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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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Washington County Supervisors to meet in Hagerstown at 8 a.m., then Funkstown at 6 p.m.

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Supervisors will have a busy Tuesday. They will meet at 8 a.m. at 100 W. Washington St., Hagerstown, then...

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Greencastle enacts burn ban amid persistent drought conditions

GREENCASTLE – The Borough of Greencastle, has issued a proclamation declaring a limited state of emergency due to extremely dry conditions and lack...

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Franklin County to host Child Abuse Prevention Conference

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Children & Youth Services and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County will host a conference April 4 in...

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RR crossing work planned in Guilford Township

A Norfolk Southern Railway Co. crossing on Route 914 (Swamp Fox Road) in Guilford Township, Franklin County, will undergo work later this month,...

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Police investigating Chambersburg shooting

A shooting incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Chambersburg, near the intersection of W Catherine Street and Linden Avenue, around 4:30 p.m. According...

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