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Smoke testing of sanitary sewer system scheduled

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will conduct a smoke test on the sanitary sewer system servicing the Paramount Pumping...

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Did you get a Waynesboro traffic ticket?

WAYNESBORO – If you’ve received a Waynesboro traffic tickets, police officers remind you there are three ways to pay: — In Person: Pay...

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Carroll Valley mayor bans outdoor fires

CARROLL VALLEY – Mayor Ronald Harris has declared a state of emergency and enacted a temporary ban on all forms of outdoor burning...

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Hagerstown lauds community response after unpredicted powerful storm

HAGERSTOWN – Less than three days after powerful winds downed trees, littered streets and left thousands in the dark, Hagerstown is nearly fully...

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Washington County’s 911 system inundated in storm with cleanup continuing

HAGERSTOWN – The night of April 19 inundated Washington County’s 911 Emergency Communications Center with a record-breaking 1,518 emergency calls over six hours as a...

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Washington County welcomes Leatherman as new commissioner

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Randal A. Leatherman to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Wayne K....

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Washington County supports storm cleanup efforts

In response to the recent storm, Washington County Government will provide dumpsters at select locations for county residents only to dispose of storm-related...

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Rep. Chad Reichard offers support to laid-off Corelle workers.

WAYNESBORO- In light of Corelle Brands announcing it is closing, laying off 323 workers, Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) said his office is prepared...

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Hagerstown eyes 5.5 cent property tax rate hike, expense cuts to close budget gap

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown expects to close an unprecedented $16.4 million budget deficit heading into the 2026 fiscal year, but not...

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Franklin Commissioners to meet April 23

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the county Administration Building, Room 824. The building is...

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