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Franklin County police launch seat belt crackdown

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Franklin County police departments will join law enforcement agencies nationwide from May 12 through June 1 to promote seat belt...

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Reichard plans bill to boost small police departments

FRANKLIN COUNTY – State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) plans to introduce legislation to increase state funding to small police departments. “Small police departments...

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‘Hanging with Chad’ set for May 16

WAYNESBORO – The next Hanging with Chad is Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce,...

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Hagerstown considers sidewalk vending machine rules

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council is considering new regulations for vending machines on public sidewalks due to concerns regarding pedestrian safety and...

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Hagerstown council still grapples with outdoor lodging ban, sets 6-month trial

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council plans to introduce a revised ordinance on May 27 prohibiting outdoor lodging in public spaces. The measure...

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Hagerstown rail crossing faces closure for safety reasons

HAGERSTOWN – City leaders are again considering closing the Summit Avenue railroad crossing, nearly 10 years after CSX Transportation first requested the change...

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Washington Township police receive accreditation

WAYNESBORO – The Washington Township Police Department has received the official Certification of Accreditation from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. This achievement...

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Canine cop: Washington County police dog has nose for justice!

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Master Deputy Sheriff Mario Angelini may drive the patrol car, but there’s no question – the leader of the...

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Franklin commissioners to consider increases in bridge funds

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County commisioners will consider increases of $86,714 for two federally-funded bridge projects. Both are for the firm of Herbert, Rowland...

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Absentee voting available in PA

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvania voters have two options to receive and vote a ballot prior to Pennsylvania’s Municipal Primary on May 20. Voters may...

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