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Franklin/Adams municipal government briefs for March

As part of LocalNews1.org’s commitment to help readers stay informed about local government and how elected officials manage the resources entrusted to them...

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Washington County Commission to consider ’27 budget and 10-year capital plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Commission will meet for its regular open session on March 31 with an agenda centered on core...

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Franklin County expands farmland preservation efforts

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– Franklin County Commissioners continue to emphasize the importance of protecting farmland from future development and recently approved $368,667 for agricultural conservation efforts. That investment leverages state funds to provide the county’s...

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Washington County gets update on ICE facility, approves rural business expansion

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday received an update on a federal immigration processing facility in Williamsport, supported...

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Hagerstown council approves funding, summer programs, discusses ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN, Md.  – The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council approved a series of infrastructure projects, community programs and funding initiatives during their March...

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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...

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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...

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Washington County Commission to review highway budget, airport fire staffing, school health funding

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular open session on March 24, with an agenda centered on core county operations,...

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Summit Avenue railroad project clears key obstacles in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN — A long-awaited infrastructure project involving the closure and improvement of the Summit Avenue railroad crossing is moving closer after city officials...

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