All driver license and photo centers across the state, including Harrisburg’s full-service center, will close Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Customers may still obtain
A local farmer incorporated smart technology in his dairy barns as a way of bringing the business into the 21st century following a devastating 2019
The Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) Foundation recently received $1,400 raised from the 18th Annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race hosted by the Greater
Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Remember, assistance through my office(s)
he Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association (GBPA) celebrates thepreservation of almost 50 more acres slated to be turned over to the Gettysburg National Park.Founded in 1959,
Chambersburg police has issued a warrant for Allan David Dominguez, 18, Chambersburg, in connection with an attack that seriously injured a man earlier this month.
Franklin County has a long history of military service, a tradition that goes back to its founding 230 years ago. Even before it became a
The CASD Foundation recently received $1,400 raised from the 18th Annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race July 9.
The theme for Snow Squall Awareness Week is simple: There is no safe place on a highway during a snow squall, and prepardness is essential.
Heart of the Holiday adds another dimension to an event that has become a holiday staple in Franklin County — the Franklin County Festival of
The Franklin County Public Defender’s Office is now located in the county’s historic courthouse at 2 N. Main St., Chambersburg.
With heavy widespread rainfall anticipated Friday and overnight into Saturday due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) reminds
The Millerstown Road (Route 3005) bridge spanning Willoughby Run near Gettysburg in Cumberland Township, Adams County, is now open to traffic. The bridge, which is
The Franklin County Commissioners have long valued the contributions and sacrifices veterans and military families.
Submitted by unknown author(s) Right before the beginning of a new basketball season at Shippensburg Area High School, long time winning coach Ray Staver has
To the Editor: The Franklin County Friends of Legal Services group wants to thank everyone who contributed to the tremendous success of our 36th
A brutal assault Monday night in downtown Chambersburg sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries, according to a Chambersburg Police Department news release.
Just after 6 p.m., New Franklin Volunteer Fire Company and The Franklin Fire Company’s Squad 41 responded to the 2000 block of Wayne Road for
On 10/29/22 Officers responded to a tip from a concerned citizen regarding drugs being concealed. On arrival in the area of N. Cannon Ave, a
Point Park University is pleased to announce that Madyson Christie has been selected as a member of the inaugural cohort of Bonner Leaders. The Bonner
Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that a South Carolina man has been found guilty of the murder of Jean Tuggy, 60, who was shot in her Pine Grove
On Sunday, November the 6th at approximately 2:00 a.m. members from Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle responded to the intersection of N Queen Street and Coover
Issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County, Pennsylvania and to me directed, I will expose the following described property at public
On 11/6 at Chambersburg Senior High School. The Chambersburg Youth Trojans Youth Football Association will host the 2nd round of the CFA Federal Division playoffs.
The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the October 2022 Employee of the Month award to John McPaul during the board’s Nov. 2 public meeting. McPaul has
This evening the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce shared on their Facebook page that Kenn Speaks, a large supporter of both the Chamber of Commerce
On November the 1st at approximately 9:45 a.m. a woman walked into the Community State Bank at 350 North Main Street in Mercersburg and approached
A trooper struck by a passing vehicle while investigating a crash this morning is in stable condition this afternoon at Hershey Medical Center.
When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet
The fall 2022 turkey season in Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) 5A will again be closed. Because half of the fall harvest is typically hen turkeys
The Chambersburg Borough Police Department is asking for your help in locating Josiah Bobb. Bobb served 437 days in jail for sexually assaulting a child.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wanted: Eric G. Ebersole Eric G. Ebersole is wanted for Unlawful contact
Yesterday the crew with Fayetteville Fire Company 7 made five runs for a variety of fires, accidents, and a gas incident. Pictures and information are
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced criminal charges against four individuals in Pennsylvania, Jesse Hill, formerly of Berks County and now a resident of the state of
New Year’s Eve in Chambersburg will feature what is probably the community’s most well known product: A Martin’s Potato Roll. The rolls, made locally by
Here is important information for the upcoming 2022 general election, provided by the Franklin County Election Board. First, the most important thing to remember is
Gallery 50 hopes to add a little spice to your holidays with its new exhibit, “The Spice of Life: Art for the Holidays and Beyond.”
Novel Reels will bring a showing of “Coco” to Capitol Theatre on Saturday, November 5 to showcase the traditional “dia de Muertos” holiday. Day of
Tuesday’s debate for a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat grabbed national attention with critiques for nastiness and personal attacks. It also shed light on doubts about
When a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that a vehicle creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet
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