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Hagerstown split halts outdoor camping ordinance

HAGERSTOWN – A proposal to make it illegal to sleep or lodge outdoors on public property in Hagerstown has failed, at least for...

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Franklin supervisors to award K-12 opioid awareness project

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County commissioners are to consider a $186,000 agreement between the county and Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County to...

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Hagerstown confronts realities of city-run utilities

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council tackled tough questions about the city’s enterprise funds, which are for services expected to pay for themselves...

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Quincy Township election results

QUINCY TOWNSHIP – Voter turnout on May 20 for the following roles in Quincy government favored the Republican party, with plenty of landslide...

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Maryland comptroller schedules webinars on 2025 tax law updates

ANNAPOLIS – The Office of the Maryland Comptroller will host a series of free webinars at the end of May to help businesses,...

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Waynesboro honors Mayor Starliper with solemn funeral procession

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro community bid a solemn farewell on Thursday, May 22, to Mayor Richard “Dick” Starliper, honoring the life and legacy...

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County preserves over 240 acres of farmland

Washington County officials have announced the permanent preservation of two farms totaling more than 240 acres, strengthening the county’s ongoing commitment to protecting...

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Police seek suspects in $5K skill game theft

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg are investigating after a group of individuals allegedly broke open a Pennsylvania Skill Games machine and...

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Franklin County Primary Election results

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Several Franklin County and greater Pennsylvania political seats were up for grabs in the Tuesday, May 20, primary. But with...

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Waynesboro man charged after fight

WAYNESBORO – Ashley V. Gladfelter, 59, Waynesboro, has been charged with one count each of aggravated assault, simple assault and burglary after a...

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