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Fannett Township man faces attempted homicide charge in incident that started at wedding

FANNETT TOWNSHIP – Travis Hockenberry, 53, is facing criminal attempted homicide charges after allegedly firing a shotgun at a car with two people...

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Philadelphia man dies on I-81 in Franklin County after striking tree

ANTRIM TOWNSHIP – A Philadelphia man was killed in a crash on Interstate 81 near Greencastle on Monday, according to Pennsylvania State Police....

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Chambersburg police, FBI warn of QR scams on unsolicited packages

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Police Department is releasing the following scam awareness alert issued by the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.   Officers said...

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Washington County okays contracts for fire training facility, emergency services

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $350,600 contract with Rockwell Construction Co. for the concrete foundation of...

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State delegation outlines Maryland legislative priorities ahead of 2026 session

HAGERSTOWN – Members of the Maryland General Assembly joined the Hagerstown mayor and City Council this week to review potential legislative priorities for...

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9/11 parade was solemn, reflective in Boonsboro

BOONSBORO – The streets of Boonsboro were lined with American flags and filled with solemn reflection Thursday evening as the community gathered for...

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Hagerstown moves toward purchase of former YMCA building

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council has announced plans to acquire the long-vacant YMCA building at 149 North Potomac St. in a $2.5...

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Waynesboro remembers 9/11

WAYNESBORO – First responders, honored veterans, their families and citizens of Waynesboro gathered together at Red Run Park on Thursday, Sept. 11, to...

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Hagerstown pays tribute to 9/11 with annual Remembrance in the Park

In light of the 24th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks, Hagerstown Emergency Management and the City of Hagerstown organized to pay tribute...

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Senate passes Beagle Bill to curb cruel animal testing

HARRISBURG – The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Carolyn Comitta (D-19) aimed at protecting dogs, cats and other...

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