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Washington County Receives $2.08 Million Rural Legacy Grant for Land Preservation

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 13, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the State of Maryland has awarded Washington County $2,088,793.74 through the Fiscal Year 2027 Rural Legacy Program, marking the largest grant allocation awarded to any Rural Legacy Area in the State this year. The award was announced Wednesday, October 29, 2026, and will support the continued permanent preservation of valuable agricultural, environmental, and historic lands throughout Washington County.

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Truist to close four branches in Hagerstown, Frederick areas

Truist Bank will close four branches in the Hagerstown and Frederick County, Maryland, areas in February 2027. The decision was based on a review of branch usage and client preferences. Customer accounts will not be affected, and clients can use other branches, online banking, or the mobile app. Truist is...

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

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We Ranked Maryland’s 10 Best Burger Spots and the Final Cut Might Surprise You

One Maryland burger comes out of a gas station general store with a half-pound beef patty and a pile of familiar toppings. The setting is about as modest as it gets, yet the sandwich has earned recognition well beyond the neighborhood. Other contenders take burgers in much stranger directions. One...

Maryland · 5h

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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RSVP now for Thanksgiving dinner at Franklin County restaurants

Relax and kick back this Thanksgiving with a restaurant-prepared meal. Here's where to get one in Franklin County. The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's , 7325 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, will host a Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Leiters' Fine Catering will serve turkey, ham and all the trimmings, plus desserts and drinks. The price for everything, plus gratuity, is $45.95 for adults and $22 for ages 5-10. Payment required at reservation; seating limited; call 717-830-6337 or go to tinyurl.com/GibblesThanksgiving. The Orchards The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, will host a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. There will be a carving station featuring prime rib and honey and clove glazed ham, three entrees including roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, plus a variety of sides and desserts. The cost is $41 for adults and $20 for ages 4-12. To make a reservation, call 717-264-4711. Cracker Barrel Get a Thanksgiving meal at Cracker Barrel , dine-in or to-go. Orders for "Heat & Serve" Thanksgiving meals for 4-6 ($124.99) or 8-10 ($194.99) people can be made for pickup between Nov. 21-29. The meals come cold

Franklin County, PA · 3d

DC News Now

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Western Maryland artisans ready to showcase their crafts on fall tour

Next week starts the 45th annual network studio tour through the countryside, a great way to help Santa choose some creative gifts to place under the tree.

Washington County, MD · 1d

Country Herald

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Maryland Thanksgiving Travel: Baltimore, MD Whiteout Dangers

Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for unexpected whiteouts, slippery highways and rapidly changing visibility across Maryland.

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Franklin County Free Press

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Washington County Health Department Hiring Program Coordinator

The Washington County Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Coordinator Special Programs position through Wednesday, Nov. 18. The position involves managing programs and initiatives, preparing grant proposals, monitoring budgets and supervising staff. Program areas include chronic disease prevention and control, bicycle safety and nutrition education. Applicants must have...

Washington County, MD · 2d

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Truist to Shutter Four Branches in Hagerstown, Frederick Areas Next February

Truist is closing four bank branches across Washington and Frederick counties early next year, with two locations shutting down in the Hagerstown area and two more in Frederick County. The closures are set for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027, giving customers a few months' notice before the doors lock for good.

Hagerstown, MD · 14h

Maryland Matters

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Blue wave meets blue line in Frederick, as sheriff’s race just one of Democrats’ wins

After losing three times to Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, Democratic challenger Karl Bickel swamped the veteran sheriff at the polls this year -- the clearest evidence that the blue wave that swept the county last week also washed over Frederick County.

Frederick County, MD · 17h

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Cacapon Mountain Wildfire Burns 275 Acres as Second Fire Breaks Out Nearby

Firefighters are continuing efforts to contain a major wildfire at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County, West Virginia, as emergency officials. report a second fire burning nearby. According to a Thursday evening, November 12, update from the West Virginia Division of Forestry, the Kessel Fire. had burned approximately 275...

Morgan County, WV · 12h

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Two Mountains, One Long Night: Tri-State Crews Battle Fires in Morgan County, W.Va., and Frederick County, Va.

