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New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
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.
7-Eleven Store Opening in Cumberland County Without Alcohol Sales
A new 7-Eleven store is set to open at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, by July 25. The opening comes after delays due to difficulties in obtaining a liquor license, which ultimately will not be available at this location. Highview Commercial, the developer based in New...
Brewery in Cumberland County to close after six years
A craft brewery and taproom in Cumberland County is closing. Mellow Mink Brewing at 4830 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township announced Tuesday on Facebook it is winding down operations and will permanently close by the end of August. “Today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the upcoming...
Cumberland County’s Mechanicsburg Faces High Sidewalk Repair Costs Ahead of Paving Project
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is undergoing a major street paving project set to start after Labor Day, necessitating prior repairs to sidewalks and curbs. Residents, including Cortney Bench on South Broad Street, have been notified about the required repairs and are responsible for the costs. For instance, Bench and her neighbor received bills amounting to $4,000 and $9,200 respectively.
Central Pennsylvania Gears Up for Independence Day Celebrations
Central Pennsylvania is set to host a series of vibrant Independence Day celebrations across various townships and counties, with an array of firework shows, parades, and events lined up to mark the 4th of July. In Adams County, the Carroll Valley Borough near Carroll Commons will come alive on Thursday,...
Franklin County deed transfers: May 19-25, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for May 19-25, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
‘Anything Floats’ races return with large crowd to Cumberland County lake
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Carlisle apartment complexes change hands
A Philadelphia-area apartment owner has scooped up a pair of Carlisle-area complexes alongside nine other properties around the state. The Carlisle-area properties — the 93-unit Hanover Manor and 80-unit Carlwynne Manor — are the two smallest properties taken in the deal, which includes more than 3,400 units overall,
CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH MAYOR AUTHORIZES BURN BAN
Please be advised that Mayor Kenneth Hock, at the recommendation of Dustin Ulrich, Fire Chief and EMS Director, authorized a burn ban in the Borough of Chambersburg, effective Wednesday, June 26, 2024, through Monday, July 22, 2024. The Mayor declared the burn ban because of drier than normal temperatures, with no significant rainfall being forecast. On Monday, July 22, 2024, Town Council may by Resolution extend the burn ban.
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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