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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...
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...
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 School District To Go Device-Free Starting Next School Year
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago…
Franklin County Announces 2024 Nursing Scholarship Recipients
Franklin County Commissioners have awarded six local high school graduates with a $2,500 scholarship each for nursing education. The scholarships are financed by proceeds from the 2013 sale of the county nursing home. Since its inception in 2017, the program has assisted 48 students. This year’s awardees include Megan Eshleman...
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.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro continues to face VP questions
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — First in Pittsburgh at a grant announcement and today in Shippensburg talking about education, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is facing growing questions over the possibility of being nominated to run as Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential nominee. Shapiro reiterated on Tuesday that the current Vice...
Locally-owned macaron bakery debuts in Adams County
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned bakery that offers a wide variety of macarons recently opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront in Littlestown, Adams County. Something Sweet is owned and operated by self-taught baker Brianna Beverly, who first began teaching herself how to bake about 12 years ago...
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania installs smart grid enhancements in York, Adams Counties
Eastern Pennsylvania’s Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary, announced Monday it was installing smart, automated equipment on powerlines in York and Adams counties. The smart grid will serve more than 24,000 customers, the company said, and will help to prevent power outages, particularly during severe weather. “These upgrades to our energy delivery system will help prevent […] The post FirstEnergy Pennsylvania installs smart grid enhancements in York, Adams Counties appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Hagerstown road to be shut down for several hours
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Washington County officials said a road in Hagerstown would be closed for a few hours Thursday. The Washington County Highway Department said Kemps Mill Road, between Pinesburg and Walnut Point roads, will be shut down between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday. Anyone who has questions is encouraged to […]
Drought watch issued for parts of western Maryland
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging Marylanders and businesses to reduce water usage amid a drought watch. The drought watch was issued for western Maryland, including Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties, due to “lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels.” During the watch, residents are asked to practice voluntary […]
Washington County deed transfers for June 9-16, 2024
The following deed transfers, for June 9-16, 2024, in Washington County are public record in the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation office: Residential: Michael McNamee to Anthony Lehman, 625...
The 2024 recipients of the We Salute You Scholarship are named
The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs have named the 2024 recipients of the We Salute You Scholarship. Five area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to continue their education after graduation. The We Salute You Scholarship program provides financial support...
Boonsboro, Funkstown, Smithsburg benefit as county allocates remaining ARPA money
Boonsboro, Funkstown and Smithsburg will benefit from the county's remaining, unallocated, American Rescue Plan funds. The Washington County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to divide $648,592 of the money the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act between capital projects in these municipalities, except for $11,592 the county will retain to...
Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
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