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Police: Child left in ‘substantial pain,’ two charged
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two people from Bedford County are facing charges for allegedly abusing a 1-year-old. Lee Ott, 45, of Woodbury, and Jamie Williams, 22, of Six Mile Run are facing charges after a 1-year-old was brought to UPMC Altoona and was treated for bruising and scratching, according to the criminal complaint. On […]
Shippensburg man accused of trespassing on farm with gun, evading cops denied bail
A Shippensburg man was denied bail after he was arrested following a foot pursuit for allegedly trespassing and threatening the property owner with a gun. William P. Adkins, 49, is charged with two felony counts of criminal trespass and burglary, and misdemeanor counts of simple assault, terroristic threats, evading arrest on foot, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court records.
Church's bus window shattered in Chambersburg, police investigating
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are investigating after someone shattered the window on a Chambersburg church's bus. According to Chambersburg Police, the incident happened over the weekend of April 20. The bus was parked beside the Church's administrative building on 56 N. Second Street when a passenger side...
Rita’s Italian Ice announces Franklin County grand opening
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new Rita’s Italian Ice in Franklin County recently announced their upcoming grand opening date. abc27 news previously reported back in September when we first confirmed that a new Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location would be opening on 731 Wayne Avenue in Chambersburg.
Chambersburg brings back grazing goats
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – For the second year in a row, expect to see grazing goats managing overgrown trails in Chambersburg. The borough says they’ve authorized FlockWorks to provide guided goat grazing to clear overgrown land along the banks of the Conocochegue Creek adjacent to the Rail Trail between West King and Commerce Streets.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds expected Tuesday night
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — After a quiet start Tuesday morning with some sunshine, cloud cover thickens up as a cold front approaches northeast and central Pennsylvania. The front will arrive from west to east starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing through the evening. Scattered showers and storms will develop along the front, some potentially on the […]
Traffic blocked by crash on Route 30 reported in Chambersburg Borough
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A crash was reported in Chambersburg Borough Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to Walker Road and Lincoln Way East (Route 30) shortly after 9 a.m. According to Franklin County dispatchers, the crash was blocking traffic. Fire police were called...
Car shows, festivals and the first carnival: Things to do in May in Franklin County
As summer nears, May is a big month for car shows, family festivals, beer fests, chicken barbecues, benefit golf tournaments and other kinds of events. The first carnival of the year in Franklin County even starts at the end of the month. Check out these and other events in May.
Chase Stenger homers, drives in 3 for Chambersburg in win over Altoona
Chase Stenger homered and drove in three runs Thursday for Chambersburg in a 9-5 win over Altoona. Tyler Brechbiel and Jake Folmar each had two RBIs for the Trojans, and Ceagan Truett had one. Cole Yeager pitched four innings, striking out five while allowing three earned runs, to get the...
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