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New Hagerstown homelessness ordinance draws strong emotions on both sides

HAGERSTOWN – A newly adopted ordinance, set to take effect on Aug. 8, that prohibits sleeping or camping on public property has sparked...

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Officials hope George Washington sculpture will spur donations

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County was the first-ever U.S. county named after George Washington in 1776, when the country’s future remained uncertain and the...

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Franklin County Commissioners heading To path valley for August evening meeting 

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s Aug. 21 public meeting will be held at the Fannett-Metal Elementary...

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Franklin commissioners set meeting

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday for what appears to be a routine meeting. The meeting will be...

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Waynesboro man charged in May hit and run

WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro Police have charged a man who allegedly fled the scene after he was accused of striking a pedestrian with his...

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Washington County Transit scores $2.8 million grant for new facility

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Transit has been awarded a $2.8 million federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant, funded by the U.S....

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Waynesboro council approves zoning changes, okays cell tower

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Borough Council held a public hearing and approved several changes to the land development code, while also tackling several...

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Good Wolf Treatment Court to celebrate 42nd, 43rd, 44th graduates

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Good Wolf Treatment Court will celebrate the program’s 42nd, 43rd and 44th graduates during a special ceremony on...

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Franklin County Jail tackles wireless issues with technology upgrade

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners approved a motion Tuesday to move forward with a wireless network assessment at the county jail in response...

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Hagerstown sets course for community investment with block grant, other funds

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown is preparing to launch a new round of community development efforts backed by nearly $1.2 million in...

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