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Local woman among those dead in Las Vegas mass shooting
Berkeley County native Denise Burditus is reportedly one of those who died during the incident on Sunday night. → Read More
Maryland law to bring more heroin, opioid classes to schools
Starting next school year, students in Maryland will learn more about the dangers of heroin and opioids, starting as young as in third-grade. "Especially with the ones that are college age now, they never got the benefit at an early-age program to warn them about it to teach them about it, like we are trying to do now at the elementary schools," said Delegate Brett Wilson, (R) Washington County.… → Read More
Maryland laws go into effect July 1
Maryland is now the first state to reimburse Planned Parenthood clinics if congress cuts its funding. → Read More
Salary increase for new hires of police department
This new agreement also covered longevity payments. The contract goes into affect starting this past Monday for any new hires. → Read More
Officer honored for success in aggressive driving enforcement project
In Pennsylvania, Washington Township Officer Stephen Shannon was honored for his role in a statewide aggressive driving enforcement project. Officer Shannon received the recognition from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Out of 206 municipal police departments, Washington Township is the only department from Franklin or Fulton Counties in the Aggressive Driving Enforcement and… → Read More
Museum preserves fashion history
The exhibit runs until December with a small fee and is open Monday through Thursday on the Shippensburg University campus. → Read More
Medical marijuana license awarded in Franklin County
Twelve grower and processor licenses were awarded on Tuesday throughout the state. Ross confirmed the Franklin County facility would be at 1086 Wayne Avenue. → Read More
Students learn about medical fields at MedCamp
From checking a pulse, performing a mock surgery and feeling an electric shock, students from Maryland and Pennsylvania will get a chance to experience it all at Penn State Mont Alto's MedCamp. "I look forward to getting really hands-on not just reading about it," said Marielena Acevedo, tenth-grader. "I want to learn hands-on." On Monday, students stayed on the Mont Alto Campus and focused on… → Read More
Township officer to work with drug task force
The Washington Township Police department is now collaborating with the Franklin County Drug Task Force. → Read More
Township manger to retire after 40 years
After 40 years on the job, the first township manager of Washington Township is retiring. → Read More
Residents tour Habitat for Humanity home
The house, located on South Second Street, is one of two being built in the borough. It will provide a new home to a local family of six. → Read More
Pet Rescue regroups after devastating fire
Not only did the electrical fire destroy the buildings, but the Owner George Statler, who ran into the fire to save the dogs, was badly burned. → Read More
Manitowoc displays cranes marking transition
Three cranes in front of its facility represent the latest announcement from the company to consolidate its U.S. manufacturing footprint by relocating crawler crane manufacturing to the Shady Grove location. → Read More
Local Chipotle restaurants affected by security breach
In a statement, the company said the breach occurred from March 24 to April 18. → Read More
Ben Jealous to run for Maryland Governor
The Maryland Governor’s race will be in November 2018. Jealous will challenge Governor Larry Hogan as he seeks re-election. → Read More
Maryland SHA deploys work zone speed cameras on MD/WV state line
Starting Tuesday, the Maryland State Highway Administration deployed Safezone vehicles with speed cameras on the north and southbound lanes due to the major construction to widen the interstate. → Read More
Gov. Hogan signs bill that reduces tuition for some students at HCC
Governor Larry Hogan signed the bill into law that would give residents in border states an out of state fee that is lower than required tuition. → Read More
Gov. Wolf signs Real ID Act
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has officially signed the Real ID Act, which will allow residents an optional Real ID compliant driver's license or state ID. → Read More
Man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly leaving dead dogs on side of road
Animal Control officers found that Bledsoe left two pit bull terriers inside of a storage unit with no water, climate control or proper ventilation on May 19. → Read More
Gov. Hogan signs legislation to combat heroin and opioid epidemic
The bills were created through a House opioid work group and signed with little opposition from the House or Senate. → Read More