Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Pennsylvanians in the market for rental properties to be aware of sophisticated scammers placing fake ads and altering existing,
In the halls of Waynesboro Area Middle School, 13-year-old Logan is known as a beacon of joy and kindness. Despite facing numerous challenges that include
I have been what I like to call a television aficionado for many, many decades. I enjoy a good evening spent in front of the old boob tube and have since I was young.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently announced several safety recalls affecting various vehicle models due to different safety issues. The recalls affect
As the country grapples with a massive addiction crisis, a new dangerous drug mix, referred to as “tranq,” is spreading across the United States. The
A bear attack resulted in non-life threatening injuries to two children Monday in Wright Township, Luzerne County, according to Pennsylvania’s Game Commission.
Braddock resident Domonique Taylor has pleaded guilty to felony drug trafficking, gun possession, and money laundering charges, according to an announcement made by Attorney General
Criminal charges were filed this week against six Franklin County individuals in connection with a poaching spree that spanned six months. This past fall and
On Monday, May 22, 2023, at around 5:35 p.m., a car crash occurred in Montgomery Township involving Sheena Hockenberry, a 39-year-old resident of Greencastle, and
One of the most iconic landmarks in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is the Memorial Fountain, a testament to resilience, remembrance, and the spirit of a community. Nestled
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against Heather Pressdee, a registered nurse from western Pennsylvania, who stands accused of administering unnecessary medication resulting in
A Waynesboro man, identified as Timothy Honeywell, has been charged by the Franklin County police for allegedly firing a shotgun into his neighbors’ home. The
In a relieving turn of events, 16-year-old Emily High, who had been missing for several days, has been located unharmed. Pennsylvania State Police announced that
Thaddeus Stevens’ greatest achievement, the 14th Amendment, is once again in the news.
A coalition of thirty-nine attorneys general is urging Congress to reclassify xylazine as a controlled substance, citing its significant involvement in drug overdoses. While veterinarians
Authorities in Franklin County are intensifying efforts to locate 16-year-old Emily High, who was reported missing on May 16. In a distressing development, new details
State police in Chambersburg responded to a distress call just after 3 p.m. on Saturday, reporting a man experiencing a “mental episode” and possessing a
After an exhaustive investigation spanning nearly seven years, the Department of Justice has announced the conviction of 32-year-old Torey White, a resident of Waynesboro, for
Alix Eugene faces multiple charges after evading State Police at speeds exceeding 140 mph. In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday evening, a 23-year-old
Authorities in Franklin County are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Emily High, a 16-year-old girl who has been reported missing. Emily is described as
A Carlisle man faces multiple criminal charges following a foot chase Thursday morning in Mount Holly Springs, according to police reports.
On this day in 1966, FBI Agent Terry R. Anderson was shot and killed while searching for a kidnapped teen, Peggy Ann. He was shot
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement with a Delaware-based title loan company that engaged in unlawful lending practices, charging borrowers exorbitant
On May 13, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to a report at the Wayne Avenue Goodwill Store and Donation Center regarding a non-active theft investigation.
Richard Freeman Jr., the proprietor of Bronze & Granite, a Greencastle, PA-based company specializing in headstones and tombstones, is now facing formal charges. He is
A man from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, who was accused last year of uploading numerous sexually explicit child pornography films to Dropbox, has been sentenced this month.
The Pennsylvania State Police – Chambersburg Station is currently attempting to locate Evan Michael Small, who was last seen in person at his residence in
On May 9, 2023, at around 6:15 pm, three black males were reported to have entered Chambersburg on S Main St, each operating an unregistered
The Waynesboro Police Department received a report of an armed robbery on 10 May 2023 at 12:30a at the McDonald’s Restaurant situated at 302 East
The Chambersburg Borough Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® Diamond designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe
On April 30th at 12:30 a.m., the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall Unit began investigating an arson incident that resulted in the complete destruction of
The Pennsylvania State Police are on the hunt for two suspects who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases. The pair is accused
Gregory Thornton, a 30-year-old man from Baltimore, was apprehended in Central Pennsylvania by the U.S. Marshals on Wednesday. He is charged with homicide and other
A 41-year-old man has been arrested by the Chambersburg Police Department on charges of strangulation and false imprisonment. According to the police, William Hettenschuller allegedly
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Tuesday that John Burkhart, the former Officer in Charge of the Lancaster County Drug Task Force, has been sentenced
Submitted by Dana Baker Benjamin Franklin organized the first volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania in an effort to provide a critical public service during emergencies.
Union County resident Myrle Miller, 78, was found guilty of first-degree murder for poisoning her husband, John Nichols, in 2018. A Union County jury convicted
In the early 18th century, many settlers from Ireland and Scotland were drawn to the promise of the New World, seeking opportunity and a better
After three years of being missing, two girls were found safe, and their mother, Lashada Lee, was charged with their abduction in Franklin County. The
Pennsylvania has hit a new milestone in gaming revenue as it surpassed $500 million in March, the first time since the state legalized gambling outside
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