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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 · 2d

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Weather Update for Franklin County 11/13/2026

Chambersburg and Franklin County can expect a cool, mostly cloudy Friday, November 13, with a chance of morning rain or snow showers. Sunshine and warmer afternoons return next week. Today, Friday: Highs in the mid-40s, with a 50% chance of morning precipitation. North winds of 10–15 mph could gust to...

Franklin County, PA · 5h

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County Commissioners Side with Hagerstown on Dual Highway Plan, Citing Parking, Transit and E-Bike Concerns

The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 on Tuesday to send a letter to the Maryland State Highway Administration supporting the City of Hagerstown’s preferred design for a state pedestrian safety project on US 40. The vote puts the city and the county on the same side as the state decides whether to add bike lanes through downtown.

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

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Vehicle fire causes closure on I-81 in Franklin County: dispatch

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A portion of I-81 in Franklin County has been shut down due to a reported vehicle fire. Dispatch said they received a report of the fire around 10:30 p.m. on I-81 southbound in Antrim Township. Officials said the lanes near exit 5 is currently...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in Franklin County in 2026

Churches and organizations in Franklin County are offering free Thanksgiving meals. Meal options are available in Chambersburg and Greencastle on various dates leading up to Thanksgiving. Some locations offer dine-in, carry-out, and delivery services for their free meals. Several organizations are also providing free turkeys and groceries for those who...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Washington County Commission OKs $2.3 million in jail renovations; backs Hagerstown road plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.3 million renovation contract for the county detention center Tuesday and endorsed a state highway proposal that would preserve downtown Hagerstown parking while accommodating bicyclists. Commissioners also delayed a $1.27 million software contract over concerns about rising costs,...

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Dakota Hall honored for work helping Franklin County families

Dakota Hall, an aging care manager who oversees a caregiver support program that has more than doubled in size, has been named Franklin County’s October Employee of the Month. Hall has worked for Franklin County since March 2023 and serves with the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, according to a community announcement. The Franklin County Commissioners presented Hall with the award during their Nov. 4 public meeting. The county’s Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee selects Employee of the Month recipients. The committee received 10 nominations for the October award, including four for Hall. Nominations highlight Hall's dependability Coworkers cited Hall’s reliability, knowledge and ability to manage the growing Caregiver Support Program among the reasons for her recognition. “One of the qualities that makes Dakota stand out is her dependability,” one nomination said according to the announcement. “She can be counted on to show up, work hard and follow through with her commitments.” The nomination noted that Hall is the only employee who runs the Caregiver Support Program, handling intakes and making sure paperwork is submitted on time and families receive the support and services they need. The program served 37 consumers when Hall began and now serves nearly

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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 · 1d

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School bus violations increase statewide; Franklin County provider receives safety funding

Pennsylvania authorities documented 196 drivers illegally passing stopped school buses during a single day of enforcement in October, an increase from the previous year, according to results released by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The violations were recorded during Operation Safe Stop, an annual statewide initiative involving law enforcement agencies...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza

State road-closure records posted Nov. 11 list planned lane or shoulder closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and the I-895 northbound toll plaza. None gives an end time, and three do not say why. Drivers should check Maryland's CHART 511 service for current conditions. The post Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza appeared first on TANTV .

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Maryland Man Misses $1 Million NASCAR Prize but Still Walks Away a Big Winner

A Frederick man’s second-chance lottery entry turned into a luxury racing weekend, a nationally televised...

Frederick, MD · 3d

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Hagerstown American Legion Post salutes those who served in Veterans Day ceremony

In western Maryland, a wreath-laying ceremony at the American Legion hall here today.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Food is Crowning Touch to the Wedding Celebration

Although it’s still popular to offer guests a choice between chicken, beef or fish, a decision made when they RSVP the invitation, today’s brides and grooms are also embracing some twists to menu planning, ranging from signature cocktails or mocktails to late-night snack stations when the dancing winds down.

Frederick, MD · 2d

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Franklin County Recognizes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed November 15–21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, encouraging residents to learn about the causes of hunger and homelessness and ways to support those affected. According to the county, more than 19,000 residents were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as...

Franklin County, PA · 1d

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 3h

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Chamber to host discussion on Loudoun County’s data center experience

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will host its next Eggs and Issues program on Wednesday, December 2, featuring a discussion about the growth of the data center industry and lessons learned in Loudoun County, Virginia. The program, titled “Data Centers: The Loudoun County Experience,” will feature Joe Kroboth, deputy...

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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New Library Vans on the Road in York County

York County Libraries (YCL) received two LSA grants totaling $202,979 to replace library delivery vans that travel 5,200 miles a month delivering requested books and materials across York and Adams Counties. The efforts of the York County Economic Alliance, PA Representative Kate Klunk, and PA Representative Carol Hill-Evans secured a 2024 LSA Statewide award and a 2025 LSA Category 4 award through the Department of Community and Economic Development for the purchase of three vans to support library service across York County.

York County, PA · 2d

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Santa to Make Special Airplane Arrival at Hagerstown Aviation Museum on Black Friday

Santa Claus is trading his sleigh for an airplane this Thanksgiving weekend as he makes a special holiday arrival at the Hagerstown Aviation Museum on Friday, November 27, 2026. Even Santa knows the A-10 Warthog is a little too much airplane for his holiday travels! While he won’t be arriving...

Hagerstown, MD · 1d