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Washington County, Halfway Fire boosts transformation of emergency services

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County ushered in a transformative era for emergency medical services with the signing of a milestone agreement to transition volunteers...

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Missing keys? Waynesboro police have them!

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Police Department is holding a set of keys that were turned in. If you can identify any of the...

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Washington Township supervisors to meet Monday

WAYNESBORO – Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, in what appears to be a routine meeting. Supervisors meet...

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Washington County to host hearing on new comprehensive plan

HAGERSTOWN – As the Washington County government updates its comprehensive plan for the second quarter of the century, officials will seek to balance...

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Walk your wheels: Downtown sidewalk riding prohibited

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Police Department has issued a reminder to residents and visitors that riding bicycles or skateboards on sidewalks in the...

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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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