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Franklin County Announces 2024 We Salute You Scholarship Recipients
The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs have announced the 2024 We Salute You Scholarship recipients. Five high school graduates will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their post-graduation education. The scholarship supports dependents of area veterans. Eligible applicants are Franklin County high school seniors...
Franklin County Commissioners remind residents how they can help stop the spread of invasive Asian tiger mosquito
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County's Board of Commissioners on Tuesday issued a reminder to residents about how they can protect themselves and others against the invasive and bothersome Asian tiger mosquito. "Asian tiger mosquito populations typically increase around mid-July, peak in mid-September and taper off in October as nighttime...
Crash reported on Buchanan Trail East in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police were called to a crash reported in Franklin County Tuesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 11100 block of Buchanan Trail East near Old Forge Road in Washington Township around 9 a.m. Franklin County dispatchers say the...
Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Older Adults: Are You Ready PA?
Photo and information obtained from Franklin County Area Agency on Aging. Are you prepared if an emergency happens? The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), in collaboration with WITF and the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, will host a vital workshop designed to help older adults plan for various emergencies. The workshop, titled “Preparing Together – Are You Ready PA?”, aims to provide essential knowledge and tools to ensure safety during disasters.
Franklin County Weather Forecast for 7/16
Conditions: Sunny and hot with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Some storms could be severe. Wind: Southwest 5 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Conditions: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Wind: Light and variable. Precipitation Chance: 30%. Tomorrow’s...
Expired: Tornado warning for parts of Warren, Jefferson counties
The tornado warning was canceled for parts of Missouri. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of St. Louis County, Franklin County and Jefferson County. A tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by the radar. Stay in your safe place until the threat of a tornado has passed. Have a pre-determined place to meet after a disaster. Using text messaging instead of calling on cell phones is often more successful during times of destructive weather.
Pennsylvania's top elections official praises Franklin County elections team
Pennsylvania's top elections official gave Franklin County's elections team a good review following a recent meeting in Chambersburg. As elections in the state are run at the county level, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt is more than halfway through visiting all 67 counties to meet local leaders and learn more about...
Traffic restrictions for bridge inspection on Interstate 81 in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — PennDOT announced an inspection on the Interstate 81 bridge spanning Conococheague Creek near Chambersburg in Franklin County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The inspection will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, between...
Dangerous heat is back in central Pa., and it will feel like it’s 105 degrees
A heat advisory is still in effect for central Pennsylvania, and the National Weather Service has added an excessive heat warning that will go into effect at noon. The weather service warned that Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties will be feeling oppressive heat over the next couple of days, with the heat index topping out around 105 degrees today and 106 on Tuesday.
Multiple counties in Central PA announce extended senior center hours to help keep older residents cool
LANCASTER, Pa. — As the temperatures continue to soar on Monday, several area senior centers are offering extended hours to help keep Central Pennsylvania seniors cool. The Lancaster County Office of Aging announced that eight senior centers across the county will offer extended hours, while the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging said it will open three of its locations longer on Monday and Tuesday to help its seniors escape the heat.
Weather Impact Alert declared for high heat, humidity
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days today through Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
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