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Locomotive 202 to stay in Hagerstown after public pushback

HAGERSTOWN – Steam locomotive 202, a fixture of City Park for more than 70 years, will remain in Hagerstown after the City Council...

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Franklin commissioners address housing, jail costs, fiscal review

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Aug. 27, approving more than $2 million in county expenditures while reviewing housing...

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Police warn of rental scam

WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro police said the department was recently made aware of a possible rental scam involving an online housing listing. In this...

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Waynesboro conducts ‘saturated patrols’ to increase visibility, safety

WAYNESBORO – On Tuesday evening, Aug. 26, the Waynesboro Police Department, with the support of the Franklin County Drug Task Force and the...

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Hagerstown’s new ban on public camping confronts homelessness amid ongoing needs

HAGERSTOWN – A new city ordinance banning sleeping and camping in public spaces has drawn sharp criticism from community advocates and service providers,...

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Hagerstown Youth Council welcomes new members, expanded leadership

HAGERSTOWN – The voices of young residents will continue to be heard in City Hall as the Hagerstown Youth Council welcomed a new...

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Franklin County Commissioners to Weigh $2M in Spending, Jail Agreement, and Housing Lease

CHAMBERSBURG— Franklin County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to consider more than $2 million in county spending, housing agreements tied to federal programs, and...

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Mosquito spraying set for Chambersburg areas

CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township and Chambersburg Borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Aug....

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Washington County to tackle housing, opiod response, public safety in meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to make decisions on issues, including housing development,...

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Hagerstown finalizes plan that could transform whole neighborhoods

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown Housing Authority and city officials presented the final draft of the Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan on Aug. 19, setting...

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