Anita L. Birks 1955-2026
Anita was a graduate of Frederick High School and carried with her a lifelong love of the simple joys in life.
Anita was a graduate of Frederick High School and carried with her a lifelong love of the simple joys in life.
Holly was a teacher for West Perry High School and was an advocate for CPARC. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Bobby owned and operated his own garage for many years, which was currently known as Bobby Hamner Truck and Trailer Repair.
U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) recently introduced the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation aimed at helping veterans transition to civilian life
Shalom Christian Academy will hold an open house for future PreK students on May 26. The school offers an all-day PreK program on campus for children ages 4 and 5.
Signature Company in Chambersburg recently hosted Mechatronics students from Franklin County Career and Technology Center at its location. During the visit, Signature Company presented Mr. Stockman and his students with
Janet lived a life deeply rooted in her community and filled with a profound love for animals and the natural world.
The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers for its Home Delivered Meals program through the Waynesboro Senior Activity Center. The program provides hot, nutritious meals to homebound
Gerald graduated from Chambersburg High School and attended Penn State Mont Alto, where he earned a two-year degree in electrical engineering.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding the public to stay alert around railroad crossings and train tracks. PennDOT said trains may be closer and moving faster than they appear.
On 05/11/2026, CPD responded to a local business in the 400 block of Grant St for a forgery incident. The business owner, informed CPD that an older black male came
Several consumer products were recalled on May 14, 2026, due to risks involving serious injury, death, burns, falls, choking, battery ingestion, carbon monoxide and other hazards. The recalls include children’s
A Meritus employee was injured by an assailant inside the Meritus hospital facility around 8:20 p.m. Thursday, according to Meritus Health. The hospital was initially placed on lockdown. The assailant
Photo and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company Franklin Fire Company congratulated Clara Lopez-Esteban for receiving a scholarship from the Career Magnet PTSA to continue her nursing career. The fire

Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, and Pennsylvania voters are being encouraged to make a plan before casting their ballots. Voters can check their registration status at vote.pa.gov/status. They can

The No. 1 seed Shippensburg University softball team opened the NCAA Atlantic Regional with an 8-0, five-inning win over No. 8 seed Claflin on Thursday at Robb Field. Shippensburg improved
For Keith and Cathy Wadel, the purpose behind raising high-quality beef extends beyond their calling to farming. The Wadel’s work is rooted in family and legacy, purpose, and a passion that
Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your local weather update for Chambersburg, PA, to help you plan your day and week ahead: Franklin County will see a pleasant start to the
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