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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...

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Downtown Chambersburg offers businesses grants up to $5,000

Downtown Chambersburg businesses and property owners can apply for up to $5,000 in matching grants through a new round of a downtown improvement program. The third round of the Business Improvement Microgrant program is open to current business owners and property owners in Chambersburg's designated Historic District, according to a community announcement. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. administers the program with funding from Main Street Matters, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. The program is intended to expand access to funding for downtown businesses, encourage local investment and support improvements in the downtown area. Previous rounds awarded more than $45,000 The first two rounds distributed more than $45,000 to downtown Chambersburg businesses, according to the announcement. Projects funded through the grants included marketing and promotional activities, structural or interior improvements, and technology and connectivity improvements. “Small businesses are a vital part of what makes downtown Chambersburg unique, and investing in them helps keep our downtown thriving,” Stephen Christian, president and executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. “Through the first two rounds, these microgrants have helped local businesses bring new ideas to life and make improvements that strengthen our downtown. We’re

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Franklin County Free Press

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SHIP U. Volleyball drops PSAC Quarterfinal at Gannon in straight sets

The Shippensburg University volleyball team lost 3-0 to Gannon in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference quarterfinals Wednesday at the Highmark Events Center. The Golden Knights won 25-20, 25-19 and 25-17. Shippensburg fell to 19-11. Gannon improved to 22-5 and advanced to the semifinals. The Golden Knights held a 44-34 advantage...

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Local artists take center stage during Waynesboro Art Studio Tour

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Artists working in painting, pottery, photography, woodworking and other mediums were featured during the Waynesboro Art Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 7, highlighting the local arts community in Franklin County. The event brought together established artists, students and local galleries, with exhibitions and demonstrations featuring a...

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Mont Alto Ambulance Association Introduces New Ambulance

Mont Alto Ambulance Association has introduced Ambulance 5-7, replacing its 2008 Ford E450. The new ambulance is a Dodge Ram 4500 Heavy-Duty 4×4 with a Cummins diesel engine and a Horton patient compartment. The association said the previous ambulance needed replacement. Elite Ambulance Sales of North Carolina assisted with...

Mont Alto, PA · 1d

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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.

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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,...

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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...

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City council weighs annexation of Washington County land for data center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown City Council is exploring annexing 172 acres in Washington County to attract a new business, possibly a data center. Council sees the move as a way to head off a projected $10 million budget deficit. Last month, the head of Maryland’s Tech Council told city hall a data center on the annexed site could close most of that budget gap.

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Wilson College Welcomes Community for Annual Christmas Vespers

Wilson College invites the community to begin the holiday season at its annual Christmas Vespers service on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the historic Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall. The service will be led by the Rev. Andrew Hart, the Nancy Adams Besch ’48 and Elisabeth Hudnut Clarkson ’47 college chaplain, and Dillon Beede, director of choral activities and chair of music.

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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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...

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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...

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