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Overturned tractor-trailer, paint spill forces I-81 to close in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Traffic on Interstate 81 South was at a standstill in Washington County after a tractor-trailer overturned and spilled paint across the highway Thursday morning. Details are limited; however, early Thursday morning all lanes on I-81 South at Exit 2 were blocked off. Maryland Department of Transportation officials said […]
Franklin County deed transfers: Aug. 18-24, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for Aug. 18-24, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
United Way of Franklin County recognized two local volunteers
United Way of Franklin County recognized two local volunteers for their dedicated service to the nonprofit community. The Cynthia Hawbaker Memorial Award is given each year in appreciation for extraordinary volunteer commitment and serves as a memorial to the service and commitment of the former executive director of the organization. This year, United Way of Franklin County recognized Pat Marthouse and Mindy Dice.
Citizens Information Meeting Discusses Transource Powerline Project & Protecting Franklin County from Future Threats
Organizers of the StopTransource Franklin County group will provide a review and update of the Transource Independence Energy Connection Project on Monday, October 7, at 6 PM at the New Franklin Community Center, 2500 New Franklin Road, in Building #2. The Independence Energy Connection Project proposed 29-miles of 135-feet tall transmission towers to span eastern Franklin County with each mile holding five to seven towers. Franklin County residents joined together to protect Franklin County.
Free cat adoptions at the Adams County SPCA
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A local SPCA needs your help, and they are offering free adoptions this week to get it. Many cats at the Adams County SPCA are looking for their forever homes, so the animal shelter is letting future, or current cat owners who are looking to add to the family, adopt […]
Pink Ribbon Project Goes County Wide
Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance is going county wide with its Pink Ribbon Project. Parking meters all across the county with be beautifully adorned with pink ribbons. “We hope that this project will remind residents that it is breast cancer awareness month and prompt them to encourage the women in their lives to get their mammogram and be doing breast self-exams in between.” This is the third year of expansion for the project. With the help of the community, it is CVBCAs mission to take the project across all the counties they serve.
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