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Chambersburg enacts burn ban through July 22, citing dry conditions and lack of rain in forecast
Central Pennsylvania's first burn ban of the year has been initiated. The Franklin County borough of Chambersburg enacted a burn ban last Wednesday. It is in effect until July 22, the borough announced. Mayor Kenneth Hock enacted the ban at the recommendation of fire chief and EMS director Dustin Ulrich,...
Franklin County pedestrian fatally hit while getting mail
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — State Police in Chambersburg were called to the scene of a vehicle crash that left one dead on Friday. According to troopers, a 2015 Ford was driving down the 8000 block of Hades Church Road in Antrim Township, Franklin County while Troy Truax, 59 of Waynesboro, was walking to his mailbox.
Franklin County Historical Society Announces Tombstone Dedication Honoring Louisa Brand
The Franklin County Historical Society will host a dedication for the tombstone of Chambersburg heroine Louisa Brand on July 13, 2024 from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM at Cedar Grove Cemetery, 2295 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Louisa Brand was twenty-one years old when the Confederate Army ransomed and burned...
Franklin County crews rescue two people from house fire
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Crews with the Franklin Fire Company rescued two people from a fire on Saturday morning. According to the fire department, crews responded to the scene on the 6300 block of Lincoln Way West just before 9 a.m. to find two people, one adult and one child, hanging outside the home's windows.
Relay For Life of Franklin and Fulton Counties closing in on goal for 2024
Numbers for the 2024 Relay For Life of Franklin and Fulton Counties were in the spotlight at a recent wrapup meetings, and a big number is coming up next year for the American Cancer Society fundraiser. “We will meet in August to begin our goal setting and planning for the...
State plans new visitors center for Michaux State Forest at site of golf course
Work is underway on the design of a new visitors center and resource management office for the Michaux State Forest, District Forester Roy Brubaker said last week. The plan is to locate the building at what is now the South Mountain Golf Course at 9632 Swamp Road near Fayetteville, Franklin County. The golf course will be closed.
Chambersburg enacts burn ban
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County community has enacted a burn ban following a recent stretch of dry weather. The Borough of Chambersburg issued an emergency declaration prohibiting recreational fires, and other open fires within borough limits. Propane and charcoal grills are permitted. The burn ban is effective...
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Reveals Finalists of 2024 A Cappella & Unplugged
Franklin County Visitors Bureau has announced the five finalists of 2024 A Cappella & Unplugged: Jeff Trish, Marissa Porter, Kiley Heltzel, Calamity & Justus, and Paul Minnich. Each will move onto perform at 7 PM on July 20 on the courthouse steps as part of the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth event.
DEVELOPING: I-81 crash near Greencastle closes all NB lanes
UPDATE: The accident has been cleared and all traffic has resumed on the northbound side of the interstate. 29 June 2024- First responders are currently in the area of I-81NB near mile marker 5 for a multi-vehicle accident in Franklin County. PSP, Fire, and EMS are all in the area...
Mainstreet Waynesboro receives $50,000 façade grant from DCED
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced nearly $7 million through the Keystone Communities Program (KCP) to support 49 community improvement projects in 25 counties, including Mainstreet Waynesboro. Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger officially announced the grant awards during a stop...
A Cappella & Unplugged 2024 Finalists
Franklin County Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the five finalists of 2024 A Cappella & Unplugged: Jeff Trish, Marissa Porter, Kiley Heltzel, Calamity & Justus, and Paul Minnich. Each will move onto perform at 7 PM on July 20 on the courthouse steps as part of the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth event.
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