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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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Horst reappointed chair of Franklin County Commission; other officers named

CHAMBERSBURG – Every year the Franklin County Commission holds a reorganization meeting to determine which commissioner sits on which board, approve schedules, salaries...

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Washington County to consider new playground, year-end budget items

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will gather for the last regular session of 2025 on Dec. 16. The final...

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Hagerstown forfeits state tax sale rehab grant, plans to reapply 2026

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are preparing to forfeit a state grant awarded in 2021 for the acquisition and rehabilitation of tax-sale properties, with...

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Hagerstown receives clean audit, assets and net position rise

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown received a clean audit opinion for fiscal year 2025, with auditors reporting no material issues and noting...

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Local Rep. Reichard pushes workers’ comp reform

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Pennsylvania Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) has devoted considerable time recently to House Bill 1998, which he sponsored to reform workers’...

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