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Drug treatment court reports 69 percent crime-free rate as commissioners handle grants, hear ICE update

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County’s Adult Drug Treatment Court has graduated 35 participants since launching in 2019, with nearly 70% remaining crime-free after...

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Washington County Commission approves $536 million budget for ’27 in 4-1 vote after tax debate

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $536.2 million fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budget Tuesday in a...

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Franklin County election officials issue important information before May 19

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. –The Franklin County Board of Election answers voters’ most frequently asked questions ahead of Pennsylvania’s Municipal Primary on May 19. What...

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Mastriano nominated by President Trump to serve as Slovak Republic ambassador

FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Slovak...

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Pennsylvania May 19 primaries nearly here, many uncontested

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania primary elections are just days away on May 19th. Many races are uncontested as many seats have just one...

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Washington County to continue work on budget, along with grants and zoning

Hagerstown, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will consider the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budgets Tuesday...

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Witmer named Franklin County’s April Employee of the Month

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the April Employee of the Month award to Erin Witmer during the board’s May 6 public meeting. Witmer has been employed by...

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Hagerstown reviews CDBG funding, Invest Hagerstown programs in FY2027 budget

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Hagerstown City Council last week continued discussions on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, reviewing federal Community Development Block...

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Anti-ICE site reports significant hack or data breach

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — People signed up to several sites to inquire about efforts to stop ICE, or at least the ICE facilities in...

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W.C. Commissioners approve Boonsboro water line funds, boost farmland preservation

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Commissioners have approved $658,290 Tuesday to help the Town of Boonsboro replace a deteriorating water line officials...

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