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The Herald-Mail

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Nationwide Emergency Alert System test scheduled for Nov. 17

A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System has been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is conducting the test in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission. Around 2:20 p.m. on Nov. 17 normal programming will be interrupted for radio and TV broadcasts, cable systems, satellite radio and television. "At approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on November 17, 2026, radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers nationwide will interrupt normal programming to relay a test message," the release states That message will state, "This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 2:20 to 2:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public." The test will last for about a minute, according to FEMA.gov. After the test, regular programming will resume. The test will include standard EAS tones to support accessibility for people who are hard of hearing or deaf. Broadcasters also may broadcast the message in Spanish as well as English, depending on the station and its audience. Wireless Emergency Alerts go to

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

panhandlenewsnetwork.com

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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
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washco-md.net

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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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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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