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Ceremony, drive-thru planned for Martin’s Mill Bridge’s 175th anniversary
The 175th anniversary of an Antrim Township landmark that’s survived against the odds will be celebrated Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27. Martin’s Mill Bridge still spans the east branch of the Conococheague Creek outside of Greencastle, in spite of condemnation, the destructive force of a hurricane and age-related deterioration.
Franklin County Announces Grants for Opioid Remediation Projects
Franklin County Commissioners have announced grants to support projects and initiatives aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. The grants, managed by Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol, are funded through Franklin County’s share of two nationwide settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors. Grant Opportunities. Four grant categories are available to local...
Franklin County Commissioners remind residents how they can help stop the spread of invasive Asian tiger mosquito
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday issued a reminder to residents about how they can protect themselves and others against the invasive and bothersome Asian tiger mosquito. "Asian tiger mosquito populations typically increase around mid-July, peak in mid-September and taper off in October as nighttime...
Franklin County rolls out crisis intervention program for employees
The Franklin County Commissioners have unveiled an initiative to assist employees who are struggling after experiencing a stressful incident on the job or in their personal lives. Franklin County's Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team is an internal confidential support group of trained county staff who offer debriefing services and...
Washington County humane society has full shelter; seeing more pets surrendered
The Humane Society of Washington County is waiving its adoption fee for dogs and cats, encouraging folks who can adopt or foster pets to stop by, and wants to hear from businesses with large properties interested in adopting working cats. The humane society's animal shelter near Hagerstown has been full for nearly six...
Hagerstown marks halfway point in field house construction with 'topping-off' ceremony.
City officials called it a "monumental milestone" in the construction of Hagerstown's new field house, which has been taking shape at the site of the former Municipal Stadium on Memorial Boulevard. They gathered Friday during a "topping off" ceremony to watch the final steel beam being placed in the frame of the new...
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about...
Franklin County Announces 2024 We Salute You Scholarship Recipients
The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs have announced the 2024 We Salute You Scholarship recipients. Five high school graduates will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their post-graduation education. The scholarship supports dependents of area veterans. Eligible applicants are Franklin County high school seniors...
City reminds residents to use new trash carts
As of Monday, July 1, as part of the city of Hagerstown's trash collection agreement with the vendor, Waste Management Inc., it will be necessary for all city refuse customers to use the new green carts/totes previously delivered to properties for collection. As stipulated by Waste Management, as they make the move to automated collection, all trash must be bagged and placed inside the cart/tote with the lid closed. ...
Disciplinary incidents are rising among Washington County students, report shows
Molly Adams said she's "lucky" to teach third grade at Salem Avenue Elementary School. Salem Avenue is of Washington County's nine Title I elementary schools and one of the most impoverished in Washington County. But Adams used to teach in Baltimore City, where she said she had very little behavioral support in the classroom by comparison. ...
Chambersburg Remembers History of 1864 and Celebrates the Spirit of Community
At first glance, Chambersburg seems like an ordinary town with tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and an appealing downtown. Yet, the history of July 30, 1864, makes Chambersburg far from ordinary. Step back 160 years to a hot, July day–July 30, 1864. Confederate General John McCausland rode into Chambersburg. He and...
Construction progress moves Hagerstown youth sports facility closer to completion
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown starts the week with the final construction beam in place for the city’s youth sports complex. The 11,000-square-foot project will feature four hard courts, two turf fields and a fitness center. “It’s going to be incredible,” says former Mayor Emily Keller, now Maryland’s Special Secretary for Opioid Response. […]
Join Us for Customer Appreciation Day on July 26th at Regional Park!
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections is excited to announce our Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Join us at Pavilion 1 in Regional Park, 20025 Mt. Aetna Rd, Hagerstown, MD. Everyone who...
Letters to the editor: Thanks to Rotary Club for Fairplay fire company grant
How Fairplay fire company benefits from Rotary Club grant. The Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12 out of Fairplay in Washington County is pleased to announce that they were 1 of 25 Washington County charitable organizations to receive a grant from the Rotary Club of Hagerstown. The grants were awarded at a luncheon held on June 19 at the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 in Hagerstown. Company 12 was awarded $1,000 from Hagerstown Rotary.
Traffic restrictions for bridge inspection on Interstate 81 in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — PennDOT announced an inspection on the Interstate 81 bridge spanning Conococheague Creek near Chambersburg in Franklin County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The inspection will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, between...
Some Chambersburg water customers receive boil water advisory as emergency leak fixed near Wilson College overnight
17 July 2024- According to Borough officials, some people in Chambersburg might be waking up to a boil water advisory this morning after a water main break in the borough’s northside tonight. Overnight, according to Chambersburg Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill, the borough’s Water Department fixed a water main leak...
Hagerstown Mayor and Council will take a deep dive into code enforcement this afternoon
July 16 – Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a work session today at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers at 1 E. Franklin Street, where there are 11 items on the agenda. The work session will include a discussion about Hagerstown Community Development. Wes Decker, Communications Officer for...
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