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Franklin County Free Press

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Missing Man Last Seen Leaving Meritus Medical Center

Dolph Grolock, 46, was reported missing after he was last seen leaving Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown at approximately 1 p.m. Oct. 30, 2026, according to Missing People in America. Grolock is described as 6 feet tall and weighing 150 pounds. He is originally from New Jersey and is unfamiliar...

Hagerstown, MD · 1d
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Public drunkenness citations issued in Waynesboro

WAYNESBORO, PA — John W. Trueblood, of Waynesboro, has been cited for public drunkenness after an incident that occurred on September 14 at 4:38 p.m. on N. Broad Street. A 17-year-old female has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault after an incident that occurred on September 23 at 1:18 p.m. on E. Main Street.

Waynesboro, PA · 22h
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Smithsburg Council weighs Hagerstown water system proposal

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Smithsburg officials are considering turning the town’s water system over to Hagerstown in a move that could lower water bills and provide millions of dollars in improvements, but questions remain about the town’s outstanding debt and other financial obligations. The proposal prompted a lively...

Smithsburg, MD · 16h
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Hagerstown manufacturing firm gets national recognition for innovative workforce initiatives

Forbes magazine has featured Hopewell Sheet Metal Manufacturing as a model for workforce productivity and retention.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Smithsburg flag football falls to Calvert in state quarterfinals

SMITHSBURG, Md. – For the Smithsburg flag football team, it came down to two simple measurements. On Wednesday, it was the smallest of each that did the Leopards in. “(Flag football is) a game of inches and a game of seconds,” Leopards coach Charles “Sleepy” Burnett said.

Smithsburg, MD · 2d

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Hagerstown Breaks Ground on 355K-SF Plant, Eyes 250 New Jobs by 2030

Construction crews broke ground this fall on a sprawling new manufacturing plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, marking the first phase of what's planned as a 58-acre campus for Jamison Door Company and its parent, BMP Group. The 355,000-square-foot facility is designed to bring new production capacity to the century-old door manufacturer while also giving several of BMP Group's European brands their first U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

The Herald-Mail

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Veterans Day events in Hagerstown, Smithsburg, Sharpsburg and more

(This story was updated to add the Hancock Veterans Day dinner, Boonsboro program at the high school and North Hagerstown High Veterans Day program ; the speaker for the Vietnam War monument service; and where Hagerstown officials are laying wreaths at local war memorials.) A variety of Veterans Day events will be held in Washington County. Many of the events will occur on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, but some will happen the following weekend. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Joint Veterans Council of Washington County ceremony at Marty Snook Park The Joint Veterans Council of Washington County will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial Park, 17901 Halfway Blvd. in Halfway. This is a rain or shine event. The keynote speaker will be retired Army Master Sgt. Omer Eugene Smith, who lives in Florida and is originally from the Mapleville area in Washington County, said Jim "Pint" Kline, president of the Joint Veterans Council. Smith's military service took him to Korea, Germany and military installations around the U.S., including Fort Ritchie, Fort Lewis, Fort Monmouth and Fort Stewart, according to bio info Kline shared. For

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Washington County Completes Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management, Department of Water Quality, has completed an Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) upgrade and expansion of the Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, improving nutrient removal capabilities and increasing capacity to accommodate planned growth. The project increased the...

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Fayetteville Woman Charged with Homicide by Vehicle in Franklin County Fatal Crash

A 60-year-old Fayetteville woman is facing felony homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal traffic crash that occurred earlier this year in Quincy Township. According to court documents filed Friday, November 6, Pennsylvania State Police have charged Sandi L. Miller, of Fayetteville, in connection with...

Fayetteville, PA · 1d

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Amsterdam Road bridge set to reopen after eight years

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The wait is nearly over. The bridge on Amsterdam Road near Shank’s Mill that has been closed since 2018 will reopen soon. “It’s been a long time and took a lot of preparation, but once the grant was obtained we were able to get the project together,” said Washington Township Manager Vernon Ashway. “All the contractors involved have been phenomenal and I’d like to thank Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) for helping us get the grant,” he added.

