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Maryland agency halts sewer expansion for planned ICE detention center in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. – Maryland’s top environmental regulator on Monday ordered Washington County to freeze any expansion of its sewer system to accommodate a...

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Franklin County area agency on aging, Chambersburg senior center relocating

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Beginning June 1, the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and Chambersburg Senior Activity Center will have a new home in...

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Washington County Commissioners review 2027 budget draft, receive ICE facility update

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners reviewed a balanced $355.75 million general fund budget draft for fiscal year 2027...

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Franklin slated to receive $184,475 crisis training grant

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners are expected to approve a state grant award to enhance crisis intervention for those handling critical issues....

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Sewer smoke test planned Wednesday

HAGERSTOWN, Md – Washington County Department of Water Quality will be conducting a sewer smoke test on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 a.m. in the Westfields subdivision,...

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Reichard hosts ‘Hanging with Chad’

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) will meet with residents during the next “Hanging with Chad” open forum at the Greater Waynesboro...

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W.C. Commission to take up proposed ’27 budget, transit funds, youth programs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next regular open session on April 14, focusing heavily on...

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Hagerstown groups plans Tuesday protest over riot gear purchase

HAGERSTOWN, Pa. – Washington County Commissioners will walk into their meeting Tuesday, April 14, through a stark visual memorial: chalk body outlines for every...

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Traffic shift begins Monday for Route 997 roundabout work

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Route 997 traffic will shift beginning Monday, April 13, as crews begin work to build two roundabouts near Waynesboro,...

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Coalition to protect Franklin County seeks to oppose high-voltage power line project

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Morre than 150 concerned Franklin County residents gathered at the New Franklin Ruritan Community Center last week for a “Community...

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