Local Government
Local Government
Tax hikes considered to bridge $2.7 billion budget deficit
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland is grappling with a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, marking the state’s most severe financial challenge in two decades. Analysts...
Local Government
Hagerstown officials take oath of office
HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown has officially welcomed its newly elected officials for the 2024-2028 term. On Nov. 25, Mayor William McIntire...
Local Government
Washington County bus riders give 1,040 pounds of food during ‘Thankful Travels’ drive
HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Transit riders donated an impressive 835 canned goods and non-perishible items totaling 1,040 pound during its first-ever “Thankful Travels...
Local Government
Routine items ahead for Franklin Commission
CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, for what appears to be a routine agenda. A public...
Local Government
Funding available for Washington County farmers and agricultural businesses
HAGERSTOWN – Applications for grants to expand and improve farming and agricultural business operations are open, but the deadline is 4 p.m. Friday,...
Local Government
Dade Royer announces bid for Waynesboro mayor
WAYNESBORO – Dade Royer, a Waynesboro Borough councilman, has announced his bid for mayor. As a councilman, he said represents Republicans, Democrats and...
Local Government
Franklin County Commissioners lift burn ban
CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners announced that the countywide burn ban on all open fires has been lifted, effective immediately. The move comes...
Local Government
Heroic 911 dispatcher aids in successful baby delivery in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN – A Washington County emergency communications specialist, Bethani Mummert, is being hailed by her department for facilitating the successful delivery of a...
