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Washington County’s use of state program boosts protection of additional acreage

HAGERSTOWN – Under Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program, Washington County will protect a 173.5-acre farm on Shepherdstown Pike in Sharpsburg, which may prompt owners...

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Waynesboro seeks public help in identifying wallet thief

WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro police are seeking the public’s help in finding the man pictured who picked up a wallet dropped unknowingly by an...

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Washington Commissioners set June 10 meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 10. Key issues on the agenda are community health, infrastructure and personnel matters....

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Township to consider solar farm ordinance

WAYNESBORO – Washington Township Supervisors will have a busy meeting Monday. They will meet as the Planning and Zoning Committee at 1:30 p.m.,...

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Hagerstown ponders revised camping rules to fill legal gaps, bring in social services

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council is considering a revised ordinance prohibiting outdoor lodging on public property. This follows concerns from law enforcement...

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Washington County, Halfway Fire boosts transformation of emergency services

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County ushered in a transformative era for emergency medical services with the signing of a milestone agreement to transition volunteers...

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Missing keys? Waynesboro police have them!

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Police Department is holding a set of keys that were turned in. If you can identify any of the...

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Washington Township supervisors to meet Monday

WAYNESBORO – Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, in what appears to be a routine meeting. Supervisors meet...

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Washington County to host hearing on new comprehensive plan

HAGERSTOWN – As the Washington County government updates its comprehensive plan for the second quarter of the century, officials will seek to balance...

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Walk your wheels: Downtown sidewalk riding prohibited

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Police Department has issued a reminder to residents and visitors that riding bicycles or skateboards on sidewalks in the...

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