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Reichard invites farmers to breakfast

State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) invites farmers who reside in his district for a Farmers Breakfast to hear from Secretary of Agriculture Russell...

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Franklin included in PennDOT striping program

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that a districtwide line painting project is expected to begin Monday, April 14. This...

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Boonsboro tightens parking, vehicle use on town streets

BOONSBORO – The Town of Boonsboro has a new comprehensive update to its vehicles and traffic code, aimed at regulating parking and enhancing...

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Hagerstown adopts new roadway safety plan

HAGERSTOWN – In response to ongoing concerns over roadway safety, the City of Hagerstown has unveiled a comprehensive Safety Action Plan to eliminate...

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Franklin commissioners to consider opiod addiction grant for jail, Habitat land purchase

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will consider a $300,000 grant from opiod settlement funding to support the Frankfin County jail’s treatment program for...

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High school scores and standings from March 31-April 4

It was a solid week on the baseball and softball diamonds for teams from the Local.News1 coverage area. Perhaps no school had a...

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New Washington County equipment helps EMS better assess pediatric cases

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services has announced a big advancement in pediatric emergency care with the acquisition of two...

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Hagerstown continues to consider camping ban amid backdrop of Maryland homeless bill

HAGERSTOWN – Hagerstown city officials are weighing a controversial anti-camping ordinance, even while a bill to limit what cities can do appears to...

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W.C. honors EMT heroes as ‘Life Savers’

HAGERSTOWN – Last October, Thomas Mellott was working alongside his best friend Alvin Shives in Needmore when a sudden chest pain struck, and...

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Happel’s Meadow trail design to be considered by Washington Township Supervisors

WAYNESBORO – The trail design for Happel’s Meadow will be on the agenda when Washington Township Supervisors meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Supervisors...

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