Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Local Government

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

1139 Articles
Local Government

Public input sought on data centers

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners invite residents to a public hearing on an amendment to the county’s existing subdivision and land development ordinance that would establish regulations for data center development in...

Local Government

Glover named Franklin County’s March employee of the month

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– Franklin County Commissioners presented the March Employee of the Month award to Donna Glover during the board’s April 1 public meeting. Glover has been employed by Franklin County since July...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Write-in effort under way to get Mastriano on GOP gubernatorial primary ballot

Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity appeared poised to coast through the upcoming primary election for governor without a listed opponent. However, a growing...

Local Government

Hagerstown water rate increase to lower residential bills, raise commercial costs

HAGERSTOWN — City officials are considering a major reexamination of Hagerstown’s water rate structure that would shift costs toward higher-volume users while lowering...

Local Government

County proclaims re-entry week

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 6-10 to be Re-entry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support...

Local Government

Washington County preserves 32-acre Antietam Creek farm

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announced recently that the county has preserved a 32.63-acre farm, adding to...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Washington County approves water, solid waste budgets, holding rates steady for ’27

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 31, received proposed fiscal 2027 budgets for water quality and solid waste operations that...

Local Government

Franklin/Adams municipal government briefs for March

As part of LocalNews1.org’s commitment to help readers stay informed about local government and how elected officials manage the resources entrusted to them...

Local Government

Washington County Commission to consider ’27 budget and 10-year capital plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Commission will meet for its regular open session on March 31 with an agenda centered on core...

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Weather Icon
61°

Weather Forecast

Saturday, May 2
Weather icon
53°F
overcast clouds
Sunday, May 3
Weather icon
56°F
scattered clouds
Monday, May 4
Weather icon
51°F
light rain
Tuesday, May 5
Weather icon
76°F
broken clouds
Wednesday, May 6
Weather icon
65°F
light rain
Please log in to save your location.