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Historic dairy wins Washington County Farm of the Year

CLEAR SPRING – A 500-acre family-owned farm in continuous operation since 1817 has been named Washington County’s Farm of the Year for 2025-2026...

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Northbound I-81 off-ramp at exit 5 in Franklin County to close for reconstruction

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that the northbound Interstate 81 off-ramp at Exit 5 (Route 16/Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Franklin County will be...

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Transient charged with disarming a law enforcement officer

WAYNESBORO – A 33-year-old transient, with no known address, has been charged with one count each of disarming a law enforcement officer, resisting...

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Hagerstown Council considers higher taxes on long-term vacant properties

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are considering imposing higher property tax rates on long-term vacant buildings, a move aimed at addressing blight and encouraging...

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Hagerstown police strain over hospital transports spurs seach for solutions

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are exploring ways to ease the strain on police resources caused by a long-standing practice of transporting arrestees with...

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Chambersburg plans first major zoning overhaul in more than 40 years

CHAMBERSBURG – For the first time since 1982, Chambersburg is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of its zoning and land development rules, a step...

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Hagerstown looks to expand ‘Operation Takeback’ to more neighborhoods

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are preparing to expand “Operation Takeback,” a neighborhood revitalization initiative that combines law enforcement, city services and resident engagement...

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Franklin County Commissioners visiting Mercersburg for November meeting 

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s Nov. 19 public meeting will be held at the Burgin Center for...

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Washington County declares September Citizens’ Emergency Preparedness Month

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners have officially proclaimed September as Citizens’ Emergency a commission meeting, underscoring the critical importance of individual and community preparedness in responding...

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Franklin commissioners to consider $266,668 drug treatment grant for jail

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will consider a $266,668 program between the county and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for medication...

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