Two separate mountain fires broke out Monday, Nov. 9, in neighboring states, pulling firefighters from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia up steep, leaf-covered slopes and keeping crews on the fire lines through the night. One fire burned along the western slope of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County, W.Va., just...

Morgan County, WV · 3d

Franklin County Free Press

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PennDOT Preps to Open New Route 997 Roundabouts near Waynesboro in Washington Township, Franklin County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that on Wednesday, November 18, the contractor plans to open the new roundabouts on Route 997 (Anthony Highway) in their final configuration near Waynesboro Borough in Washington Township, Franklin County. Weather permitting, the contractor will work on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November...

Franklin County, PA · 5h

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Vote not scheduled yet on controversial Hagerstown annexation

Hagerstown officials will not vote this month on a proposed annexation that could lead to a potential data center, officials said Tuesday, Nov. 10. Hagerstown Mayor Bill McIntire, after a work session at which city officials discussed the proposed Burkholder-McDade annexation, told The Herald-Mail a vote won't be scheduled on the matter until the City Council is "completely comfortable with everything." City Administrator Scott Nicewarner added that more information needs to be shared with the public before that vote. City officials, during the work session, talked with planning staff about the proposed annexation as well as the potential need to update zoning and land management code regarding data centers. An Oct. 27 city public hearing about the proposed annexation of 172 acres, north of U.S. 40 and Logistics Boulevard and west of McDade Road, drew many commenters opposed to the annexation due to the potential for a data center. Moshe Rubin, chief financial officer for Diversified Capital, has said that while there is no end user identified for the site, a data center is under serious consideration for the site. Concerns commenters raised during the hearing about a potential data center include the impact on electric rates, water use, potential

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Washington County Transit Launches “Thankful Travels – Can the Fare!” Holiday Food Drive

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 13, 2026) – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Washington County Transit Department (WCT) will host its annual holiday food drive, “Thankful Travels – Can the Fare!,” from November 16 through November 21, 2026. The campaign encourages passengers to support local families experiencing food insecurity by donating canned goods and other nonperishable food items in exchange for complimentary transportation.

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Midstate county records state’s highest voter turnout

(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]

Cumberland County, PA · 1d

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This Under-The-Radar Maryland Eatery Feels Like A Scene Straight Out Of A Fairytale

Somewhere between the mountains and the Maryland state line, there’s a restaurant that feels like it was conjured out of a dream. The Carriage House Inn Restaurant in Emmitsburg, Maryland is that restaurant, and visiting it for the first time is the kind of experience that makes you question every dining decision you’ve made up until this point.

Emmitsburg, MD · 3d

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Franklin County commissioners met today where they discussed hunger and homelessness

The Franklin County Commissioners met this morning since tomorrow is Veterans Day and the offices will be closed. The discussion focused on hunger and homelessness, including recognition of a local nonprofit that has helped provide food to area seniors. Among the presentations will be recognition by the county’s Aging Department...

Franklin County, PA · 4d

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Greencastle Heritage Christmas plans tree lighting, parade and family activities

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — A tree lighting ceremony, Christmas parade, downtown celebrations and holiday shopping events will highlight the 36th annual Greencastle-Antrim Heritage Christmas in November and December. The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce’s schedule includes a Nov. 20 tree lighting, the Nov. 21 Greencastle Christmas Parade and Heritage Christmas in...

Greencastle, PA · 2d

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Retirees In This Maryland 55+ Community Gather At A Lodge Where The Gym And Pool Turn Neighbors Into Friends

Some friendships start at a lap lane. Others begin beside a treadmill, with two people comparing step counts and discovering they live three doors apart. In one active adult neighborhood near Frederick, Maryland, a single clubhouse has become the place where that kind of thing happens almost daily. It holds a gym built to win awards, a swimming pool that rarely fills up with kids, walking paths, a kitchen, and room for retirement parties and family events.

Frederick, MD · 5d

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Morgan County Clerk Reflects on 25 years with the County and a 41 percent mid-term voter turnout

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (November 13, 2026) — This year as Morgan County Clerk Kimberly Nickles reflected on the recent general election, she was also looking back at it as her last election at the helm of the county clerk’s office. “Everything went fabulous,” said Nickles on Friday’s Panhandle...

Morgan County, WV · 1d