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Washington County Supervisors to consider $326.8 million county budget

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Supervisors will consider the $326.8 million budget proposed for next year at their meeting starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday,...

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Railroad crossing work rescheduled in Chambersburg

CHAMBERSBURG – Norfolk Southern Railroad has rescheduled maintenance work on the Orchard Drive railroad crossing near Wayne Avenue. The project, originally set to...

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Franklin County honors probation officer for heroic actions

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County has named Terry Bookhamer its 2024 Community Hero award recipient. Bookhamer, an adult probation officer with the county’s Adult...

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Jackson to seek Chambersburg Ward 2 slot

CHAMBERSBURG – Shannon M. Jackson, a WellSpan software developer and community advocate, is proud to announce his candidacy for Chambersburg Borough Council Ward...

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Greencastle borough council to host town hall plaza project meeting

GREENCASTLE – The Greencastle Borough Council has announced a workshop meeting to discuss the Town Hall Plaza Project, inviting all residents to participate....

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Information sought in Waynesboro shooting

WAYNESBORO – An unidentified person was hospitalized with what police described as a “non-life-threatening” gunshot wound at 3 a.m. Monday, March 17, according...

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Non-toxic smoke test to inspect sewer system

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Department of Water Quality will be conducting a sewer smoke test on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m....

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Camping ordinance debated by Hagerstown City Council, vote set for March 25

HAGERSTOWN – A proposed ordinance restricting public sleeping and camping on city-owned property has sparked debate among Hagerstown City Council members, law enforcement...

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Washington Township to hear fire reports

WAYNESBORO – At this time of several area burn bans, Washington Township Supervisors will hear from several fire departments during their regular meeting...

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Curtis Shoup announces his campaign for Chambersburg Borough Council 3rd Ward

CHAMBERSBURG – Curtis Shoup of Chambersburg said he will be running for borough council person for ward 3. Curtis and his family have...

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