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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

Gov. Wes Moore, U.S. Rep. McClain Delaney meet with Washington County about ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – With questions constantly lingering about the intended immigration facility in Williamsport, community members are eager to understand what this means...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Candidates complete filing for Washington County offices

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Filing for 2026 primary and general elections has ended in Washington County. Following are the county races ahead of the...

Local Government

Water system concerns, community projects lead Smithsburg council meeting

SMITHSBURG, Md. –  Concerns about aging water infrastructure and how to fund future improvements took center stage at Tuesday night’s Smithsburg’s Mayor and...

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Washington County Commissioners discuss ICE facility, approve 911 fee increase

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County officials on Tuesday provided their first detailed public update on a controversial federal plan to convert a Williamsport...

Local Government

Coffee and conversation with Rep. Reichard

State Rep. Chad Reichard will host his monthly “Hanging with Chad” open forum Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the...

School NewsTop Stories

Tornado threat prompts early school dismissal; Officials urge residents to prepare

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County officials are urging residents to prepare for potentially severe weather Monday as forecasts call for thunderstorms capable of...

Health

Franklin County receives $48,000 donation to benefit area senior centers

CHAMBERSBURG – On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners accepted a $48,000 contribution from PA Health and Wellness to support programming at each of the county’s eight senior activity centers.  The donation will be utilized to update senior center...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Kyle Fleming earns February employee honor

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners presented the February Employee of the Month award to Kyle Fleming during the board’s Feb.  25 public meeting. Fleming has been employed by Franklin County since July...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Franklin County weighs data center regulations; residents raise ICE concerns

CHAMBERSBURG — Franklin County commissioners were presented with a draft ordinance establishing regulations for data centers, while also hearing public criticism of the...

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