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Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 8.  Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: Sollenberger Road, Johnson Road, Leedy Drive, Holly Lane, Hamilton

Buttonwood Nature Center is offering a new series of five outdoor nature programs for preschoolers. Designed for pre-K children ages 2.5 to 5, the Wee Wonders programs will run on

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating 16-year-old Dominic Jeremiah Hanna. Hanna was last seen around 10:20 p.m. Sept. 2 in the area of Woodside

On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners accepted a $48,000 contribution from PA Health and Wellness to support each of the county’s eight senior activity centers. With that donation, PA Health and Wellness has now donated $96,000 to Franklin County’s senior

Photos and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company Franklin Fire Company and several other emergency crews responded to a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 north of the Wayne Avenue exit

The 2026 Bash in the Valley will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Path Valley Picnic Grounds, 19898 Hammond Road in Spring Run. The event will benefit Franklin Fire

All Franklin County government offices, including the county’s eight senior centers, will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The closure was announced by the Franklin County

Franklin County is accepting applications for 911 telecommunicator trainees with the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services. The position has a starting rate of $20.49 per hour. Benefits include medical,

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County will benefit from a Family Fun Day and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Franklin County residents can expect a hot and humid Friday before cooler, drier weather arrives for the weekend. Today Friday will begin with sunshine before clouds increase across the Chambersburg

The Chambersburg Cares Coalition will participate in Good Neighbor Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Mike Waters Park in

 At its recent Family Day celebration, The Seeing Eye honored four long-time puppy raisers with induction to the “The Seeing Eye 21 Club”, a special honor for volunteers who have

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County has broken ground on a new home in the county. The groundbreaking marks the start of construction, which will include framing, roofing, drywall installation

The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the August Employee of the Month award to Brannon Salzetti during the board’s Sept. 2 public meeting. Salzetti has been employed by Franklin County since July 2025 and serves as a probation officer in the county’s

Franklin County employees raised $625 for The Christmas Projects through the county’s August “dress down” fundraiser. A total of 124 employees from 22 county departments participated in the monthly effort.

Franklin County can expect hot and humid conditions Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon and evening. Cooler and drier weather will arrive for the Labor Day weekend.

With the gates set to open in less than two weeks, Uprise Festival, one of the premier Christian music festivals in the nation, is counting down to its 2026 return

The Franklin County Republican Committee will have a booth during the 91st Annual Quincy Ox Roast over Labor Day weekend. The booth will provide voter registration opportunities, election information, information

LIU12 Franklin County Literacy Council (FCLC) is heading back to school in their 8th annual PuzzleMania fundraiser for adult education. The puzzling competition, with a seasonal Back-to-School theme, will return

The Borough issues permits for special events throughout the town. If you would like to seek a permit for a special event, please contact Irene Sosa at 717-251-2465 or isosa@chambersburgpa.gov. Click Here

State Rep. Chad Reichard, R-Franklin, announced plans to introduce legislation that would allow police officers to make on-scene arrests in certain indecent exposure cases when they have probable cause. The

The Fall Faerie Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greene Township Park, 996 Elevator St., Chambersburg. Admission and parking are free. The

The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will offer WWII warbird rides at the “Wings and Wheels” show hosted by the Hagerstown Aviation Museum in Hagerstown, MD on

Franklin County residents should be prepared for hot weather and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms over the next two days. Today – Wednesday, September 2 Partly sunny skies

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scams involving callers or text messages demanding money. The Sheriff’s Office said it will never call or text someone demanding money

The Heroes Car Show was held at the Letterkenny Chapel in Greene Township, bringing together community members and a variety of vehicles. The event honored police officers, firefighters, emergency medical

Beth Wilber, Advancement Manager for Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, has been recognized by BNI Central PA as the first person in the region to reach Diamond Passport Club