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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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Maryland businesses urged to apply for SBA drought-relief loans

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development urges small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought that began...

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Mastriano leads charge with “Jonny’s Law”

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) is spearheading a legislative initiative in response to a tragic event that highlights the need for what he feels...

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Burn ban to take effect

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP— A comprehensive ban on all open burning in Washington Township, Franklin County, will take effect on Monday, March 10. Township officials...

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Training session on tanker emergencies offered in Washington County

HAGERSTOWN – First Call Emergency Response is hosting a training session on tanker size-up, identification, spill containment and emergency product transfer on April...

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Hagerstown hopes to revitalize abandoned properties via new tax sale plan

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown hopes to address the problem of damaged and abandoned properties through an updated Tax Sale Repurposing Program....

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Franklin County 911 dispatcher honored for assisting resident in cardiac arrest

CHAMBERSBURG – Payton Timmons, a Franklin County 911 telecommunicator, has been honored by Franklin County Commissioners and the Emergency Health Services Federation for...

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