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Families, friends find new Fourth of July tradition through celebration at Baker Park
For years when Jen Arnett lived in Iowa and Independence Day rolled around, she and her husband would invite friends to their home for a picnic. Arnett originally grew up in Mount Airy and lived outside of Maryland for more than 20 years, but she and her husband moved back to Frederick County last year. Now that she’s here and closer to her family, she said, she and her husband wanted to find ...
Senior centers extend hours to serve as cooling stations on sweltering day
Franklin County's Chambersburg, Greencastle and Tuscarora senior activity centers will be open for extended hours (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Friday, July 5, to serve as cooling stations for residents ages 60 and older. Older Franklin County residents also are welcome to escape the heat at the county's five other...
Lost Dog Found on Stanley Ct, Chambersburg, Awaiting Owner at Local Shelter
A dog was found wandering without tags in the 100 block of Stanley Ct. in Chambersburg on July 4, 2024. Chambersburg Police Department (CPD) reported that they were unable to locate the dog’s owner following the discovery. The animal has been transported to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter for...
Chambersburg Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Incident on Lincoln Way West
On June 30, 2024, Chambersburg Police Department officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run accident reported at 611 Lincoln Way West. The incident, logged at approximately 1:36 PM, involved a black Range Rover and a large red truck. According to a witness at the scene, the Range Rover collided with the...
Chambersburg Man Charged with Forgery and Theft by Deception
On May 31, 2024, Chambersburg Police Department reported an incident of unauthorized prescription pickup at a local CVS Pharmacy. According to police reports, William Houck IV allegedly collected medication without proper authorization from the CVS located at 125 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA. Surveillance video obtained by the authorities captures...
Frederick launches project to identify slaves sites
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A new project called “The Sites of Enslavement Project” is coming to Frederick, and it will share the daily lives of enslaved African Americans who once lived in the city. “We knew that we had to do a specialized project narrowing down the specific history of sites before emancipation, […]
New gym planned for Golden Mile's Westridge shopping center
A $5 million multi-level Crunch Fitness and a mixed-use residential and commercial development are slated to come to the Westridge Square shopping center in Frederick. The fitness center, which will occupy 1005-1077 West Patrick Street along Frederick’s Golden Mile, will provide the city’s residents with equipment and resources beyond the scope of a traditional gym, Christopher McDonald, the ...
The Importance of Change Management at Community Banks
When $850 million-asset Bank of Charles Town implemented a new loan origination system in 2023, the technical details demanded far less time and attention than did the emotional aspects of the change, recalls Raymond F. Goodrich, executive vice president and chief lending officer for the Charles Town, W.Va., community bank.
Franklin County CareerTech Little Apprentices Preschool Now Enrolling
Franklin County’s CareerTech Little Apprentices Preschool is currently accepting new students for limited slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays. The program, designed to foster early childhood development, offers a comprehensive experience focusing on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through a variety of group and individual activities. The preschool...
June Marriages in Franklin County
Congratulations to all of the happy Franklin County couples who got married this June. Marriage records for June 2024 are public records. These records are in the Franklin County Clerk of Courts/Orphans’ Court. Kayla Joelle Sollenberger and Chase Nathanial Wenger 6/3/2024. Kenia Marilyn Silva and Jose Alfredo Ramos Sica...
A West Virginia man drowns, according to deputies, after becoming caught in a rip current at Daytona Beach.
West Virginia – A tragic incident occurred at Daytona Beach this week when a resident from West Virginia drowned after being swept away by a rip current. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a 43-year-old man lost his life in Florida on Wednesday due to this hazardous ocean phenomenon.
Two flown after stabbing in Franklin County home, woman charged
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two people had to be flown to the hospital after a stabbing Wednesday in a Franklin County home and one of them is facing charges, court documents state. Christina Schultz, 42, of Fayetteville, is accused of stabbing a man after he told her to...
Police respond to reports of a crash with injuries in Guilford Township
NEW FRANKLIN, Pa. — A crash with injuries was reported on Wayne Road in Guilford Township around 2:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No road closures have been reported at this point. Crews are on the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Do you...
Brunswick Angels Finish as District Runner-up
The Brunswick Angels played extremely well in the Dixie Softball District 1 tournament in Farmville but came up just short, falling twice to the host Prince Edward team in the tournament including 15-4 in the title game last Monday night. Brunswick finished the tournament with a 2-2 record. Brunswick did...
Fourth Of July Shooting Under Investigation In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
A Fourth of July shooting is under investigation in Stafford County after a man and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to the sheriff's office.Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, deputies were called to a reported shooting on Anvil Road in Olde Forge to investigate reports…
For St James the Great, a chance to live up to name in Kent
“He just looked like a horse that was gonna mature,” trainer Keri Brion says of the decision to purchase St James the Great. “Great bone. Really big but not too big, just a really good-looking horse in general, and we just thought as he got older, he would probably get better.”
America desperately needs to bring back civics in education
Civil society has deteriorated over the last three decades as people have withdrawn from civic life. The root cause of this trend lies in our failed education system, which has substituted nation-building civic education with destructive activism. I’ve seen the results of this failed education firsthand in the classroom as a political science professor. Today’s […]
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