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2012 in Review: Columnist Tim Rowland looks back
The year 2012 begins in splendid fashion in Washington County, as thousands of people line up to sign a petition that would make this our Best Year Ever. The only caveat is that this proposition would have to be approved by Maryland voters, although...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage, Immigration, Gays and Lesbians, Engelbert Humperdinck
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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: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Property, Economy, Business and Finance, FedEx Corporation, Hopewell (Hopewell, Virginia)
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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, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), U.S. Navy
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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: World War II (1939-1945), Vandalism, Police Arrests, Industrial Production, Crime, Law and Justice
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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: Abusive Behavior, Child Abuse, Crime, Law and Justice, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Career and Workplace
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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: Maryland General Assembly, Career and Workplace
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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: Teaching and Learning, Crime, Law and Justice, Health and Safety at School, Separation of Church and State, Rick Snyder
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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: Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits
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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: Richard L. Alloway, II, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Executive Branch, Politics
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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: John D. Rockefeller IV, Fiscal Cliff, Democratic Party, Family, Politics
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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: Holidays, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Career and Workplace, Religious Festivals, Unemployment Benefits
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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: Annapolis, Employees, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Steve Martin, Local Government
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