Franklin County, PA

South Carolina State

Sparta, NC

The weekend kicked off with an earthquake near the Virginia border in northern North Carolina early Saturday morning. According to USGS, at 5:44 am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.9 km near Sparta, North Carolina. The epicenter was located in the northwest corner of the state, just west of I-77 and north and west of Winston-Salem.

Weekend Kicks Off with Earthquake Near North Carolina / Virginia Border

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New Hampshire State

USA TODAY

This week will bring weather extremes: A baking heat wave in the Midwest and East to a taste of winter in the Rockies.

Crazy weather week coming to the US: From searing heat to snow. Yes, snow.

New Jersey State

AccuWeather

As Beryl drenches the northern tier of the Northeast into Thursday, budding downpours along the Atlantic coast, that can lead to flash flooding, may be joined by new tropical area of interest into this weekend. The main thrust of Tropical Rainstorm Beryl's downpours beyond Wednesday will focus on the St....

Downpours to douse US East Coast in wake of Beryl

A series of atmospheric disturbances will bring a couple of chances for severe thunderstorms over the next two days. To be clear from the get-go, neither set up looks nearly as volatile as last week’s tornado and severe weather event, but there will still likely be some scattered intense storms to contend with.

Scattered severe thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday

York Springs, PA

Franklin County Free Press

George Rummel Sr., age 93 of York Springs, passed away July 6, 2024 at home. He was born June 19, 1931 in Tyrone Township, Adams County, to the late Mervin R. and Etta Frances Rummel. He was widowed by his wife, Alda Harman. George worked in the sanitation department at...

George Rummel Sr. 1931-2024

HEAT ADVISORY NOON UNTIL 8 P.M. Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Today: hot with sun and clouds; a heavy thunderstorm this afternoon. Thunderstorms can bring flooding. downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts. High 98. AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature at 103. Winds. west 6-12 mph. Tonight: mostly cloudy and...

Hot and humid with heavy thunderstorms possible

Fourteen people were hospitalized following an acid leak on Development Avenue in Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, which occurred at 9:31 a.m. on Thursday. The incident took place at a facility leased to a private company outside the Letterkenny Army Depot. A shelter-in-place order was issued, and full personnel accountability is being conducted. Local police and fire departments are currently investigating the situation.

14 Hospitalized After Acid Leak at Franklin County Facility

Mcconnellsburg, PA

Diana K. “DeeDee” Wood, age 62, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. DeeDee was born on October 21, 1961, in McConnellsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Emory and Dorothy G. Peck. DeeDee previously worked at the Waring Company and Gateway Parts, both in...

Diana K. “DeeDee” Wood 1961-2024

Prentiss County, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Chambersburg, PA

A 34-year-old woman from Chambersburg has been arrested by local police for allegedly interfering with the custody of a child. The suspect, identified as Chelsey Lynn Queen, was taken into custody on Sunday, June 23, 2024, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Authorities detailed that Queen allegedly removed a juvenile...

Chambersburg Woman Arrested for Alleged Custody Interference

Mercersburg, PA

Charles L. Clevenger, 75, of Mercersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Chambersburg, PA. Born on October 10, 1948 in Waynesboro, PA, he was a son of the late Mac and Olive Seville Clevenger. Charles graduated from McConnellsburg High School in 1966 and set a record at the...

Charles L. Clevenger 1948-2024

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Mississippi State

Gulfport, MS

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Philadelphia, PA

Waynesboro, PA

Jason Terhune, 40, was arrested in Waynesboro after police responded to a report of burglary at a fire-damaged apartment on Philadelphia Avenue. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. when Terhune allegedly removed plywood covering the entrance to enter the building, which had been condemned after a fire in June. Police...

Man Arrested for Burglary in Fire-Damaged Building

Bacon County, GA

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On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Cody Eichelberger was awarded the June 2024 Employee of the Month by the Franklin County Commissioners during their public meeting on July 10. Employed since January 2018, Eichelberger works as a probation officer within the county’s adult probation department. The award, determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee from 23 nominees, recognized Eichelberger’s significant contributions.

Franklin County Honors Cody Eichelberger as June 2024 Employee of the Month

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Hagerstown, MD

Lookman-Khalil Abolajo Bello was sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 15 years following his conviction in a March 2022 incident in Frederick County, where he fired at a deputy. During a routine traffic stop, Bello, caught driving at 94 mph, fled and subsequently engaged in a shootout with Deputy First Class Christian Lucente. Bello, armed with a 9mm handgun, fired multiple shots, some hitting an apartment building. In return fire, Lucente wounded Bello, who was then apprehended and treated for injuries.

Hagerstown Man Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder and Firearms Charges

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Franklin County Weather Forecast for 7/15

Conditions: Sunny and hot, with heat index values reaching up to 102°F. Be cautious of potential heat-related illnesses. West winds at 5 to 7 mph. Night:...

Franklin County Weather Forecast for 7/15

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