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 January 8th.
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A hybrid live-streaming system will let local residents both view and interact with Chambersburg’s Borough Council members during meetings.
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 January 7th.
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 January 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 January 5th.
Former Franklin County Commissioner G. Warren Elliott remembers Gov. Dick Thornburgh for his sincerity and ability to listen to others….
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 January 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 January 3rd.
The SHaRe program started the new year with plans to make its third delivery Wednesday. Local residents “buy” a featured…
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 January 2nd.
A man was killed in a ATV crash Thursday night in Fannett Township. The fatal accident was one of several investigated during the holiday week.
A Chambersburg man already wanted in a July shooting is now accused of injuring someone in another shooting on New…
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 January 1st.
The winter storm with its sloppy, at times freezing mix of precipitation begins at around 10 a.m. New Year’s Day and continue until 1 a.m. Saturday.
2020 is a year we’ll never forget. We’ve faced challenges we never expected; overcome odds stacked against us, learned things…
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 December 31st.
Vincent Marfia was arraigned before Adams County Magisterial District Judge Mark Beauchat, on felony sexual child abuse charges.
Franklin Fire Company was called to the crash scene at 7:45 a.m. to assist with the extrication of the driver, who was reported to be trapped inside the vehicle.
The LFC Youth program is a nine-month leadership training course for sophomore high school students to develop leadership skills.
Liam Chase Warner was last seen at about 7:30 p.m. outside his Second Street home in Orrtanna. He was reported missing about 2 1/2 hours later.
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 December 30th.
AARP Tax Aides are back! The service will switch from walk-ins to appointments to protect the public and the program volunteers this year.
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 December 29th.
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 December 28th.
A two-vehicle head-on crash was caused by a Chambersburg woman driving under the influence of alcohol on Christmas Day, according…
If Waynesboro Theatre 2020 was a movie, it could have had a title of “Rocky Road.” Like everyone and nearly…
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 December 27th.
The public might be able to assist police in an investigation into an attempted break-in at a downtown location early this morning.
here we are, over a year after the games release. Reviewing a game that everyone else has already played because I’ve got scruples.
Lawrence Jackson, Chambersburg, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:48 p.m. crash by the Franklin County Coroners office.
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 December 26th.
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 December 25th.
Firefighters and area police officers had a particularly busy during Christmas, between crashes, minor fires and criminal investigations.
Millions of dollars in financial aid for businesses impacted by pandemic restrictions will sit untouched in state coffers as the…
The Challenge asks students to develop an innovative and implementable solution that helps address Pennsylvania’s transportation revenue shortfall.
She was a happy person, kind and thoughtful of others and loved Christmas. Most of all she will be remembered as being an amazing mother, who dearly loved her children.
Franklin County celebrated a graduation ceremony this month that brought to 17 the number of graduates from the Good Wolf…
The grant reimburses certain costs incurred as a result of the Borough’s COVID-19 response efforts, including CFD’s Continuity of Operations Plan
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 December 24th.
For all those children wondering how Santa Claus will manage his visit to their house tonight, some government agencies have good news