Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced charges against 15 individuals as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in Dauphin County. The six-month investigation conducted by the Office of
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced troopers seized more than 108 pounds of cocaine, 144 pounds of methamphetamines, 85 pounds of fentanyl, and over 65,000
“Put the Brakes on Fatalities” PA Gov. Tom Wolf urged in a message this week. Wolf joined the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State
Oct. 2 marked the date in 1922 when Waynesboro Hospital was dedicated, after several years of considerable community effort and support to build a permanent health care facility.
Firearm purchase denials and subsequent investigations fell during the third quarter this year, Pennsylvania State Police announced.
Plainville Farms workers charged with abusing turkeys at a Franklin County turkey farm are accused of kicking and stomping on injured and dying turkeys.
Animal abuse and cruelty charges against 11 people for alleged inhumane treatment of turkeys at seven farms across central and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Human remains discovered in Luzerne County nearly 10 years ago are that of a Wilkes-Barre teenager who went missing more than four decades earlier.,
Voters may choose an absentee ballot or a mail-in ballot to request, complete and return to the Voter Registration Office.
Franklin County residents and stakeholders can share their thoughts and vision for Franklin County’s next 10 years and beyond by completing an online survey, available
Menno Haven is excited to announce a $30,000 donation to COSTA Academy to be paid in increments over the next three years.
The Chambersburg Police are asking for your help as they investigate an incident of animal cruelty. On September 29th, Chambersburg Police Department responded to Pine
Well Span Health was recognized by the United Way of the Shippensburg Area Thursday evening with the George Bailey Award for Community Support.
The deadline to register to vote in November’s general election is fast approaching. The Franklin County election board has information about the process
Downtown Chambersburg is hosting its annual Fall Food Truck Fest on October 23rd, featuring almost two dozen vendors.
A spat over unclaimed property between Delaware and other states could mandate a $20 million check for the Pennsylvania Treasury.
Believe it or not, my journey of identity commences before I was born! The lives of my abuelos — my grandparents — played an enormous role in my identity.
Food Lion Feeds has selected Mercersburg’s My Neighbor’s Bounty Food Pantry as part of the supermarket chain’s Great Pantry Makeover program. It is part of
Pennsylvania State Police will welcome children and adults with special needs or disabilities and their families to Sunny Day Camp in Hershey Saturday.
The SU women’s swimming team starts the 2022-23 season tomorrow with a home meet against Kutztown. Despite a big senior group graduating after last season, the 2022-23
Raiders linebacker Matt Feeney set a single-game school record Saturday, helping Shippensburg University to a 31-17 season opener victory. The Shippensburg University football team established
Several early morning calls kept Franklin Fire Company first responders busy Saturday, including one that closed Interstate 81 while firefighters put a cargo fire out.
If just one person reads these words and it makes a difference in one dog’s life, it will be worth beyond measure.
Pennsylvania Healthy Pantry Initiative (PA HPI) program was showcased by Acting Secretary of Health and Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson Friday.
Meet Magpie and Marvin, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters.
Grayce Gardens First Annual Fall Market opens its doors on Oct. 8 at 51 Plasterer Avenue in Chambersburg, featuring more than a dozen vendors and
Colorful pencil boxes and speckled composition books spilled out of donation boxes, as Unuted Way volunteers collected school supplies last month.
The holidays are almost here and to help prepare to serve guests all season long, Target today shared plans to hire seasonal team members in its stores
The Shippensburg University field hockey team’s Sunday home match vs. No. 7 Converse has been postponed. There is currently no makeup date. The two teams are hoping
Federal grants are set to provide millions of dollars for Pennsylvania organizations focused on addiction treatment and overdose prevention.
Chambersburg’s Highway Department is looking for a tree to harvest, suitable for use as the town’s 2022 Christmas Tree.
Answering almost back-to-back calls made for a busy Monday for first responders from several Franklin County fire departments.
The 33rd Annual Step ‘N Stride Walk and Breast Cancer Survivors Car Parade.is set for Oct. 15 at the Hagerstown Community College
Multiple calls sent first responders scrambling to locations across the county last weekend. Malfunctioning vape causes appliance fire Firefighters from Chambersburg Fire Dept. responded to
The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Hunger Action Month in Franklin County in an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity and
A new partisan initiative guided by volunteers has launched in Franklin County to spread awareness of voter information and resources
A missing 68-year-old Millersburg man may be at special risk of harm or injury, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He is driving a Ford pickup truck.
Two truck tires launched into a house after coming off a tractor-trailer rig on Interstate 81 in the early morning hours Sept. 2.
The Manufacturers’ Association announces the featured Keynote Speakers at the MX2022 Manufacturers Expo to be held on November 8th at Spooky Nook Sports Complex in
The Franklin County Commissioners expanded their efforts to support safe, affordable housing in local communities by allocating $5,000 in Housing Trust Funds to Chambersburg Project,
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