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Carlisle Home Builder Acquitted of Felony Theft Charges in Cumberland County
A Cumberland County judge has acquitted Carlisle-area home builder Timothy Hoffman of multiple felony theft charges. Hoffman, owner of Hoffman Custom Contracting, faced accusations from five former clients, who claimed he misused their funds for home construction projects. After nearly two weeks of testimony, Judge Matt Smith issued a directed verdict, halting the case before it could reach the jury.
10 most expensive homes sold in Cumberland County, Sept. 30-6
A house in Camp Hill that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cumberland County in the past week. In total, 61 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $309,735. The average price per square foot ended up at $180.
Chambersburg Area School District Leases Office Space for Community Engagement Center
The Chambersburg Area School District has started leasing 3,440 square feet of office space at 20 S. Main St. as of October 1. The office, located in downtown Chambersburg, will serve as a Community Engagement Center aimed at providing support to at-risk students and their families. The Franklin County Area...
United Way of Franklin County recognized two local volunteers
United Way of Franklin County recognized two local volunteers for their dedicated service to the nonprofit community. The Cynthia Hawbaker Memorial Award is given each year in appreciation for extraordinary volunteer commitment and serves as a memorial to the service and commitment of the former executive director of the organization. This year, United Way of Franklin County recognized Pat Marthouse and Mindy Dice.
Tips on registering to vote, updating voter information
Pennsylvanians have until Monday, Oct. 21, to register to vote or make changes to their voter registration information ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election. To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must: Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the electionBe a citizen of the United States...
More than books: Adams County Library System adds 'Library of Things' to borrow
Need to borrow a drill? Or a knitting loom? Pickleball paddles? The board game Battleship? Yoga dice? A laser distance meter? Maybe even a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen levels? Thanks to a recent effort by the Adams County Library System, library card holders now have access to all of these things and more in the county system's new "library of things." ...
🥇 You make the call: Help decide the Franklin County Athletes of the Week (9/30-10/5)
Last week brought more outstanding performances across Franklin County fields and courts. Now, it's time for the fans to decide which performances top the others. Readers can cast their vote every week for the boys and girls Athletes of the Week. This week, the poll runs until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The winners will be...
Video: Veterans organization in Le Roy produced video to promote umpire training program
Remote video URL Le Roy-based American Warrior, a non-profit that serves veterans and helps guide high school students into military careers, produced a video to promote the veteran's umpire training program run by Wounded Warriors in Carlisle, Pa.Dan Clor, president of American Warrior, said the program prepares veterans to to become
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Farm and Garden Penn State Extension
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue to provide quality education via a wide variety of webinars and recordings. If you have difficulty registering online for any of these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at 877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time, as well. Continue to search our website: extension.psu.edu for the latest offerings.
Cumberland County chiropractor accused of misleading patients with false insurance coverage claims
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Mechanicsburg chiropractor has been accused of misleading patients into thinking their care would be covered by their insurance, according to a recent lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry. Jason Michael Fullmer, of Central PA Spinal Health Chiropractic, LLC, is accused of violating the...
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