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

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Mercersburg gets $2 million loan for water improvements

A $2 million loan to improve the Mercersburg drinking water system has been approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. The $2 million...

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‘Faces of Farming’ and poverty initiative to be unveiled before Washington Commissioners

HAGERSTOWN – A presentation on farming, the $168 million annual “backbone” of the Washington County economy, and a $189,500 grant proposal to address...

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No lead found in county-owned water lines

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Water Quality has announced the completion of the Lead Service Line Inventory for all county-operated water...

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Washington County launches explorer’s challenge contest

HAGERSTOWN – Economic development in Washington County focuses on enhancing the business climate, fostering job retention and growth, expanding the tax base and improving...

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Absentee and mail-in ballots available for PA voters

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvania voters have two options to receive and vote a ballot prior to Pennsylvania’s Presidential Election on Nov. 5. Voters may...

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Applefest street closures Oct. 19

CHAMBERSBURG – On Saturday, Oct. 19, Philadelphia Avenue will be closed to traffic at Commerce Street south to Chambers Street, due to a...

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Franklin County Commissioners’ meeting change

CHAMBERSBURG – This week’s Franklin County Commissioners’ public board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington Township Municipal Office....

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PennDOT roadwork for Oct. 14 to 18

Upper Strasburg Road, Letterkenny Township, pipe replacement Jack and Social Island roads, St. Thomas and Guilford townships, skin patching Neelyton and Spring Run...

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County approves transition of Hancock Rescue Squad employees

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services has announced the approval of the transition of the Hancock Rescue Squad EMS staff...

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Linden Hall Farm named Farm of the Year in Washington County

HAGERSTOWN – Linden Hall Farm, a family farm since 1875, has been named Farm of the Year by the Washington County Department of Business and...

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