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Waynesboro Mayor Richard Starliper dies

WAYNESBORO – A Waynesboro fixture and public servant known to most as “Mayor Dick” died Friday, leaving behind a legacy of small-town values,...

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Hagerstown pushes back on county excise tax hike, cites school capacity gaps

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are voicing concern over proposed Washington County legislation raising excise taxes on new residential construction and shifting responsibility for...

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2 troopers evaluated, released after Chambersburg crash

CHAMBERSBURG – Two Pennsylvania state troopers were sent to WellSpan in Chambersburg after a crash involving their patrol vehicles Monday night, May 12,...

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Sean Scott seeks mayor’s post in Chambersburg

CHAMBERSBURG – John “Sean” Scott III has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chambersburg. With over two decades of leadership in the...

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Franklin commissioners to meet May 14

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, in Room 824 of the County Administration Building, 272 N....

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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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