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Washington County Sheriff’s Office Begins Month-Long Traffic Initiative

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Strategic Enforcement Unit is conducting a month-long traffic enforcement initiative at intersections with high crash rates.

Deputies will increase enforcement and high-visibility patrols at:

  • Halfway Boulevard and Massey Boulevard
  • Halfway Boulevard and Virginia Avenue
  • Pennsylvania Avenue and Longmeadow Road
  • Dual Highway and Mount Aetna Road

Enforcement will focus on speeding, distracted driving, aggressive driving, traffic signal violations and other unsafe driving behaviors linked to crashes.

Motorists should expect an increased law enforcement presence at these locations throughout the initiative. The sheriff’s office is asking drivers to remain alert, avoid using their phones, wear seat belts and follow traffic laws.

Photo credits to Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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