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Heart of Civil War area highlights $1.2 million impact, seeks city partnership

HAGERSTOWN – Representatives of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area urged the Hagerstown City Council on Aug. 19 to renew a...

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Monkey business? Person in monkey costume sought for spraypainting at Chambersburg Salvation Army

CHAMBERSBURG – Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the unknown person in a monkey costume who spraypainted the security cameras...

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Rep. Joyce tours WellSpan WellFlight, highlights lifesaving air medical services

GETTYSBURG – U.S. Rep. John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA-13) recently visited the WellSpan WellFlight base in Gettysburg to learn firsthand how emergency air medical services...

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Franklin County Jail revises leadership, offers incentives amid staff shortages

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Jail is restructuring its leadership and rolling out short-term incentives in response to ongoing staffing shortages after a...

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Mosquito control operation set in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in Guilford and Greene townships and Chambersburg Borough will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset...

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Greencastle mayor marks 9/11 with unity walk, community remembrance

GREENCASTLE – The borough of Greencastle will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a series of events...

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Hagerstown police seek update to loitering law, removing unconstitutional sections

HAGERSTOWN – City police are recommending changes to Hagerstown’s loitering ordinance to remove provisions that have been deemed unconstitutional for decades, while retaining...

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Franklin County honors Craig Alleman as 2025 Conservation Farmer of the Year

CHAMBERSBURG -Craig Alleman was honored as the Franklin County Farmer of the Year last week by Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst, along...

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Washington County approves $374.9 million budget, a 4.8 percent hike

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved a $374.9 million budget for fiscal 2026, spanning July 1, 2025, to June...

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911 operator honored for guiding baby delivery

Washington County’s 911 Communications Center has recognized the efforts of Emergency Communications Specialist Maggie Keller, who helped facilitate the successful delivery of a baby...

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