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Frederick Transit expands bus service around county
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Getting around Frederick County is about to get a little faster as the Transit Services of Frederick County are increasing services along the 51 connector route starting July 1. “We’re modifying our Route 51 Connector to better serve our riders and people using our service from 9:15 a.m. to […]
Fort Detrick celebrates 249 years of the US Army
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — The U.S. Army was born 249 years ago, and to celebrate the many years of service, many service men and women gathered at Fort Detrick. According to Lanessa Hill, the day is not just for those in the army. “We try and bring in community members here and basically […]
Two-month detour of Route 97 beginning south of Littlestown
A major two-month detour is beginning in Adams County on Thursday, PennDOT said in a press release. Weather permitting, beginning on Thursday, June 13, 2024, Baltimore Pike, also known as Route 97, south of Littlestown, will be detoured while crews replace a box culvert and retaining wall in Germany Township, Adams County.
Mainstreet Waynesboro gets Pennsylvania grant for facade improvements
Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced nearly $7 million through the Keystone Communities Program to support 49 community improvement projects in 25 counties, including Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger officially announced the grant awards during a stop in Bedford County in late...
2024 Fun Fest doubles in size
Thousands of children, parents, and other visitors packed the Gettysburg rec park for the 7th annual Adams County Library Funfest this afternoon. It was a warm and humid, but not blistering hot, day, and although clouds moved in, the rain held off. The event aims to promote community engagement, raise...
Young proposes airport overlay zoning district in county modeled after city code
In an effort to stave off development that could interfere with operations at Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick County Council President Brad Young is drafting legislation modeled after the city’s airport overlay zoning district. During a joint meeting of the council and the city’s Board of Aldermen on Wednesday, Young...
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1990
The six members of the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame who were inducted in the hall's fifth class in 1990:. According to the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame: “Dave Cianelli was the first football player from Washington County to receive All-American recognition on the collegiate level and to be drafted by a team in the National Football League.
Brook Lane to become part of Meritus Health on July 1
Meritus Health and Brook Lane Health Services have decided there's strength in numbers, especially in addressing one of Washington County's top health concerns. So beginning July 1, Brook Lane, which has been in operation for 75 years, will formally become part of Meritus Health. ...
Washington County Board of Education Budget Adjustments
The Washington County Board of Education has amended its general fund budget to $348 million after facing an $8.6 million funding shortfall from expected county and state sources. The initial proposal was $356.7 million. The board has made several adjustments, including cutting nearly $3.7 million from the potential raises pool, allowing for a minimum 3% pay raise for employees. Other adjustments included forgoing a $4.8 million contribution to the Other Post-Employment Benefits fund, which in previous years saw up to $6 million allocated annually.
Land Conservancy of Adams County Announces Easement Donation in Freedom Township
The Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) has announced a conservation easement donated by Hugh and Nell Matthews on 37.7 acres of their property in Freedom Township southwest of Gettysburg. According to LCAC, a conservation easement is a voluntary land protection agreement between a private landowner and a land trust...
County closes Marty Snook Pool closes for repairs; to reopen soon
Marty Snook Pool in Halfway was temporarily closed Wednesday after a crack appeared in the pool floor over the weekend, according to Washington County spokeswoman Danielle Weaver. The county's Department of Parks and Recreation hoped to have repairs completed within 48 to 72 hours, according to a news release from the county. Weaver told The...
Rezoning – Be informed, get involved
The Gettysburg Comprehensive Rezoning effort is needed. Piecemeal adjustments over the years have left the zoning ordinance contradicting itself, or including parts that don’t work as written. New uses have arrived in our world, and by Pennsylvania law, we need to decide where they can fit into our community. A small task force has been working privately for a year with borough staff and a consultant. There was an opportunity last fall to get a glimpse at the proposed map changes, but without much text available. Some corrections were made as a result of questions posed at the meeting.
Support Defend the Guard Legislation in Pennsylvania
My name is Neil Belliveau, and I am the Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Adams County. I am writing to advocate for the Defend the Guard legislation, a crucial initiative to ensure our National Guard members are deployed into combat zones only with a formal declaration of war by Congress, as mandated by the Constitution.
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