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Drivers reminded of June 5 date for stricter phone-while-driving use

HARRISBURG – June 5 is the effective date for “Paul Miller’s Law,” which makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while...

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Hagerstown adopts $223 million budget though higher valuation will hike tax bills

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council approved a $222.9 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26 during its regular session on May 27....

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Waynesboro swears in Royer as mayor, Blake as 1st ward councilman

WAYNESBORO – During a special meeting of the Borough Council on May 27, Waynesboro officials appointed two men to leadership positions in the...

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Cannabis zoning controls set in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown has taken formal steps to regulate the location of cannabis-related businesses. At its May 27 regular session,...

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Hagerstown split halts outdoor camping ordinance

HAGERSTOWN – A proposal to make it illegal to sleep or lodge outdoors on public property in Hagerstown has failed, at least for...

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Franklin supervisors to award K-12 opioid awareness project

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County commissioners are to consider a $186,000 agreement between the county and Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County to...

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Hagerstown confronts realities of city-run utilities

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council tackled tough questions about the city’s enterprise funds, which are for services expected to pay for themselves...

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Quincy Township election results

QUINCY TOWNSHIP – Voter turnout on May 20 for the following roles in Quincy government favored the Republican party, with plenty of landslide...

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Maryland comptroller schedules webinars on 2025 tax law updates

ANNAPOLIS – The Office of the Maryland Comptroller will host a series of free webinars at the end of May to help businesses,...

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Waynesboro honors Mayor Starliper with solemn funeral procession

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro community bid a solemn farewell on Thursday, May 22, to Mayor Richard “Dick” Starliper, honoring the life and legacy...

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