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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Ritchie Museum expands with new research facility

FORT RITCHIE, Md. — The Ritchie History Museum is expanding its presence at historic Fort Ritchie by adding another facility to their organization. A new research center located right next to the museum is being renovated in preparation for a potential spring opening. The research center will be in...

Fort Ritchie, WA · 2d

The Herald-Mail

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Closures expected along Hagerstown's Potomac, Baltimore streets

As a City of Hagerstown contractor mills and paves around the intersection of South Potomac and Baltimore streets the week of Nov. 9, there could be periodic road and lane closures, City Engineer Jim Bender said. Those closures could start Monday, Nov. 9, and might wrap up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, weather permitting. The roughly $750,000 project shortens the pedestrian crosswalk, across East Baltimore Street, which is on the east side of the intersection, Bender said. The project arose from a study done years ago that looked at potential improvements in the Bester Elementary school zone. The project shortened the length of that crosswalk as well as involved rebuilding sidewalks at all four corners so they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bender said Friday, Nov. 6. A state grant paid for 80% of the project, while the city covered the remaining 20%, Bender said. Starting Monday, Nov. 9, contractor Huntzberry Brothers will begin milling and paving work along Baltimore and Potomac streets in the area of that intersection. That work will periodically close Baltimore Street and cause occasional lane closures on South Potomac Street, Bender said. One lane of Potomac is to remain open to traffic as

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Hagerstown revisits Climb Farm annexation amid Washington County lawsuit

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are taking additional steps to confirm the validity of the proposed Climb Farm annexation after Washington County challenged whether the property owners consented. At a Nov. 3 work session, the Hagerstown City Council reviewed a request to ratify the annexation petition and approve additional...

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Washington County outlines proposed data center regulations, sets 2027 timeline

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County officials have shared proposed rules for data center development. These include minimum distances from homes, noise limits, energy guidelines and environmental protections. The county will review these proposals through a series of Planning Commission meetings until 2027. At a Board of County Commissioners meeting,...

Washington County, MD · 16h

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313-Pound Black Bear Among 89 Harvested During Maryland’s Annual Hunt

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland hunters harvested 89 black bears during the state’s 23rd annual black bear hunt held Oct. 26-31 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. The 2026 harvest was consistent with the 5-year average of 95 bears. The 2026 harvest consisted of 28 male and 61 female...

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Local taps pour on the weekend fun

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a winery across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 5-8. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 5: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6: 4-10 p.m.

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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Pennsylvania State Police Warn Franklin County Residents of Jury Duty Scam Involving Bitcoin Payments

Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg are warning residents about an increase in telephone scams involving criminals impersonating local law enforcement officers and demanding cryptocurrency payments to avoid arrest. In a news release issued Thursday, November 5, state police said they have received a growing number of reports over the past...

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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Frederick County Ousts Sheriff Jenkins After 20 Years Over ICE Fight

Frederick County voters have turned out Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, the Republican who has held the office since 2006, electing Democrat Karl Bickel in Tuesday's election after Bickel had lost to Jenkins three times before. Election-night tallies showed Bickel with 52,257 votes to Jenkins's 41,675, according to results reported that night.

Frederick County, MD · 2d

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ARCO Breaks Ground on 355K-SF Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Maryland

ARCO Design/Build (ARCO) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 355,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility for Jamison Door Company and its parent company, BMP Group, in Hagerstown, Maryland. The project marks the first phase of a planned 58-acre North American manufacturing campus and represents a significant investment in the region’s manufacturing...

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

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Buchanan Trail Quilters wrap veterans in gratitude

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Members of Buchanan Trail Quilters “wrapped” veterans and government services employees in love, gratitude, comfort and support at a ceremony Nov. 4 in Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waynesboro. “Today, we pause to honor those whose service has shaped our nation – those who wore...

Waynesboro, PA · 16h