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Basco was a police dog and great family friend

CHAMBERSBURG – When Basco, the retired German shepherd police dog, died this week, the department lost an esteemed partner but also family friend....

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Commissioners expected to OK $677,000 fire truck

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners are expected to approve an agreement between the county and the Franklin Fire Company for a new $677,000...

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Waynesboro man facing attempted murder charges

WAYNESBORO – A Waynesboro man is facing attempted homicide charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor and pointed a gun at his neighbor’s...

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Hearing set on year-long rehab of historic Conocoheague Creek Bridge

CLEAR SPRING – They don’t build bridges like they used to. And when old historic bridges wear out, it is important to respect...

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2 Franklin County farms among 29 in state preserved from development

Two family farms in Franklin County are among the 3,187 acres on 29 farms in 17 counties in the state that will be...

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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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