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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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2025 Senior Fair set for 9-noon Friday

CHAMBERSBURG – The 2025 Senior Fair, hosted by state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) is coming up at a new location. The fair is...

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Greencastle mayor leads walk of remembrance

GREENCASTLE – “Let us not forget those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice on that September morning.” Those were the words...

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Franklin commissioners to consider leasing office space, bridge inspections

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County commissioners will consider a lease agreement between the county and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for office space at...

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Washington County considers repeal of 2 economic incentives, budget adjustments

HAGERSTOWN – On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene at 10 a.m. to address critical community initiatives,...

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