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Reichard to open satellite office in Mercersburg

WAYNESBORO – To better serve residents of the 90th Legislative District, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) will open a satellite office in Mercersburg on...

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FranklinVotes.org guides Franklin County voters for May 20 primary

As the May 20 primary election approaches, FranklinVotes.org is once again serving as a reliable and non-partisan resource for voters in Franklin County...

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Ex-constable charged with intimidating victims, witnesses, police say

CHAMBERSBURG – Former Franklin County Constable Timothy Heefner is facing additional charges as he awaits trial for more than 700 counts related to...

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Paul Miller’s Law enacts hand-held driving penalties in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania drivers will soon face new restrictions on the use of mobile devices behind the wheel. Paul Miller’s Law, set to take effect...

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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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