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Looking Back: Franklin County’s history on April 2nd
Take a look back at Franklin County’s history through news and photos that appeared in local newspapers 25, 50, and 100 years ago on April 2nd.
Looking Back: Franklin County’s history April 1st
Take a look back at Franklin County’s history through news and photos that appeared in local newspapers 25, 50, and 100 years ago on April 1st.
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Changing the way we work in a Coronavirus world
With the Coronavirus pandemic has come a need for companies to rethink the way they are doing business.The health and well-being of employees and partners have become their highest priority.
Deed transfers for March 23-27
Here are the deed transfers recorded in the Franklin County Register and Recorder’s office for the last week of March. Deeds are public records.
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Stop panic buying and hoarding, Wolf pleads
The state's food supply can outlast the restrictions on public life caused by the pandemic, officials said.
COVID-19 numbers up, locally and statewide
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Franklin, Cumberland and Adams Counties. Statewide, there are now officially 5,805 confirmed cases, up 962 from yesterday.
Jake Biss, John Castello Earn 2020 NABC All-District Honors
SU junior guard Jake Biss and senior forward John Castello were named Monday afternoon to the 2020 National Association of Basketball Coaches Division...
Ariel Jones Named to 2020 D2CCA Women’s Basketball
It is Jones’ second postseason All-America award for 2020, accompanying honorable mention to the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association (WBCA) All-America Team that announced Monday morning.
Franklin County’s message to its citizens
Franklin County Emergency services Director Jacob Crider wants county residents to have a list o critical numbers to call if they don’t Hve an emergency but just ant information or help in non-emergency situations.
Pennsylvania Governor Reconsidering Liquor Store Closures
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Sunday night he’s reconsidering his order to shutter liquor stores as part of the state’s coronavirus mitigation effort.
Wilson Adds NCEA Equestrian for Fall 2020
The addition of the NCEA Equestrian team for hunt seat competition is a significant and positive development for Wilson’s program
Pennsylvania school districts want to suspend cyber charter school enrollment
By Christen Smith | The Center Square
Pennsylvania school districts want public education officials to suspend cyber charter school enrollment...
Pets of the Week: Meet Poptart and Wayne
In accordance with Gov. Wolf’s mandate, the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is limiting visits by the public to those seriously interested in adoption.
Pets of the Week: Cadbury, Wintry and Polar Bear
CVAS encourages anyone interested in bringing a four-legged friend into their home to check out the wonderful animals available for adoptions at the shelter.
Microsoft Will No Longer Support Windows 7
After 10 years of Windows 7 support, Microsoft has decided no further security updates will be issued.
NSA & Microsoft Recommend Updating Windows 10
The U.S. National Security Agency released a Cybersecurity Advisory urging users of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system to patch a potentially serious vulnerability.
Congressional Response to the coronavirus pandemic crisis
Sen. Pat Toomey represents Pennsylvania in the US Senate. He talks about details of the recently-passed federal CARES Act and talks about its hoped-for effect on the American economy in a time of extreme crisis.
Library is refuge, even online during pandemic
the Franklin County Library System has long had a vibrant online presence and a substantial eBook and downloadable audiobook collection.
Montreal Pan Seared T-Bone Steak
Too cold to cook outside? Stay inside and make a juicy, perfectly-seared T-bone at home. A hot pan and a few ingredients are all you need for this impressive dinner.
Three Amigos Bread Bowl Chili
Man cannot live on bread alone, so why not spice it up with a bit of chili. The Three Amigos Bread Bowl Chili is hot, spicy and the flavor will explode in your mouth.
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Deed transfers for March 23-27
Here are the deed transfers recorded in the Franklin County Register and Recorder’s office for the last week of March. Deeds are public records.
Barry L. Eckert 1966~2020
Barry had a great appetite for life and food. As we remember Barry in the days and months ahead, participate in an activity that would honor his memory.
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