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Hagerstown considering mixed-use plans for key undeveloped acreage

HAGERSTOWN – A major proposal to transform one of the city’s largest undeveloped parcels -approximately 112 acres – into a mixed-use development is...

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Burn ban extended in Washington County

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announces that after further consideration, the countywide burn ban will remain in effect. Initially...

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Mayoral candidate Royer shares vision for his community leadership

WAYNESBORO – Dade Royer built the framework for his Waynesboro mayoral candidacy on his recent leadership roles. Those qualifications, honed during his tenure...

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Mastriano’s bill aims to simplify firefighter certification

HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved five measures aimed at supporting fire companies, those becoming firefighters and...

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Hagerstown puts I-81 expansion at top of transportation prioties

HAGERSTOWN – Hagerstown City Council members would like to see Interstate 81 widened, and the mayor, in fact, said it’s long overdue. That...

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Antrim Township to consider solar item on Monday agenda

GREENCASTLE—The Antrim Township Municipal Authority will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. The agenda includes an item entitled “Williamsport Solar, Land...

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Chambersburg police charge man with attempted homicide

CHAMBERSBURG – Julian Rodriguez-Ramos, a 32-year-old man, has been arrested by Chambersburg police in connection with a shooting that occurred on Monday at...

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Franklin County to start 2026 budget review

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will begin to review the 2026 budget process at their meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26. The...

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Virginia man arrested in Franklin County for alleged unlawful contact with minor

CHAMBERSBURG – A 20-year-old Virginia man is in Franklin County Jail after allegedly driving to Pennsylvania to meet with a teen girl. Steven...

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Washington County Supervisors to consider $326.8 million county budget

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Supervisors will consider the $326.8 million budget proposed for next year at their meeting starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday,...

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