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The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Waynesboro council approves zoning changes, okays cell tower

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Borough Council held a public hearing and approved several changes to the land development code, while also tackling several...

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Good Wolf Treatment Court to celebrate 42nd, 43rd, 44th graduates

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Good Wolf Treatment Court will celebrate the program’s 42nd, 43rd and 44th graduates during a special ceremony on...

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Franklin County Jail tackles wireless issues with technology upgrade

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners approved a motion Tuesday to move forward with a wireless network assessment at the county jail in response...

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Hagerstown sets course for community investment with block grant, other funds

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown is preparing to launch a new round of community development efforts backed by nearly $1.2 million in...

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PA senators propose ending school property taxes with public vote

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) would eliminate homeowner tax obligations for schools, if a state constitutional...

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Hagerstown launches community-driven update to Downtown Hagerstown plan

HAGERSTOWN – Hagerstown officials and planning consultants have launched a sweeping update to the city’s 10-year Downtown Plan, aiming to chart the next...

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Public Alert: The Family Cow raw milk and cheese halted statewide, 2nd alert this week

CHAMBERSBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to immediately discard The Family Cow brand raw milk and raw-milk cheddar cheese, sold from...

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Franklin Commissioners to meet Wednesday evening

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in what appears to be a fairly routine meeting. The...

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State warns against raw milk from Byers Organic Dairy

MERCERSBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers not to drink raw milk from Byers Organic Dairy after routine testing confirmed...

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Franklin commissioners approve grant to support victims of domestic violence

CHAMBERSBURG – In a unanimous decision this week, Franklin County Commissioners approved the renewal of a STOP grant application aimed at continuing critical...

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