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FedEx Ground, NEMF to expand Washington County operations
arnoldp@herald-mail.comTwo large transportation companies are expanding their Washington County operations, giving the local economy new signs of strength after years of recession. FedEx Ground is going to begin building a major addition to its package distribution center near...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Finance, Property, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Judge Richard Walsh hangs up his robes Jan. 3
waynesboro@herald-mail.comFranklin County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas Judge Richard J. Walsh experienced a milestone in his life Dec. 20 and 21. Walsh presided over his last criminal trial before retirement. “I’m astounded how many (criminal trials) I’ve done...Tags: The Pennsylvania State University, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Career and Workplace, Criminals, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia)
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Drugs, metal thefts plague Washington County in 2012
Editor’s note: As we usher out 2012 and welcome 2013, The Herald-Mail has prepared a package of year-end stories that provide short recaps of some of the top stories of the year past. These stories will be published each day through New Year’s...
Tags: Court Preliminary, Prisons, Wildlife, Justice System, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia)
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Fines for underage drinking to increase in Pa.
New Pennsylvania laws that take effect in the coming days toughen penalties for underage drinking, mandate training for school workers on how to recognize and report child abuse, and require more humane methods of putting down animals. Others increase...Tags: Child Abuse, Career and Workplace, Abusive Behavior, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Crime, Law and Justice
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Washington Co. Commissioners approve wish list for upcoming General Assembly session
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a list of items they want the county’s delegation to pursue in the Maryland General Assembly session early next year. The commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the list that was...Tags: Career and Workplace, Maryland General Assembly
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Texas town allows teachers to carry concealed guns
The Associated PressIn this tiny Texas town, children and their parents don’t give much thought to safety at the community’s lone school — mostly because some of the teachers are carrying concealed weapons. In remote Harrold, the nearest sheriff’s...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Washington, DC, Shootings, Career and Workplace, Injuries and Wounds
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New Year's holiday closings
The following agencies will be closed to observe the New Year’s holiday Washington County Government offices: County government offices will be closed on New Year’s Eve (Monday, Dec. 31) and New Year’s Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1). Transit:...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Career and Workplace, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania)
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Pa. legislators from Franklin County to give raises to local charities
waynesboro@herald-mail.comPennsylvania’s legislators, judges and top executive-branch officials will be receiving automatic salary raises of 2.2 percent, but some said they are not counting on that money for their take-home pay. Gov. Tom Corbett will be eligible for a...Tags: Consumers, Social Issues, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Career and Workplace, Charity
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Sen. Jay Rockefeller: Solution to fiscal crisis is compromise
There is no question that our country is at the crossroads of some profoundly important budget decisions — with far-reaching and long-lasting impacts on our economy, our families and our fiscal standing as a nation. The made-up term “fiscal...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Fiscal Cliff, Unemployment Benefits, Career and Workplace, Democratic Party
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Local government holiday closings
Washington County Government offices: In observance of Christmas, county government will be closed today and Tuesday. County government offices also will be closed on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1....Tags: Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits, Religious Festivals, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Holidays
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Opinions differ on pay hikes for Washington County employees
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comWith an appointed commission recommending pay raises for some county positions, area residents offered their opinions Thursday. “Given the current climate, more taxpayer money for employees is probably not the best idea,” said Will Kenyon,...Tags: Steve Martin, Annapolis, Career and Workplace, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Local Government
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Wal-Mart, Disney clothes found in Bangladesh fire
The garment factory in Bangladesh where 112 people were killed in a fire had been turning out clothes for Wal-Mart, Disney, Sears and other major retailers — some of whom say they thought they had stopped doing business with the place. The...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Career and Workplace, Health and Safety at Work, Groceries, Pixar Animation
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