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7-Eleven in Cumberland County with Raise the Roost fried chicken to host grand opening
The long-awaited 7-Eleven in Cumberland County is set to turn on the Slurpee machines. The store at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, featuring a Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits kiosk, opens Thursday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Dunkin’ opening in Cumberland County with free coffee
A Dunkin’ opening in Cumberland County is celebrating a grand opening Friday with a free coffee promotion. The first 100 people in line on July 26 at the shop at 1110 E. Simpson St. in Mechanicsburg will receive free coffee for a year. The restaurant opens at 9 a.m.
Family-owned restaurant debuts in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, family-owned restaurant that is owned and operated by four brothers recently opened its doors in Cumberland County. The Trindel Family Restaurant, located at 5001 East Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg, is owned and operated by four brothers who previously worked for a number of years at the West Manchester Diner, which is owned by their cousin.
Historic Hertzler Bridge in Carlisle temporarily closed
CARLISLE, Pa. — A historic Cumberland County bridge has been closed to traffic after an inspection revealed "minor issues" that require further investigation, county officials said Wednesday. The 128-year-old Hertzler Bridge in Carlisle was closed on Wednesday, the county's communications office said in a press release. The county’s bridge...
Gettysburg School District To Go Device-Free Starting Next School Year
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago…
Gov. Shapiro at Shippensburg University to highlight budget
Gov. Shapiro at Shippensburg University to highlight budget. Gov. Shapiro greets people as he prepares to leave Shippensburg University. Gov. Josh Shapiro visits Shippensburg University to highlight the bipartisan budget he signed into law. July 23, 2024. Dan Gleiter | dgleiter@pennlive.comGet Photo. 2 / 15. Gov. Shapiro at Shippensburg University...
Franklin County deed transfers: June 9-15, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for June 9-15, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. Harry Way to Kristin Bard, Blanchard Avenue, Chambersburg, $135,000. Buy Sell Now Pa. LP to Valibabu Salad, Jackson Avenue, Washington Township, $250,000. Kriss Black to Josiah Lakjer, Path Valley...
Old Mary B. Sharpe elementary is latest historic school to transform into apartments
Lauren (Wilkes) Hill remembers the smell of applesauce that would waft onto the playground at Mary B. Sharpe Elementary School from a nearby factory. For her grandmother Judy (Wagner) Etter, Heinz ketchup evokes memories from her days attending the former Chambersburg school. They were among five generations of their family to attend the school,...
Locally-owned macaron bakery debuts in Adams County
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A new, locally owned bakery that offers a wide variety of macarons recently opened its first brick-and-mortar storefront in Littlestown, Adams County. Something Sweet is owned and operated by self-taught baker Brianna Beverly, who first began teaching herself how to bake about 12 years ago...
Martin’s Mill Bridge Park Gears Up for 175th Anniversary Celebration
This weekend, the Martin’s Mill Bridge will mark its 175th anniversary with a series of events organized by dedicated staff and volunteers at Martin’s Mill Bridge Park. The local Board of Supervisors is extending an open invitation to the community for the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday at 1 PM.
Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
Met-Ed installing Smart Grid enhancements in eastern Pennsylvania
On Monday, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary in Eastern Pennsylvania, announced it was installing smart, automated equipment on power lines service more than 24,000 in that part of the state. Officials said the smart grid ... Read More » The post Met-Ed installing Smart Grid enhancements in eastern Pennsylvania appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Shapiro Administration Secures $500 Million for Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge, Largest Federal Transportation Grant Ever Received in Pennsylvania
The Governor and PennDOT Secretary Carroll have advocated for this federal funding for the last year and a half – and this investment from the Biden Administration to replace the South Bridge is the largest grant in state history for a transportation project. The South Bridge carries more than...
United Way of Franklin County Launches “United We Dine” Campaign
The United Way of Franklin County has kicked off its “United We Dine” initiative, a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting local social programs through community dining. From July 11 to September 11, 2024, residents can contribute to the cause simply by eating out at participating restaurants across the county.
Franklin County Announces 2024 Nursing Scholarship Recipients
Franklin County Commissioners have awarded six local high school graduates with a $2,500 scholarship each for nursing education. The scholarships are financed by proceeds from the 2013 sale of the county nursing home. Since its inception in 2017, the program has assisted 48 students. This year’s awardees include Megan Eshleman...
Gettysburg Foundation welcomes Japanese delegation for tour of battlefield, borough
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The Gettysburg National Military Park and staff members of the Gettysburg Foundation recently welcomed a delegation from the battlefield's sister park, the Sekigahara Battlefield in Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from Japan's Gifu Prefecture government, the Sekigahara Battlefield, and the Japanese tourism industry were in attendance for a...
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