The motorcyclist was airlifted to York Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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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 22nd.
While it’s still a little early for all the flavors of summer, the market’s vendors will have the fresh products of Spring.
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 21st.
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 20th.
Parents of medically-fragile children face so many challenges throughout their lives, and 18-month-old Leena Stull’s parents fear for the future.
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 19th.
The program provides a learning opportunity for students in grades K – 12 at no charge to families, including Transportation, breakfast, and lunch.
Chambersburg’s Council voted 6-4 Monday night to formally reprimand First Ward Councilman Allen Coffman for his reply to a local resident’s email last month.
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 18th.
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 17th.
A local dermatologist advocating for a non-discrimination ordinance in the borough has accused a council member of discrimination.
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 16th.
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 15th.
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 14th.
Franklin County’s second “on-the-square” display of unity to commemorate Juneteenth takes place June 19 in downtown Chambersburg.
She and husband Bob moved here decades ago but Maryann Fisher calls Chambersburg home. Their daughter Bridget was just three…
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 13th.
Do you have a high school student with college bound jitters? Register for “College Prep Knowledge,” a free series brought to you by PSUMA.
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 12th.
Pennsylvania State Police report several crashes that caused injuries from minor to serious in Franklin County so far this month.
The exploratory committee is charged with researching amendment(s) to local law to codify non-discrimination local ordinances.
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 11th.
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 10th.
A St. Thomas woman charged with assaulting two Pennsylvania State Police troopers last week is in Franklin County Jail this weekend.
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 9th.
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 8th.
A three-vehicle fatal crash Wednesday afternoon on Olde Scotland Road has claimed the life of a 51-year-old Shippensburg man.
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 7th.
Firefighters/EMTs Matthew Birgfeld and Neil Stover completed an intense 9 week fire academy at the Harrisburg Area Community Colleg
CASD’S board approved a proposed $160 million preliminary budget Tuesday with a property tax rate equaling last year’s 118.9296 mills.
Mercersburg’s Rachel Hissong is one of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s top graduates, completing her studies with a perfect 4.0 grade point average
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 6th.
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 5th.
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 4th.
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 3rd.
After more than a year of limited access, the building that represents the borough’s “face” is accessible once again.
Chambersburg Police Department obtained arrest warrants for several people last week. One local man turned himself in after learning about his warrant.
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 1st.
Eight local non-profit agencies serving Franklin County residents received :mini” grants from Franklin County Commissioners this month. The funding comes…