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County honors local farmers during Ag week

During National Agriculture Week, March 15–21, Washington County officials are recognizing the vital role farmers and agricultural professionals play in sustaining the community...

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Washington County Commissioners to consider proposed 2027 budget, 911 fee changes, salary study

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will meet on March 17 for a regular open session to discuss issues...

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Federal judge halts construction at planned ICE detention center in Williamsport

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday halting all construction and renovation work on a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention...

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Franklin County Commissioners celebrate developmental disabilities month 

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.- The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County. In doing so, they are drawing attention...

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Woodland Way Park to close March 22 to prepare for upgrade

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County Parks & Recreation officials announced Tuesday a major upgrade to the playground at Woodland Way Park, with work...

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ICE already posting on job sites to staff migrant site in Maryland as 2 grassroots groups launch opposition campaign

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Job postings for employment with ICE at a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility are already popping up in...

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State agency heads call Trump plan for ICE Williamsport facility ‘deeply flawed’

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The leaders of three Maryland state agencies have condemned as “deeply flawed” the Trump administration’s proposal to convert a large...

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Commissioners honor Red Cross volunteers

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be American Red Cross Month in Franklin County. By doing so, the commissioners are celebrating...

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ICE awards $113 million contract for controversial Hagerstown detention center build-out

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $113 million contract to a Pennsylvania-based company for the build-out and operations...

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Mayor Bill McIntyre highlights progress in state of the city address

HAGERSTOWN – Hagerstown officials highlighted progress in public safety, housing efforts and economic growth during the city’s annual State of the City address....

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