While ChambersFest may look different this year, it will still bear witness to a community standing together once again
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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 June 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 June 21st.
Zion, located on South Main Street, is one of three Chambersburg churches sharing a unique history when it comes to paying the rent.
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 June 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 June 19th.
The Juneteenth Love Demonstration will be the first planned, coordinated display of unity in the county following the resurgence of BLM protests.
Waynesboro police investigated more than a dozen crimes in April and May in the borough. About half were summary offenses, while the others were drug-related.
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 June 18th.
He loved working on cars, motorcycles, and drag racing. He enjoyed traveling and vacationing at Raystown Lake and Gettysburg, and spending time with his grandkids.
The program will explore the roots of institutional racism, how it manifests, and what communities can collectively do to change the system to effect positive, lasting change.
Stinson told police she was putting her .40 caliber handgun in a small black bag on her kitchen counter sometime between 6:30-7 p.m. the night before when she accidentally pulled the trigger, according to court documents.
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 June 17th.
When they aren’t keeping an eye on traffic during demonstrations, or reuniting lost property with its owners, local police stay busy solving local crimes and investigating traffic accidents.
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 June 16th.
It’s time to get rid of bulky items and large cast-offs you no longer need, and do it for (mostly) free, if you live in the Greater Chambersburg area.
Police are looking for three teens termed ‘persons of interest’ in connection with an incident in an alley in downtown Chambersburg last Friday.
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 June 15th.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of an infant early this morning at a Guilford Township motel.
When Gov. Tom Wolf proposed reforms to the state’s policing agencies based on the 21st Century Policing Task Force report, Chambersburg’s police department had already implemented many of those.
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 June 14th.
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 June 13th.
Meanwhile, the state legislature is waiting on a court decision its latest effort to end the governor’s emergency declaration that brought local commerce to almost a standstill while dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic.
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 June 12th.
Chambersburg police are looking for an escapee who cut off his electronic monitoring device and fled. He was on restrictive probation for a DUI charge, but now faces additional charges as an escapee.
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 June 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 June 10th.
This work will be performed nightly from approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. There will be lane restrictions in place for up to four miles in length during those hours.
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 June 9th.
Bill was a longtime pharmacist and businessman in the Waynesboro area. He sold the business to his son in 1999, but enjoyed staying engaged with the business throughout his retirement.
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 June 8th.
The celebration involves a wide variety of events centering around Memorial Park, including food, games, kids activities and patriotic events.
Most construction activity will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, night work may occasionally take place between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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 June 7th.
With the virus’s spread almost under control, at least for now, SCPRA is thinking about summer’s biggest celebration; and the fireworks display that usually goes along with it.
Ms. Brown served her country honorably during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Air Force. She was a missionary for a number of years, serving 35 years in Sierra Leone West Africa.
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 June 6th.
“When she started going downhill and had to go on a ventilator, we never lost hope,” her daughter Jannie said. “I knew she was strong and that she was going to make it.
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 June 5th.
Times are a little different for the upcoming 2020 Summer season, but that hasn’t taken away an old favorite, North Square Farmers Market.