Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Local Government

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

1419 Articles
Local GovernmentTop Stories

Hagerstown weighs annexation of 171 acres as most speakers oppose data center use

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Some 30 people spoke at a three-hour Oct. 27 Hagerstown City Council meeting, most of them opposing the annexation of...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Moore faces 3 challengers in Maryland governor’s race

On Nov. 3, Maryland voters will select the next governor. Democratic incumbent Wes Moore is seeking reelection, while Republican nominee Dan Cox, Green...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

McLeod faces off incumbent Albert for Washington County Sheriff

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Two candidates are facing off Nov. 3 for Washington County sheriff, after Maryland’s early voting ended Oct. 29. Democratic candidate...

Local Government

Maryland voters to decide whether to retain appellate Judge Dan Friedman

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County voters can decide if Judge Dan Friedman should keep serving on the Appellate Court of Maryland when they...

Washington County Orphans' Court
Local Government

Six seek Washington County Orphans’ Court seats

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Six people are running for three seats on the Washington County Orphans’ Court in the general election. Three Republican incumbents...

Local Government

Washington County Commissioner election Part 1: 5 Republicans seek seats

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County voters will choose five county commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 3, with decisions looming for the next Board over data center development,...

Local Government

Hagerstown approves opioid settlement spending plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council approved two agreements with the Washington County Health Department to manage opioid settlement funds....

Local Government

Chambersburg residents likely to see $5 hike in sanitation fees; aquatic center losing money

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Chambersburg Borough Council approved a $5 sanitation rate increase for residential customers in the proposed budget, bringing the rate to...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Smithsburg audit finds utility losses, raises questions about town investments

SMITHSBURG, Md. –- Smithsburg’s water, sewer and trash collection services are operating at a loss, and an annual audit has raised questions about...

Local Government

Voting underway for District 2B in Maryland Legislature

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Voters in Hagerstown began choosing their candidates to represent them in General Assembly District 2B as early voting began on...

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Weather Icon
48°

Weather Forecast

Sunday, November 8
Weather icon
58°F
scattered clouds
Monday, November 9
Weather icon
54°F
broken clouds
Tuesday, November 10
Weather icon
63°F
few clouds
Wednesday, November 11
Weather icon
60°F
broken clouds
Thursday, November 12
Weather icon
55°F
light rain
Please log in to save your location.