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4-and-8-year-old siblings died from asphyxiation after their mother used a leash she bought previously to hang them from a beam inside their home; mother sentencedpineblufftoday.com10 hours ago
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Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House FireDaily Voice6 hours ago
Residents Rescued From Roof Of Hagerstown House FireDaily Voice11 hours ago
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New bridge officially opens in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Franklin County officials came together to celebrate the opening of the new Hickory Run Road Bridge in Chambersburg. According to Franklin County, officials came together on Thursday, October 17, to celebrate the opening of the new Hickory Run Road Bridge. The new County Bridge 63 carries Hickory Run Road (T-268) over […]
Residents Rescued From Roof Of Hagerstown House Fire
Crews were called shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 19 to the 200 block of Prospect Avenue where there was a smoke detector that activated inside an area row home. Upon arrival, firefighters rescued occupants from the roof of the residence and were able to knock down the flames and contain them to two of the nine units within the row, though others sustained smoke and water damage.
Weather Update for Franklin County 10/19/2024
Day: Expect a sunny day with clear skies. The temperature will reach a high of around 70°F. Winds will be calm, creating a pleasant autumn atmosphere. Night: The clear conditions will continue into the evening, with temperatures dropping to a low of 41°F. Sunday, October 20, 2024:. Day:...
Gettysburg factory nears completion of 66,000 square-foot expansion
An Adams County factory has announced a major expansion to its facilities, the company shared in a press release. Pella Corporation, which operates a large factory on Proline Place in Straban Township, just east of Gettysburg, announced that the factory is nearing completion on a 66,000 square-foot expansion. ...
New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department Assists in Emergency Delivery on Wayne Road
Company 17 of the New Franklin Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a situation on Wayne Road (Rt. 316), where a female driver was actively in labor. Responders, including Su 17, Amb 1-7, Med 23-11, and POV members, swiftly arrived at the scene. One of the volunteers, a labor and delivery nurse, assisted in the delivery of the baby.
District playoff tracker: See which Franklin, Fulton teams made the postseason
Eighteen area teams from Franklin and Fulton counties will see their fall seasons extend into the postseason. Eleven teams made the District 3 tournament, while seven qualified for the District 5 playoffs. Greencastle-Antrim girls volleyball earned the top seed in District 3 3A and a bye into the quarterfinals. Shalom Christian, in its...
Fairfield woman, 43, charged with misdemeanors after August vandalism in Gettysburg
Charges recently were filed against the Adams County woman police allege defaced various sites around Gettysburg and its historic battlefield in August, according to court records. Suzanne Weiser, 43, of Fairfield, faces misdemeanor charges of intentional desecration of a public monument, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct as a result of multiple instances of...
Reflections – Franklin County Experiences Shaped View
I am 40 years old, times two. I have lived a life that some people might think is charmed, while others closer to me understand how and why my life has been anything but smooth and easy. Much of what I have touched turned out to be OK, even though it was always more difficult and expensive than what I had imagined.
Used Book Sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Habitat For Humanity and St John’s United Church of Christ have partnered together again to host a used book sale to benefit Habitat’s housing ministry. Over 30,000 books, puzzles, games, music, and more were donated by the community. Donations for the sale are now closed. The sale will take place at St. John’s UCC over three days on Oct 25 (Fri) from 2-8pm, Oct 26 (Sat) from 9am-5pm and Oct 27 (Sun) from Noon-4pm. This is a volunteer-led initiative and all proceeds will be used to help build the next Habitat house in Franklin County. Mark Story, Habitat Director of Advancement says, “Following the success of our previous sales we are pleased to provide this opportunity to the community again. We especially thank the leadership at St. John’s Church for the sale space, BCM Payroll Services for their generous sponsorship, and The Butcher Shoppe for donating bags.” St John’s Church is located at 1811 Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg. Full sale details can be found online at: sjucc1811.org/book-sale/
Truck fire closes part of I-81 in Cumberland County
UPDATE at 10:45 a.m.: The left lane has opened, but the right lane is still closed, and traffic delays continue. A section of Interstate 81 northbound is closed in the Shippensburg area because of a tractor-trailer fire, the Cumberland County public safety department reported. The highway is closed between Exit...
Central Pa. community pushes back against proposed apartment complex
Neighbors in a York County community are fighting against a proposed apartment complex over concerns about increased traffic on rural roads and unsafe conditions. On Oct. 22, the Newberry Township Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on preliminary final subdivision plans submitted by Zenith Construction, Inc. in Hagerstown, Maryland, for Church Road Apartments at Church and Paddletown roads.
New Chambersburg Traffic Route for AppleFest on Saturday 10/19/24
A new traffic control route was developed by the Borough to better manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic during special events that close Main Street and Lincoln Way in Downtown Chambersburg. The new route strives to ensure safe pedestrian access during Downtown events while providing efficient detour routes for vehicle operators to travel north, south, east and west around the event. Please see attachedDowntown Event Traffic Control Map.
Boiling Springs tops Carter McCauley and Greencastle-Antrim
Boiling Springs picked up a divisional win on Friday night, topping Greencastle-Antrim 15-13. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter and weekly, curated High School Sports Highlights newsletter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Meet Chugga and Crumpet, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Chugga and Crumpet, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Chugga and Crumpet would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
Final proposed MPRP route chosen, about 800 letters sent to property owners
The Public Service Enterprise Group has announced a final route for a planned regional transmission line — a project that has been condemned by many Frederick County, Md., residents and criticized by Frederick County officials. The route for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP), available at mprp.com, runs through the southeastern and southern parts of...
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