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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.
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County increases staff
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County has expanded its staff as the organization continues to grow. Newly hired Alan Lane will focus on top-level administration and strategic planning as executive director. Mark Story has been associated with Habitat since 2009 and helped to open the ReStore in 2015. He will focus on development and...
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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