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Burn Ban Lifted

GREENCASTLE- The Borough Council of the Borough of Greencastle has voted to lift the Borough’s burn ban restrictions as of today July 13,...

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Legislation to Protect Farmland Introduced

HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) introduced legislation to prohibit large-scale solar project developments on prime Pennsylvania farmland. Senate Bill 798 would prohibit...

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Town Council to meet

CHAMBERSBURG–The Town Council of the Borough of Chambersburg will meet today, Monday, July 10, in the borough office. The agenda is as follows:...

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Waynesboro Man Arrested after Cumberland County Prostitution Detail

Cumberland County – PSP Carlisle Criminal Investigation Unit along with members of the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, CID unit, conducted a sting...

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Proposed Bill Aims for Harsher Penalties on Drug Dealers

HARRISBURG – Drug dealers who sell drugs that lead to the poisoning death of a victim should face harsher penalties. That’s the sentiment...

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Local Artists Celebrate Community Through Courthouse Murals

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County’s court facility improvement project is one step closer to completion with the installation of two county-themed, community-led murals inside...

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Rowe Named Franklin County’s June Employee Of The Month

CHAMBERSBURG– The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the June 2023 Employee of the Month award to Stacy Rowe during the board’s public meeting. Rowe...

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State Senate Approves Fentanyl Testing

HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that could save lives by expanding fentanyl testing in Pennsylvania. “Fentanyl...

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PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be...

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Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Protect Themselves When Venturing Outdoors

NEWVILLE- Local government officials recently discussed the importance protecting against tickborne and other vectorborne Illnesses, while highlighting the opportunities to spend time outdoors...

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