORO — The Borough of Waynesboro brought the community together for an engaging National Night Out event at Memorial Park on Tuesday, fostering...

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Washington Township Night Out draws hundreds in Rouzerville

ROUZERVILLE – Hundreds gathered at the Lowe’s parking lot in Rouzerville for Washington Township’s National Night Out, a vibrant community event fostering connections...

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Hager Visitor Center set for historic transformation

HAGERSTOWN – A cornerstone of Hagerstown’s history is getting a long-awaited facelift. City officials announced that renovations to the Jonathan Hager House Visitor...

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SESCO facility expansion assured with new $2 million state loan

CHAMBERSBURG – A $2 million loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority on behalf of SoudersIndustries, Inc., doing business as SESCO has been...

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