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Outdoor lodging is out in Hagerstown after months of debate

HAGERSTOWN – In a unanimous vote during a special session, the Hagerstown City Council passed a new ordinance prohibiting outdoor lodging on public...

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Hagerstown revises grant agreements to streamline Main Street program

HAGERSTOWN – A key city program supporting local business growth is receiving an administrative refresh. On July 8, the Hagerstown City Council reviewed...

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Monterey Pass lease, solar farm approvals topics before Washington supervisors

WAYNESBORO – Another step in the completion of the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and final approval for the Niebert Solar Farm were completed...

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Mastriano’s firefighter certification reform becomes law

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania has enacted a new law aimed at making it easier for aspiring volunteer firefighters to earn their certification. Senate Bill...

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Hagerstown police wrap up year-long retail theft and drug trafficking crackdown

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown Police Department has concluded its “Operation Blue Light Special” initiative which was a year-long investigation targeting the problem of...

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Overgrown vegetation, water shortage, Fall Jubilee, Penn State decision come before borough council

MONT ALTO – During a 90-minute meeting on Monday, July 7, Mont Alto’s Borough Council discussed right-of-way protections and procedures, ongoing water restrictions...

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Emergency shelter grant, help for abused women to be considered by Franklin commissioners

CHAMBERSBURG – A $290,690 grant to provide emergency shelter, rehousing and homelessness prevention will be before Franklin County commissioners when they meet at...

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Penn DOT, state police stress Operation Yellow Jacket

HARRISBURG – Did you know that 1,250 traffic accidents occurred around Pennsylvania work zones last year, some resulting in fatalities and injuries? That’s...

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Schreiber named Franklin County’s June employee of the month 

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners presented the June Employee of the Month award to Gayle Schreiber during the board’s July 2 public meeting....

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Quincy Township supervisors to meet July 7

QUINCY TOWNSHIP – Quincy Township will hold its regularly scheduled board of supervisors meeting on Monday, July 7, at 6:30 pm. The township...

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