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Franklin Commission hears complaints about sheriff’s ICE agreement

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners heard criticism at their Wednesday, Feb. 11, meeting from three residents who raised alarms about Sheriff Benjamin Sites’...

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Hagerstown rezoning proposed for Trolley Drive and Evergreen property

HAGERSTOWN – Two proposed zoning map amendments affecting properties along Trolley Drive and at Eastern Boulevard and Lightersburg Pike are moving forward to...

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Wheaton Park interpretive signs to honor Black history, neighborhood legacy

HAGERSTOWN – New interpretive signage celebrating the history of Wheaton Park and the surrounding Jonathan Street neighborhood is expected to be installed next...

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Washington County government offices closed for Presidents’ Day

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day, with several services operating on modified...

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Carrie Gray named Franklin County January Employee of the Month

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners presented the January Employee of the Month award to Carrie Gray during the board’s Feb. 11 public...

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Pat Stefano to host housing attainability hearing at Penn State Fayette

FAYETTE — Pat Stefano will host a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Feb. 18 to examine initiatives aimed at improving housing attainability...

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Washington County Commission hears plea to hike in senior services funding

HAGERSTOWN – After suspending Tuesday’s session due to disruptions following an earlier vote on a resolution supporting the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington...

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Washington Commission backs ICE amids public, congressional leadership protests

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

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Data centers, budget adjustments on Franklin Commission agenda

CHAMBERSBURG – At their meeting this week, Franklin County Commissioners will hear potential regulations on where data centers can be built or operated....

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Washington Commission to weigh $300,000 increase in aging services

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday for its regular open session, with the top agenda item a...

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