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Hundreds of vendors set up for annual Corn Festival
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The annual Corn Festival was held Saturday in Shippensburg. It’s held every year on the last Saturday in August. The event brings together the entire community. “I think it’s a tradition,” Michael Smith, President of the Shippensburg Corn Festival, said. “People come back when...
Franklin County Chick-fil-A closing next week for renovations
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Chambersburg, Franklin County, will close its doors next week for renovations. abc27 news reported back in January when Chick-fil-A officials first confirmed that they would be closing their location on 970 Norland Avenue for renovations. The land development plans for this remodel were first submitted to the Borough […]
Franklin County deed transfers: July 14-20, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for July 14-20, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
Franklin County Firefighters Tackle Emergencies and Host Bingo Night
Franklin County volunteer firefighters had a busy day responding to several emergency calls while maintaining their community commitments. The day began at 10:48 AM when Squad 41 and Engine 45 were dispatched to Exit 14 on Interstate 81, where they quickly extinguished a tractor-trailer’s brake fire. Later, at 3:30...
Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament canceled after participants receive threats
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The eighth annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament has been canceled due to direct threats toward participants, according to Franklin County Commissioners. The event, set to take place on Aug. 30, was canceled by the Franklin County Commissioners and Penn National Golf Club after an unknown individual made an unspecified […]
Chambersburg Welcomes New Park: Cumberland Community Park
In a generous act of community spirit, the Gaugler Family has donated a plot of land on Cumberland Avenue, nestled between Highland and Byers Avenues, for the creation of a new public park. The newly named Cumberland Community Park is set to enhance the local environment and provide a recreational space for residents of Chambersburg.
Downtown Chambersburg Hosts Art Walk This Friday
Chambersburg residents and visitors are invited to experience the Art Walk in downtown Chambersburg on Friday, September 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This event provides an excellent opportunity for a night out, featuring a leisurely stroll through the heart of the city where various art displays can be enjoyed.
Performing Arts Venues in the Valley
Are you looking to catch a show or movie? Cumberland Valley is home to several fantastic performing arts theaters that offer a diverse range of entertainment. Get your popcorn ready as you explore these unique venues!. Located in the heart of New Cumberland, the West Shore Theatre has been a...
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday at Mont Alto State Park
MONT ALTO– Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently visited Mont Alto State Park to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. The iconic wildfire prevention spokesperson was officially ‘born’ August 9, 1944, when the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Ad Council developed...
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