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Mastriano’s Right to Bear Arms Act would block restrictive gun policies

HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) re-introduced the Pennsylvania Right to Bear Arms Act to reaffirm the state’s historic stand for freedom and...

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Amsterdam Road bridge repairs underway with new grant funding

WAYNESBORO – Amsterdam Road will soon reopen after Washington Township received grant funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to fix a long-closed bridge,...

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Maryland man faces four charges involving a minor

WAYNESBORO – Dylan M. Moore, 20, of Taneytown, Maryland, has been charged with three counts of unlawful contact with a minor and one...

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Employees support She’s Somebody’s Daughter during monthly fundraiser.

In January, Franklin County employees supported She’s Somebody’s Daughter through the county’s monthly “dress down” fundraiser. Approximately 150 employees from 21 departments raised...

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Franklin County announces plans for tire collection event April 11

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will host a tire collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 at the former Franklin...

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Thomas announces mayoral re-election bid in Greencastle

GREENCASTLE – Ben Thomas Jr. has announced his candidacy for re-election as mayor of Greencastle.  Thomas noted he has spent his entire adult...

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Police warn again of telephone scam

WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro Police are warning the public about another telephone scam, this one involving Walmart and identity theft. Police were contacted by...

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Washington Township to meet Tuesday

WAYNESBORO – Washington ‘Township ‘Supervisors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in what seems to be a fairly routine agenda. There...

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Reichard announces funding for fire, emergency medical services

WAYNESBORO – Several fire companies and emergency medical service providers that assist residents in the 90th Legislative District received nearly $140,000 in funding through...

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Washington County Chamber hosts ‘State of City’

HAGERSTOWN – Hagerstown Mayor Bill McIntire and City Council members will talk about highlights of the past year and what to expect in 2025...

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