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The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Hagerstown outlines water allocation process for ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN – Director of Utilities Nancy Hausrath and Deputy Director Tyler Puffenberger met with Hagerstown’s City Council to clarify how water allocation rules...

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Smithsburg may face water rate hikes to fund millions in infrastructure upgrades

SMITHSBURG – At its Feb. 17 special session, the Smithsburg Mayor and Council got an update on the town’s water and sewer utilities,...

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Public review open for data center ordinance

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners are asking the public to review the new data center ordinance unveiled at last week’s meeting. The ordinance was aimed...

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Death of infant inspires justice reform bill sponsored by Senator Paul D. Corderman

HAGERSTOWN – Maryland Sen. Paul Corderman (R-Hagerstown) and advocates from Justice’s S.A.K.E. are bringing attention to SB640, a Maryland bill aimed at strengthening protections for young...

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Residents welcome at ‘Hanging with Chad’

WAYNESBORO – Residents will have an opportunity to share their concerns and ideas with state Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) during the next “Hanging...

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Franklin County weighs data center regulations; residents raise ICE concerns

CHAMBERSBURG — Franklin County commissioners were presented with a draft ordinance establishing regulations for data centers, while also hearing public criticism of the...

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Reichard offering property tax/rent rebate help

WAYNESBORO – State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) is offering his staff’s assistance to help qualifying residents with completing property tax/rent rebate applications. Appointments...

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Washington County boosts protected ag land past 43,000 acres

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County continues to protect landscapes with the recent addition of a 202-acre mostly wooded farm near Williamsport, marking another milestone...

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Protesters speak out against ICE warehouse purchase in Washington County

HAGERSTOWN- Hagerstown recently received confirmation of the Department of Homeland Security’s warehouse purchase in Williamsport for immigration detainment. The purchase of upwards of...

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Franklin commissioners hear about proposed data center ordinance, transfer funds

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Board of Commissioners this week were presented with a path to regulate data centers and moved funds to...

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