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House bill seeks to outlaw AI in policial ads

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) joined House Democrats and Republicans in the unanimous passage of legislation that would outlaw the use...

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Washington County adds 72-acre farm to heritage protection program

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County announced it has secured the permanent preservation of another 72 acres of farmland with an easement settlement on a...

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Commissioners to vote on $133K Jail kitchen equipment upgrade

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County commissioners are to meet at 10 a.m. today and recognize Gayle Schreiber as empoloyee of the month. They also...

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Washington Township PD announces promotion

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Officials with the Washington Township Police Department have announced the promotion of PFC Steven Shannon to the rank of corporal....

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Residents moving back in at The Leland of Laurel Run

WAYNESBORO – Residents of The Leland of Laurel Run are returning to their homes today. They were safely evacuated Tuesday morning, July 1,...

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Local Advisory: Franklin County road work schedule

PennDOT has released the maintenance work schedule for several Franklin County roads during the week of June 30 to July 4. Motorists should...

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Deanna Pelton appointed to deputy fire marshal

HAGERSTOWN – Deanna Pelton has been appointed as deputy state fire marshal for the state of Maryland. The announcement was made by the...

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Franklin County schedules mosquito spraying in Guilford, Greene Townships 

CHAMBERSBURG– Residential and recreational areas in Guilford and Greene townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on July 1.  Areas...

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Franklin County hiring youth opioid education and prevention coordinator

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have adopted a new program aimed at educating school children across the county about the dangers of opioid...

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Chambersburg honors top officers, updates patrol vehicles

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Police Department has recognized two of its own for outstanding service at an annual awards ceremony. Pfc. Victor Dimoff...

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