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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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DEP Declares Code Red Air Quality

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hasdeclared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania for fine particulate...

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DEP Declares Code Red Air Quality

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hasdeclared a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for all of Pennsylvania for fine particulate...

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Commissioners to meet

CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet today, June 28, beginning at 11 a.m. in the administration building. The agenda is as follows: FRANKLIN COUNTY...

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Senate Approves Bill Requiring Remembrance of 9/11 in Schools

HARRISBURG – With the former New York City policeman captured in an iconic Sept. 11 photograph standing in the balcony, the state Senate...

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