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Opinion: Preserving South Mountain Golf Course: An Appeal to Governor Shapiro
My brother and I have spent the last 60 years building a family-oriented golf course, the South Mountain Golf Course (SMGC). We are the current lessee of SMGC and are very proud of how the residents of the surrounding area enjoy and support our golf course. When we first leased...
Kitten recovering from head trauma after being kicked by Franklin Co. man
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a kitten was rushed to an emergency vet for head trauma on July 10. According to an affidavit, Robert Clem, 75, of Greencastle has been charged with three counts of cruelty to animals after he allegedly kicked his girlfriend's kitten.
Historic Benjamin Franklin Statue Relocated to Franklin County Judicial Center
In a significant move reflecting local heritage and pride, the historic Benjamin Franklin statue, a cherished symbol of Chambersburg’s resilience and history, has found a new permanent home. On Wednesday, contractors from Lobar Construction successfully relocated the statue from its long-standing position at the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop to the Franklin County Judicial Center.
Kitten severely injured in Franklin County after being kicked, man charged
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County man is accused of severely injuring his girlfriend’s kitten to the point the cat needed emergency medical attention, Troopers say. Robert Clem, 75, of Greencastle, got frustrated with the kitten and kicked it while saying “get the **** out of my way” inside a home located at […]
What’s going on with the Scotland campus?
July 19 – A big fence surrounds the campus at the former Scotland School for Veterans Children and a lot of people are wondering what’s been going on. The piece of Franklin County land has had a rather unbelievable history. It all began in 1895 when the school...
Franklin County Weather Forecast for 7/19
Sunny with a high of 89°F. Winds will be light and variable. Tonight: Expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 68°F and calm winds. Saturday: A mix of clouds with a slight chance of showers early, turning to a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High around 86°F. Light south winds in the afternoon.
PSP Roundup: More charges for duo accused of stealing almost $1,500 from Chambersburg Walmart
17 July 2024- Two women who were charged with thousands of dollars in retail thefts from a Cumberland County Walmart are now facing charges in Franklin County. Toni Marshall and Deja Tubbs were charged in Cumberland County in May and are looking at retail theft charges in Franklin County after allegedly stealing from Chambersburg’s Walmart.
Franklin County man denied bail on arson charges after fire destroys hay barn
A Franklin County man is accused of setting a barn on fire while state troopers were nearby responding to a report that he threw rocks at a moving vehicle, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Ray Walter Coldsmith Jr. is in Franklin County Jail to await trial on charges of arson...
Franklin County deed transfers: June 2-8, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for June 2-8, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
Franklin County Weather Forecast for 7/18
Today: Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 88°F. Winds will be coming from the north at around 6 mph. Tonight, the skies will be mostly clear with a low around 62°F and calm winds. Tomorrow: Sunny weather is on the forecast with a high near 89°F...
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