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Franklin County’s history May 25th
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 May 25th.
25 Years Ago
Jeff Carty legacy honored by colleagues
For 35 years, Jeff served the community and advanced the mission of the local health system. A bench bearing his name in front of Waynesboro Hospital now honors his legacy.
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Deed transfers May 3-16
Franklin County’s May 3-16, 2020 Deed Transfers are listed below in the PDF Embedded Document. Use the Previous and Next buttons to...
New leadership class planned
There is still time to sign up for a new leadership class to hone leadership skills and network with other professionals.
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Privacy: Freely given, or not?
Privacy is often freely given up for either fear or convince. For COVID-19 big tech companies are teaming up to help trace who individuals come into contact with.
Super heroes come in all sizes
Super heroes are all around us. They can be found in hospitals, or even on playgrounds and in kindergarten classrooms.
SU recruits volleyball players for fall team
Eight new student-athletes will suit up for the Raider program when preseason camp is scheduled to get underway in the fall.
Pair to join Red Raiders
These players have signed either national letters of intent (NLIs) or institutional letters expressing their desire to play basketball at Shippensburg. They will join a team that features 14 returning players from the 2019-20 season.
Borough solar project a win for residents
With a planned completion date of Summer 2021, the new solar system will provide enough energy to power approximately 2,450 homes each year.
Republicans: End disaster emergency
Democratic and Republican legislators disagree about what options the governor would have if such a resolution reached his desk.
JROTC cadets on a roll
Chambersburg’s JROTC cadets are on a roll.
In what has already been a banner year for the Chambersburg Area...
Wilson’s commencement rescheduled
The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the college’s traditional commencement ceremony this year, so graduates will get a virtual ceremony now and a formal ceremony this fall.
Meet Floyd and Mystique
Pets find themselves homeless for a wide variety of reasons, in need of a new home and a second chance. So if you are looking for a new furry best friend, check out the shelter’s many residents. Any of them would make a great pet and wonderful companion.
Aquatic Center season delayed
Will there be an Aquatic Center season this year?
Summer just wouldn’t be summer for many area residents without...
Privacy: Freely given, or not?
Privacy is often freely given up for either fear or convince. For COVID-19 big tech companies are teaming up to help trace who individuals come into contact with.
Microsoft Will No Longer Support Windows 7
After 10 years of Windows 7 support, Microsoft has decided no further security updates will be issued.
“Don’t Waste a Good Crisis-Invest the Future”
“Don’t waste a good crisis.”
Attributed to Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor and Chief-of-Staff to President Barack Obama, one of the...
Democracy is the loser
Here is what led to the current fight between the Republican-led General Assembly and our Democratic governor as to which businesses can reopen.
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 May 3-16
Franklin County’s May 3-16, 2020 Deed Transfers are listed below in the PDF Embedded Document. Use the Previous and Next buttons to...
Phyllis A. Baldner Obituary 1942~2020
Phyllis A. Baldner, 78, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania passed away May 22, 2020 at the Shook Home.
She was...
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