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CRIME & SAFETY
Franklin Volunteer Firefighters Respond to Multiple Incidents on Thursday
On Thursday, Franklin’s volunteer firefighters were called to multiple incidents, showcasing their dedication and swift action in the face of emergencies. Early in the morning at 4:12 AM, Engine 45 and Truck 42 were dispatched to a fire alarm situation. Later in the day, at 10:22 AM, Squad 41...
Shippensburg man acquitted in major animal cruelty case
UPDATE: This post was updated at 11:56 p.m. Friday with some insights from one of the jurors who sat in on the Orndorff case. A Shippensburg-area man who saw more than 400 animals seized from his property three years ago was found not guilty of animal cruelty charges Friday after a week-long trial the defense at times sought to portray as a prosecution of a little-known corner of agribusiness.
RoadRage: Christopher, Michelle Skaggs Charged Police Say
Christopher "Chris" Clinton Skaggs and Michelle (Naugle) Skaggs previously of Shippensburg but most recently of Orrstown have been charged with disorderly conduct Title 18 5503(a)(4), according to the police release. Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland...
Franklin County Veterans Golf Tournament Canceled Due to Threat
The 8th annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for this Friday at the Penn National Golf Club & Inn, has been abruptly canceled. Organizers, including county commissioners, cited a security threat made against participants as the primary reason for the cancellation. Dean Horst, the chairman of the...
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