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Washington County arrests man in sting targeting online child predators

HAGERSTOWN – Last week’s arrest of Hagerstown man in an undercover operation conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on charges of sexual...

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Washington County launches WashCoMD alerts

HAGERSTOWN – Residents of Washington County now have a new cutting-edge tool to stay informed during emergencies with the introduction of WashCoMD Alerts,...

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Waynesboro offers up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for officers, testing coming up

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Civil Service examination for police officers will be held at various times this summer. The pay is up to...

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Franklin hires new Veterans Affairs director and administrative assistant

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have announced the addition of two new staff to the county’s veterans affairs department. Joshua Curry has been...

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Franklin commissioners to meet Wednesday

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, in Room 824 of the County Administration Biuilding, 272 N....

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Fountain rumor debunked by Chambersburg police

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg police addressed a recent social media rumor alleging the Memorial Square Fountain was struck and damaged by a tractor trailer....

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18 year old arrested in Greencastle stolen car case

GREENCASTLE – Jayden Pine, 18, was arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle case on Thursday, June 12, Greencastle police reported. Officers said...

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Franklin County sets mosquito spraying  In Guilford, Greene, Peters townships 

CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in Guilford, Greene and Peters townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Tuesday,...

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Newest officer brings comfort to Franklin County courts

CHAMBERSBURG – President Judge Shawn D. Meyers administered the oath to the Franklin County Probation and Parole Department’s newest officer, Officer Dudley, in the...

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‘If I were mayor’ envisions a brighter Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – Big dreams filled the City Council chamber on June 10, as five young students from Paramount Elementary School stepped up to...

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