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Police, fire underfunded as Chambersburg Town Council reviews budget

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg general fund shows some shortages at mid-year, the town council learned this week. While most areas indicated a...

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Washington County fire, rescue, nonprofits share $2.37 million in gaming funds

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County commissioners announced at their last meeting that $2.37 million in gaming revenue is being distributed to volunteer fire...

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Washington County nears 44,000 acres of permanently preserved land

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County’s Rural Legacy Program has surpassed 10,000 acres of permanently preserved land following the protection of a 256.6-acre farm...

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Police: Woman promised restaurant job, forced into prostitution operation

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Chambersburg man is charged with involuntary servitude after police said he brought a woman from New York City to...

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Impacted by July 28 flooding? State and federal agencies to conduct interviews Aug. 12

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has recommended that the U.S. Small Business Administration conduct damage assessments with residents and businesses...

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More parks? Hagerstown initiative aims to use 3 vacant spaces for activity in South End

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — More parks? Hagerstown officials have received an update on a project that aims to turn three underused public spaces into...

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No charges to be filed in Waynesboro pedestrian-motorist collision

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — No charges will be filed in connection with a pedestrian-auto accident Thursday, Waynesboro Police Chief Ryan Ramsey said today. The...

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Franklin County expects $700,000 hike in 2027 general fund revenue

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County officials are projecting $56.8 million in recurring General Fund revenue for 2027, an increase of about $700,000 over...

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Sheriff to address Franklin County commissioners about Flock cameras Aug. 19

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County Sheriff Ben Sites is expected to appear before Franklin County commissioners Aug. 19 amid growing public questions over...

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Washington County Commission to consider next phase of golf training center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County commissioners will consider awarding a $272,352 construction contract Tuesday for the next major phase of a new training...

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