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Woman succumbs to injuries after apartment fire in Hagerstown, teen critical

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Officials reported Tuesday that a woman rescued from a Hagerstown apartment fire last week has died from her injuries. According...

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Yard debris site opens this weekend

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Residents are reminded that the Town Yard Debris Site on Monroe Road in Boonsboro, Maryland, will be open Saturday, March...

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Waynesboro announces spring street sweeping schedule

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro’s street sweeping schedule will go into effect on Tuesday, April 21, thru Friday, May 1.  Waynesboro residents are asked...

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County honors local farmers during Ag week

During National Agriculture Week, March 15–21, Washington County officials are recognizing the vital role farmers and agricultural professionals play in sustaining the community...

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Washington County Commissioners to consider proposed 2027 budget, 911 fee changes, salary study

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will meet on March 17 for a regular open session to discuss issues...

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Federal judge halts construction at planned ICE detention center in Williamsport

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday halting all construction and renovation work on a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention...

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Franklin County Commissioners celebrate developmental disabilities month 

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.- The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County. In doing so, they are drawing attention...

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Woodland Way Park to close March 22 to prepare for upgrade

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County Parks & Recreation officials announced Tuesday a major upgrade to the playground at Woodland Way Park, with work...

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ICE already posting on job sites to staff migrant site in Maryland as 2 grassroots groups launch opposition campaign

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Job postings for employment with ICE at a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility are already popping up in...

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State agency heads call Trump plan for ICE Williamsport facility ‘deeply flawed’

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The leaders of three Maryland state agencies have condemned as “deeply flawed” the Trump administration’s proposal to convert a large...

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