6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (444+ words) LocalNews1 Local history: Looking back on Franklin County’s labor force Labor Day may not be one of the most celebrated holidays. There are no traditions of handing out presents or dressing up in costume. For most retail businesses it is just…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (777+ words) A judge has dismissed two felony counts against former Gettysburg Mayor Chad Alan Carr after finding they were filed beyond the applicable statute of limitations, while several other sex-crime charges remain pending. Chad Alan Carr, 48, of Hanover, still faces felony…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (154+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. — Investments totaling more than $49.5 million in 55 projects that will improve community resources and enhance public accessibility across the Commonwealth have been announced by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll. “A diverse transportation network that is both accessible…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago   (674+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County commissioners will consider nearly $1.7 million in leases for three pieces of heavy equipment used by the county’s Solid Waste Department when they meet Tuesday. The proposals include a five-year lease for a new Caterpillar D7 bulldozer at a…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1235+ words) HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are getting ready to share their legislative priorities for the 2027 Maryland General Assembly session. Their list includes annexation reform, body cameras for code enforcement officers, new rules for sober homes, ways to reduce blight and options for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1070+ words) HAGERSTOWN – City officials are moving forward with three proposed annexations that would add over 182 acres within the city limits, including an existing veterinary clinic, a hospice care facility and almost 172 acres of mostly undeveloped industrial land. At the work session…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (231+ words) CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Democratic Committee is planning a peaceful protest in Mont Alto, a fall fundraiser in Mercersburg and volunteer training sessions in Chambersburg, according to recent social media posts from the organization. The committee said it held…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (337+ words) The Franklin County Republican Committee is organizing volunteer training and voter-outreach events as it prepares for the Nov. 3 election. The committee held two August events intended to build support for Republican candidates and recruit volunteers for the fall campaign season....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) WAYNESBORO, Pa. — With scammers constantly finding new ways to deceive and defraud victims, state Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) is inviting area residents to a free workshop designed to help them recognize and avoid scams. Reichard is partnering with Pennsylvania Attorney…...