The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.
SMITHSBURG – Smithsburg officials updated the town’s ethics ordinance to comply with state requirements, postponed action on selecting a municipal adviser for future...
GETTYSBURG – Pennsylvania State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) announced that he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2026 but emphasized...
CHAMBERSBURG – With one of the most expansive municipal operations in the state, Chambersburg continues to distinguish itself as a full-service borough following...
CHAMBERSBURG – Every year the Franklin County Commission holds a reorganization meeting to determine which commissioner sits on which board, approve schedules, salaries...
CHAMBERSBURG – Lisa Helm was sworn in as Franklin County treasurer during a ceremony this week celebrating her start in the county role....
HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a resurgence of phone scams in which fraudsters impersonate real deputies to...
HAGERSTOWN – The finalists have been chosen and now the public can vote on what will be the new Washington County “I Voted” Sticker,...
Several Franklin County municipalities have released their Christmas tree collection and recycling schedules for early 2026. Residents are reminded to remove all ornaments,...
HAGERSTOWN – Federal immigration officials are eyeing the Hagerstown area as a potential site for a new detention processing center as part of...
HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Gov. Wes Moore’s announcement...