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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. Harry Way to Kristin Bard, Blanchard Avenue, Chambersburg, $135,000. Buy Sell Now Pa. LP to Valibabu Salad, Jackson Avenue, Washington Township, $250,000. Kriss Black to Josiah Lakjer, Path Valley...
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 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...
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...
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.
⚠️Contaminated foundry to be redeveloped
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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.
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...
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...
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.”
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