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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...
Franklin County borough mayor enacts burn ban for next 3 weeks
A burn ban is in effect for Chambersburg until late July, according to a release from Mayor Kenneth Hock and the Chambersburg Police Department. The burn ban, which is in effect until July 22, came at the recommendation of Chambersburg fire chief and EMS director Dustin Ulrich due to “drier than normal temperatures” and a lack of rain in the forecast, the police report said.
Waynesboro man charged with stealing car and Walmart vest, trying to impersonate employee
02 July 2024- A Waynesboro man is looking at multiple felonies after allegedly going on a drunken excursion at a number of locations around the town. Hector Manuel Aponte Rojas is facing charges of felony theft, felony burglary, and felony criminal trespassing. He failed to post bail of $25,000 and is behind bars in Franklin County Jail.
State Police investigating child injured in Franklin County farming incident
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a child was reportedly injured in a Franklin County farming incident. According to troopers, the incident was reported at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, along Young and Mercersburg Roads in Franklin County. The child was reportedly injured by...
Police seek man in connection with armed robbery at shopping center in Chambersburg
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Police in Franklin County are looking for a man wanted for an armed robbery. Chambersburg police said Ceferino Hernandez, 48, played a role in the March 18 robbery at the Southgate Shopping Center. Two security guards were held at gunpoint and a large amount of money...
Franklin County Cat Hoarding Crisis Requires Urgent Assistance
Franklin County is grappling with a severe cat hoarding situation involving approximately 100 cats discovered on July 1, following the tragic death of their caretaker. The Justice Rescue animal shelter is at the forefront of addressing this emergency, revealing that the cats, both indoors and outdoors, have been deprived of necessary veterinary care, and none have been spayed or neutered.
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.
Hagerstown's newest Little League is Maryland's District 1 10-12 champion
MAUGANSVILLE -- The newest Little League in Washington County won the 2024 Maryland District 1 10-12 Baseball championship on Tuesday. Trey Keatts had two hits and two RBIs, and Maddex Murray and Jaxon Shanholtz also had two hits as Hub City scored seven runs in the third inning and five in the fifth to defeat Halfway National 15-11 and win the title with a 3-0 record.
Volunteer literacy nonprofit has positive impact for Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A nonprofit in Hagerstown is helping residents with their reading skills. Thanks to volunteers with the Literacy Council of Washington County, learning to read is helping many people get jobs and is making a positive difference in the lives of residents. According to Leah Green with the Washington County […]
Health center arrives at Maryland mall
Real estate operator PREIT has announced the latest tenant at its Valley Mall property: Meritus Health. The health clinic will bring 10,000 sq. ft. of physical therapy and sports medicine practices to the Hagerstown, Md. mall, and plans to add a family medicine clinic in 2025. The opening officially launches the Meritus Sports Medicine division – a practice for athletes of all ages to seek preventive care including sports physicals, injury care, concussion management, and joint/soft tissue therapy.
Coming soon downtown: Baile's Cask & Kettle, with bagels, pub grub and beer brewed on-site
At Baile Cask & Kettle, you can soon grab a bagel with your breakfast brew — then come back for pub fare and another brew after work. In a few weeks, owners Christopher and Kerry Keene hope to open the much-anticipated bagel shop and American-Irish pub in the Updegraff building at 53 W....
House Fire Extinguished in Path Valley Road Residence
In the early hours, emergency responders from Station 4 were called to a significant house fire at approximately 1:59 AM in the 1400 block of Path Valley Road. Upon arrival, Company 9 reported visible flames emanating from the Charlie side of the building. Engine 45, arriving third at the scene,...
Buttonwood Nature Center’s Watershed Science Coordinator
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute has a new faculty member, Mary Claire King, who joined the staff last November as the full-time Watershed Science Coordinator and Environmental Educator. King works with local organizations and student groups in stream studies, water quality monitoring, macroinvertebrate studies, and educational outreach activities.
UPDATES: Chambersburg man who threatened coworkers with shovel reportedly had knife when approaching officers
01 July 2024- Luckily nobody seems to have been injured following an incident in Chambersburg Borough over the weekend where Chambersburg PD had to deploy a taser against a man they believed had a weapon. Damon M. Holloway is facing charges of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor terroristic threats. He remains behind bars on $5,000 bail.
Newly unveiled bills aim to modernize access to PA Treasury
(WJET/WFXP) – A new package of bills has been unveiled that aims to modernize access to the Pennsylvania Treasury. On Monday, July 1, State Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) unveiled the Modernizing Access to Treasury and Housing Act, or MATH Act. The MATH Act is a package of four bills intended to increase accessibility in the housing […]
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