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Contaminated foundry site in Adams County nets grant, loans to be rehabilitated
After decades of decay, the contaminated site of a former foundry in Adams County will soon be rehabilitated, thanks to grants and loans from the state. The Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA) announced that they have been awarded a $1.4 million dollar loan and a $956,666 grant as part of the Business...
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director...
Parts Of Catoctin Mountain Park To Close This Weekend
The National Park Service says it’s due to increased security. Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center (Photo from Catoctin Mt. Park’s website) Thurmont, Md (KM) Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed this weekend due to security reasons. The National Park Service says the closure will begin on...
BOE members insist there's no interest in closing two county schools, despite claims
Four incumbent Washington County Board of Education members insisted this week there is no interest in closing Hancock Middle Senior High School or Cascade Elementary School despite concerns raised by a county commissioner. During a meeting between the county commissioners and the Hancock Town Council on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Derek Harvey warned there...
World War II museum in Gettysburg hosts 'Military Weekend'
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — It's Military Weekend at a museum outside Gettysburg. The three-day event at the World War II American Experience Museum is crossing generations. A World War II veteran signed an autograph for a young boy dressed in a military uniform. It was a special moment for the two of them.
Franklin County man indicted by federal grand jury for online threats against state senator, county commissioner
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A federal grand jury has indicted a Franklin County man for allegedly threatening several government officials, including a Pennsylvania state senator. Richard Little, 49, is accused of posting online threats against a Franklin County commissioner and a state senator, as well as a former coworker. The...
Md. 77 bridge project near Rocky Ridge delayed until spring
Construction on a project to replace a bridge on Md. 77 near Rocky Ridge has been pushed back to the spring. Bids for the project to replace the bridge over Beaver Branch and under the Maryland Midland railroad bridge will be solicited in the fall and construction has been pushed back to the spring, according to the website for Maryland’s State Highway Administration. The bridge’s location, ...
Old Mary B. Sharpe elementary is latest historic school to transform into apartments
Lauren (Wilkes) Hill remembers the smell of applesauce that would waft onto the playground at Mary B. Sharpe Elementary School from a nearby factory. For her grandmother Judy (Wagner) Etter, Heinz ketchup evokes memories from her days attending the former Chambersburg school. They were among five generations of their family to attend the school,...
Franklin County deed transfers: June 9-15, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for June 9-15, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
State funds boost projects in York, Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon
Developer Ben Sutton has been working for more than a year to bake new life into a former bakery plant in West York. This week, he secured a key ingredient: a low-interest state loan and accompanying grant totaling nearly $2.5 million in all. “It was the missing part,” Sutton said...
Martin’s Mill Bridge Park Gears Up for 175th Anniversary Celebration
This weekend, the Martin’s Mill Bridge will mark its 175th anniversary with a series of events organized by dedicated staff and volunteers at Martin’s Mill Bridge Park. The local Board of Supervisors is extending an open invitation to the community for the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday at 1 PM.
Gettysburg Area School District Implements Device-Free Learning Initiative
In a recent announcement, the Gettysburg Area School District declared its adoption of a new policy establishing a “device-free learning environment” aimed at enhancing student focus and well-being. This new rule took effect as of Sunday. Under this policy, elementary school students are required to store their electronic...
United Way of Franklin County Launches “United We Dine” Campaign
The United Way of Franklin County has kicked off its “United We Dine” initiative, a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting local social programs through community dining. From July 11 to September 11, 2024, residents can contribute to the cause simply by eating out at participating restaurants across the county.
Gettysburg Foundry site to have hazardous material removed, new sewer installed as part of $2.4 million state rehab project
The site will be redeveloped and prepared for a future employer to set up a business and hire workers. “The Commonwealth is taking steps to make properties like the Gettysburg Foundry site viable and attractive to potential employers,” Mastriano said. “The goal is to get the Gettysburg Foundry site ready so an employer can acquire it, start a new business and staff it with local workers from the community.”
UPDATE: Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas on Gettysburg Battlefield to get repaving done during day, nighttime
25 July 2024- Beginning Monday July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Hunt Avenue, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan.
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