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Waynesboro streets to be swept this week

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Street Department intends to sweep streets in the borough in April and July. The schedule for this week...

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Chamber hosts General Assembly recap

HAGERSTOWN, Md- The Chamber of Washington County will host its annual Post-Legislative Forum on April 29 at the Hagerstown Community College Student Center,...

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Washington County Commissioners to address water, sewer rates, Hancock EMS

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will gather Tuesday, April 28, for its next regular open session. The agenda...

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Activist groups double down on ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – In the midst of the ongoing pushback against the looming ICE detention facility in Williamsport, a new billboard has materialized...

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Smithsburg water, sewer rates expected to be modest

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Preliminary figures from a long-delayed rate study show water and sewer increases for Smithsburg customers will be significantly lower than...

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Evictions up since Covid ban lifted in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County, with a population of about 160,000 residents, has filed 6,611 eviction notices since the Covid ban on evictions...

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Commissioners recognize Earth Day and environmental education in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 25, as Earth Day in Franklin County. Through this proclamation, the commissioners highlight their...

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Soldier’s dream ends in tragedy for Lopez family, mom seeks more answers

BIGLERVILLE, Pa. – Carmen Lopez was visiting with her next-door neighbor at 4 p.m. on March 12, when she heard on television that...

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Hagerstown reviews $13.3M capital budget, prioritizing public safety and infrastructure

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – City officials continued their review of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday, shifting focus to capital spending plans that...

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Washington County Commission candidates

Maryland’s primary elections begin in June, with 16 on the ballot for County Commissioners, the time is now to get to know your...

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