For all those children wondering how Santa Claus will manage his visit to their house tonight, some government agencies have good news
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An administrative law judge handed Franklin County a Christmas gift this week; recommending denial of Transource Pennsylvania LLC’s plans to…
A new project to support local restaurants while providing a meal to hardworking caregivers has been organized by Community Uniting!;…
Going out of a drink with friends? Visiting a bar or restaurant may be complicated with COVID19 restrictions, but statistics indicate alcoholic beverage…
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 23rd.
Community members have been voting for their favorite home with $1 votes this month, raising $1,034.00 dollars for the Greencastle-Antrim Food Pantry.
COVID-19 is taking its toll across the country, and in the local community, but it hits the homeless community especially hard.
WellSpan caregivers are digging deep and finding remarkable ways to show compassion. It’s a gift they give to others, and ultimately themselves.
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 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 December 21st.
Tables and chairs outside the Porch restaurant in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Thursday, July 9, 2020.
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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 December 20th.
It was a typical Nor’Easter day across Franklin County last Wednesday and Thursday, for road crews as well as first…
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 19th.
WellSpan’s frontline caregivers were excited and their reactions overwhelmingly positive to being among being first to be vaccinated against COVID.
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 18th.
The report concludes that these households, which include more than 1 million children, need help beyond what’s been provided through federal relief.
Got snow? We asked our Facebook fans yesterday for advice on their best snow removal services. The big storm is…
Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation has lifted restrictions on Interstate 81 and other state roads. When yesterday’s winter storm started, PennDOT…
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 December17th.
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 December16th.
The local hospitals will begin administering the vaccine to caregivers at the highest risk of exposure to COVID-19 on Friday. Other employees will be next in line to be vaccinated;.
A COVID-19 pop-up testing site will open at Chambersburg Mall for five days beginning Friday. In response to the rapid…
The National Weather Service is calling for heavy snow at times this afternoon; with a 100% chance of precipitation through the night.
Deed Transfers for November 29 to December 12 are public records. They can be found in the Franklin County Register and Recorder’s office and are published as a public service for our readers.
Chambersburg officials are getting ready for the Nor’Eastern expected to move across Franklin County Wednesday morning, and urge residents to do the same.
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 December15th.
Today’s snowfall will just be a teaser for what’s to come midweek when a major winter storm could dump up to a foot of snow on us.
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 December14th.
Beware of police impersonators, local police caution. Chambersburg police took a report of a possible police impersonation early Saturday morning…
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 13th.
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 12th.
What can we do to stay safe, as COVID-19 surges and gathering indoors to share food and companionship leads to the spread of the virus?
The candidate chosen Monday night will have big shoes to fill as a replacement for Amer Chaudhry, who made local history as borough councilman.
The Institute is offering the first program in their winter version of their EXPLORE! program series for kids on Thursday, Dec. 17…
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 11th.
WITF-TV wants to ensure that children at a young age are exposed to 21st century skill-sets that will prepare them 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 December 10th.
The announcement comes on the same day capitol insiders expected the governor would enact widespread economic closures as virus cases surge.
Here comes Christmas, ready or not. Get in the mood with these holiday events, including lights and music, and check out the luminaries!