It has been my privilege and delight to bring to you the Franklin County Free Press “Looking Back” column over the past few years.
Chambersburg businesses will see a hike in their storm sewer pollution control fee, starting with their January bill, and it could be substantial.
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 Dec 31st.
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 Dec 30th.
Black ice coupled with driving too fast for road conditions is blamed for a crash in which a Waynesboro woman was seriously injured Tuesday morning.
T’was two days before Christmas and all through a house the residents were preparing for the big day and a last minute delivery.
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 Dec 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 Dec 28th.
A Greencastle man is in custody in West Virginia today, accused of murdering the mother of his child in Hagerstown MD on Christmas Day.
“The Crucifixion of Christ” is the subject of this week’s Bible study by Pastor Mike Sanders. Pastor Mike will be reading in John Chapter 19.
Today’s snow and sleet has prompted the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to lower speed limits on some area roads.
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 Dec 27th.
A Honda motorcycle driven by Tyshawn T. Watkins, 24, collided with a Jeep Wrangler driven by Robert M. Fleagle, 51, Newport.
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 Dec 26th.
An armed robbery took place in a parking lot at a local motel parking lot early Wednesday morning, Chambersburg Police Department reported.
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 Dec 25th.
F&M Trust donations totalling will help three area Salvation Army Corps to carry out their mission in South Central Pennsylvania.
Take care of your furry family members, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is reminding pet owners. That includes outdoor pets.
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 Dec 24th.
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 Dec 23rd.
An Adams County man who shot and killed an intruder during a home invasion early Wednesday morning is in stable condition in an area hospital.
All drivers license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will close Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
On Dec. 17, the Chambersburg Police Department announced its new traffic safety strategy that it says will address citizen complaints, increase traffic safety, and reduce accidents and personal safety. The strategy combines previously collected traffic citation data, incoming citizen complaints and onsite verification of the reported traffic problems.
As of Dec. 20, the Borough of Chambersburg Police Department is officially operating entirely out of its new location at 1540 Orchard Drive. The Second Street location is closed, and all personnel have been relocated to the Orchard Drive location.
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 Dec 22nd.
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 Dec 21st.
“Looking for Christmas” is the subject of this week’s Bible study by Pastor Mike Sanders. Pastor Mike will be reading in Matthew Chapter 2. Many
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 Dec 20th.
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 Dec 19th.
The performance of The Nutcracker was on point Saturday, with fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and excellent choreography.
CVAS encourages anyone interested in bringing a four-legged friend into their home to check out the wonderful animals available for adoption.
Waynesboro’s Borough Council has decided to end its first due fire service to Washington Township following an impasse in contract negotiations.
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 Dec 18th.
The CASHS Glee Club will take the stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. for their annual winter concert, which has been a tradition for students, alumni and community members for nearly 80 years. The concert provides an evening of traditional and contemporary arrangements of holiday classics performed by the school’s 11th and 12th grade students.
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 Dec 17th.
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Hagerstown man Wednesday in Antrim Township. Two others were injured in the same crash, one seriously.
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 Dec 16th.
Raiders established a double-digit halftime lead in defeating the Golden Eagles 67-48 in a PSAC)mandated crossover at Waldo Tippin Gymnasium.
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 Dec 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 Dec 14th.
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