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Memorial day parades canceled as storms loom in central Pa.
Several Memorial Day parades planned for Monday have been canceled due to predicted severe weather, including in the towns of Carlisle, Lingelstown, Lititz, Lebanon, Elizabethtown Borough, and Chambersburg. Many of the municipalities that canceled their parades will still have indoor Memorial Day Services. The Elizabethtown Memorial Day Service that normally...
Local Students Collaborate with VFW to Clean Hometown Heroes Banners in Chambersburg
Members of the Career Magnet School (CMS) Student School Board and Mrs. Garland’s civics class participated in a community service project aimed at cleaning the Hometown Heroes Banners that adorned the streets of Chambersburg for two years. The banners, which honor local veterans, have been exposed to various weather conditions, resulting in significant dirt accumulation.
Upcoming Closure of Northbound I-81 Welcome Center for HVAC Upgrades
The northbound Interstate 81 Welcome Center in Franklin County, located approximately one mile north of the Maryland state line, will be closed from June 3-7 for the replacement of its HVAC system with a more energy-efficient model. This closure will also affect the Welcome Center parking area. The nearest alternative rest area on northbound I-81 is just north of Exit 37 (Route 233/Newville).
Former Newville Borough Manager headed to court on charges of mishandling funds
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A former manager for a Cumberland County borough accused of mishandling hundreds of thousands of dollars was in court. Fred Potzer, of Newville, waived his preliminary hearing while in court Thursday on charges that accuse him of mishandling funds while he was the Newville Borough Manager, a position he held for […]
2024-2025 Franklin County Dairy Princess crowned
Ashley Ocker, 16, of Chambersburg, was crowned the 2024-2025 Franklin County Dairy Princess recently during the 57th annual pageant held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. The pageant is sponsored by the Franklin County Dairy Promotion Committee. The daughter of Steve and Sharon Ocker, Ashley is a junior at Shalom Christian...
Dispatcher Celebrates 25 Years of Dedicated Service at State Capitol Ceremony
Today, a special ceremony was held at the state capitol building to honor Brian Denham, also known as “Den-ham” or “Levi” to close friends and family, for his 25 years of service. Denham, who has spent over two decades with Franklin County, was celebrated for his significant contributions and enduring dedication.
Museum at Monterey Pass Battlefield 2024 Season Opening
The Museum at Monterey Pass Battlefield is set to open its doors for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25th. Visitors can explore the museum from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the opening day. Throughout the season, the museum will be open every Saturday and Sunday during the same hours.
Cumberland County bridge to be named in honor of ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero
Army Sgt. 1st Class Randall Shughart was 35 when he was killed in action during the infamous Black Hawk Down mission in Somalia in 1993. More than 30 years later, just after the Memorial Day holiday, a Newville bridge crossing Big Spring Creek where Shughart played as a boy is being named in his honor.
Here’s why you may see a helicopter flying over Central Pennsylvania
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A helicopter will be in the sky Wednesday flying over parts of Central Pennsylvania. York County Office of Emergency Management posted on Facebook that a black and silver Bell helicopter with N651HA emblazoned on its side will be in the air. According to the post, the reason for the helicopter is because […]
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