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Maryland Public Service Commission's investigation into Potomac Edison to begin Monday
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comA public utility law judge on Monday is expected to set the procedural schedule for the Maryland Public Service Commission’s investigation into complaints that Potomac Edison overbilled some Western Maryland electric customers by failing to read...Tags: Frederick County (Maryland), Judges, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Government, William Donald Schaefer
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Herald-Mail receives 20 awards from Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association
The Herald-Mail on Friday received 20 awards, including one Best In Show distinction, from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association. The newspaper’s awards included six first-place and 14 second-place honors in its division. The Herald-Mail...
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WVU Extension offers food business classes in W.Va.'s Eastern Panhandle
Business and food safety experts from across the state will teach two one-day workshops to help entrepreneurs learn food business best practices. Topics include everything from product and process approval, required certifications and food business...Tags: Food Industry, Government, Politics, State Parks
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Ordinance for proposed sewer rate increase being read Thursday
matthewu@herald-mail.comA proposed rate increase in Martinsburg’s sewer rates due to a major wastewater treatment plant upgrade would push the average monthly bill more than $24 higher in July 2015. An ordinance providing for the sewer rate increase is scheduled to be...Tags: Environmental Issues, Water, Water Supply, Government, Herb Snyder
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Billing complaints prompt Maryland Public Service Commission to launch investigation of PE
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comThe Maryland Public Service Commission in Baltimore is launching an investigation into complaints that Potomac Edison overbilled some Western Maryland electricity customers by failing to read their meters as often as required. The agency opened a case...Tags: Frederick County (Maryland), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Government, William Donald Schaefer, FirstEnergy Corp.
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Bill would allow rate payers on utility boards
The House Government Organization Committee passed a bill to require at least one rate-paying residential customer be part of a public utility board’s membership, according to an audio webcast streamed live Tuesday on the West Virginia Legislature&...Tags: Government, West Virginia Legislature, Herb Snyder, Politics
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Md. House passes medical marijuana measure
Associated PressAfter years of debate, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 108-28 on Monday for a measure that would put the state on a path toward developing a medical marijuana program in the next few years. The measure, which now goes to the Senate, would create...Tags: Career and Workplace, Health Treatments, Government, Executive Branch, Medical Research
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Medical marijuana bill advances in Md. House
A measure to allow medical marijuana in Maryland moved forward in the House of Delegates on Saturday. The House gave the bill preliminary approval with little discussion, though it still needs a final vote in the chamber. The legislation would create a...Tags: Politics, Health, Medical Marijuana Therapy, Career and Workplace, Health Treatments
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Chambersburg ambulance fleet expanding, thanks to donations
waynesboro@herald-mail.comDonations, including a $240,000 pledge from Chambersburg Hospital, are allowing the Chambersburg Emergency Services Department to expand its fleet of ambulances. The borough will be buying a third ambulance, with plans that two of those ambulances will...Tags: Government, Disasters and Accidents, Politics
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Judge rules that solid waste treatment company should operate in Berkeley County
matthewu@herald-mail.comA company that wants to produce solid refuse fuel from household garbage in Berkeley County should be allowed to do so, a West Virginia Public Service Commission administrative law judge has ruled. The recommended decision filed Monday grants a...Tags: Waste Management and Pollution Control, Environmental Issues, Judges, Waste, Local Government
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Mercersburg mayor and police chief discuss law enforcement challenges
waynesboro@herald-mail.comThese are challenging times for the Mercersburg Police Department. Residents and businesspeople have filled meeting rooms to air grievances about commercial truck inspections, officers’ community involvement and accusations of police tailing...Tags: Judges, Government, Vehicles, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Justice System
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Berkeley County water rate increase sought
matthewu@herald-mail.comThe Berkeley County Public Service Water District says it needs to increase customers’ rates by 19.5 percent to stay financially afloat and refinance debt. The water district’s petition filed Monday with the state regulatory agency...Tags: Finance, Government, Marketing, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Economy, Business and Finance
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