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Detour to Begin this Saturday for Route 116 Bridge Replacement Project Near Gettysburg, Adams County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a detour is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 20, for the bridge replacement project on Route 116 near Gettysburg. The bridge spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township. The detour will use Knoxlyn...
Girl Scout opens community dog park | On the Bright Side
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — An Adams County Girl Scout recently opened up a dog park in her community. It's helping meet a need for the area's four-legged friends. "This is just a place for dogs to run around, and the community really loves it," Greta Haley said. Four-legged friends...
Franklin County rolls out crisis intervention program for employees
The Franklin County Commissioners have unveiled an initiative to assist employees who are struggling after experiencing a stressful incident on the job or in their personal lives. Franklin County's Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team is an internal confidential support group of trained county staff who offer debriefing services and...
Multiple counties in Central PA announce extended senior center hours to help keep older residents cool
LANCASTER, Pa. — As the temperatures continue to soar on Monday, several area senior centers are offering extended hours to help keep Central Pennsylvania seniors cool. The Lancaster County Office of Aging announced that eight senior centers across the county will offer extended hours, while the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging said it will open three of its locations longer on Monday and Tuesday to help its seniors escape the heat.
Living History At Children Of Gettysburg 1863
The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to partner with living historians to offer area residents and visitors to Gettysburg living history programming at Children of Gettysburg 1863 on select weekends. Open daily, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for the summer season through Oct. 14, Children of Gettysburg 1863 is an interactive...
National Night Out Events in Carlisle - Shippensburg - Boiling Springs
National Night Out is an annual event, started in 1984, to promote neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. Since then, millions of people in 16,000 communities have taken part in National Night Out events such as block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events. This year, National Night Out...
Chambersburg Remembers History of 1864 and Celebrates the Spirit of Community
At first glance, Chambersburg seems like an ordinary town with tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and an appealing downtown. Yet, the history of July 30, 1864, makes Chambersburg far from ordinary. Step back 160 years to a hot, July day–July 30, 1864. Confederate General John McCausland rode into Chambersburg. He and...
Bill to Regulate Pharmacy Managers Nears Approval
A new bill aimed at regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) is set to reach the governor’s desk, having garnered bipartisan support in both legislative chambers. The bill seeks to address issues caused by PBMs, which, according to Jessica Benham, D-Carrick, include contributing to the closure of community pharmacies and increasing drug costs. Benham’s push for the legislation followed visits to pharmacies throughout various regions of the commonwealth.
Franklin County Announces 2024 We Salute You Scholarship Recipients
The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs have announced the 2024 We Salute You Scholarship recipients. Five high school graduates will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for their post-graduation education. The scholarship supports dependents of area veterans. Eligible applicants are Franklin County high school seniors...
Traffic restrictions for bridge inspection on Interstate 81 in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — PennDOT announced an inspection on the Interstate 81 bridge spanning Conococheague Creek near Chambersburg in Franklin County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The inspection will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, between...
HEADS UP! NEW street closures announced for Old Market Day, Burning of Chambersburg festivities
15 July 2024- On Saturday, July 20 2024, Philadelphia Ave will be closed to traffic at Commerce Street south to Chambers Street due to a new detour for traffic for the Old Market Day special event in the downtown. The hours of the closure will be from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
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