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The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Maryland Winter Safety Awareness Week kicks off

HAGERSTOWN – As winter approaches, the Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management shares information from the National Weather Service encouraging residents to prepare...

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County’s strategic plan for critical infrastructure improvements paying off

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Board of Commissioners set strategic goals when establishing an infrastructure management plan for the county’s inventory of county-owned...

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Township planners consider solar ordinance

WAYNESBORO – The Washington Township Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss two items relating to solar energy at their 1:30 p.m. meeting on...

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Hagerstown considers Airport Business Park extension

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council will discuss a proposal to extend water and wastewater service leading to development of a 16-acre industrial...

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Washington County Commissioners to hold 2 meetings Monday

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will have a busy day Monday, holding their regular 9 a.m. meeting as usual in county offices, followed...

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Police seeking package thieves

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating a theft of packages from the 100 block of West North Street on Dec. 4...

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Tax hikes considered to bridge $2.7 billion budget deficit

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland is grappling with a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, marking the state’s most severe financial challenge in two decades. Analysts...

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Hagerstown officials take oath of office

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown has officially welcomed its newly elected officials for the 2024-2028 term. On Nov. 25, Mayor William McIntire...

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Washington County bus riders give 1,040 pounds of food during ‘Thankful Travels’ drive

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Transit riders donated an impressive 835 canned goods and non-perishible items totaling 1,040 pound during its first-ever “Thankful Travels...

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Routine items ahead for Franklin Commission

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, for what appears to be a routine agenda. A public...

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