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Hanover Evening Sun

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See opening of new Oil Creek Trailhead at the Hanover Trolley Trail

Hanover, PA · 11h

Hanover Evening Sun

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South Western High School classes canceled due to power outage

Electrical issues stemming from a power outage closed South Western High School on Friday, district officials. Parents received notifications that the high school Penn Township had been closed on Nov. 13 due to a power outage. Separately, crews were spotted working on the school. The closure only affects the high school on Bowman Road, according to the notification. In a statement, district superintendent Rob Freil told The Evening Sun that the school's electrical issue resulted from an overworked motor which had been attempting to provide the school building with power amid an overnight power outage. The widespread power outage had been reported across south Hanover on the night prior, Thursday, Nov. 12, around 10:15 p.m. that night. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . The Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department was then called for an outside investigation around 10:26 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a large bang in the area of the Brunswick Drive Met-Ed substation, records showed, with firefighters tracing the issue back to the substation. By 10:42 p.m., the Met-Ed outage tracker reported around 2,684 customers were without power, the majority

Hanover, PA · 6h

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ICYM – Get ready Chambersburg – your taxes are going up

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Borough residents could see an increase of approximately $125 a year in property taxes and utility costs under the borough’s proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget was presented to Borough Council during its meeting Monday night. While the budget includes no increases to police or...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d
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Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) – 11/10/2026

Tuesday – November 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Troxel Council Chambers. 1. Call meeting to order 7:00 PM. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes. A. A motion to approve the Business Meeting Agenda of November 10, 2026. B. A motion to approve the Meeting Minutes...

Gettysburg, PA · 2d
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Utz announces new CEO ahead of $2.9 billion acquisition

HANOVER, PA — Utz Brands, parent company of salty snack brands including Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon, will appoint a new CEO following its acquisition by Intersnack Group. Effective Dec. 1, John Lindeman will become CEO, succeeding Howard Friedman, who has led the company for nearly four years. Lindeman brings prior CEO experience to the role in addition to familiarity with the Utz business, having served on the company’s board since August 2020.

Hanover, PA · 4d

abc27 News

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Carlisle high school teacher shares 582-pound elk harvest with students

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Hunting is a huge deal in Pennsylvania, mainly because of the state’s deer and elk populations. One Midstate teacher had the hunt of a lifetime and didn’t want to leave his students out. Joshua Knisely is an 11th- and 12th-grade emotional support teacher at Carlisle High School. He’s also a hunter, […]

Carlisle, PA · 1d

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Main Street Hanover Remembers Beloved Community Member James A. Plakas, Owner of Texas Hot Weiner Lunch

Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover joins the Hanover community in mourning the loss of James A. Plakas, a beloved local business owner, family man, and longtime member of the Hanover community, who passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the age of 91. For generations of Hanover...

Hanover, PA · 3d

Hanover Evening Sun

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Hanover trail opens wetlands trailhead for hikers, bikers and birders

Visiting the restored wetlands of Oil Creek along the Hanover Trolley Trail is easier than ever before, thanks to the newly opened Oil Creek Trailhead east of Hanover. On Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2026, county, state and local officials cut the ribbon on the Oil Creek Trailhead of the Hanover Trolley Trail, which is now open at 6775 York Road, State Route 116, in Heidelberg Township. The new trailhead provides access into the latest segment of the Hanover Trolley Trail, which opened in late 2025 and spans over 10 acres of restored wetlands from Gitts Run Road to Jacobs Mill Road. Previously reported: New wetlands section of the Hanover Trolley Trail opens for hikes and bikes in nature Along with adding 23 parking spaces for visitors, the trailhead features a new pedestrian bridge overlooking the wetlands, a bathroom, benches, an information kiosk, bicycle racks and a bike repair station. Handicap accessible parking and ramps are provided at the trailhead, giving birdwatchers and photographers of all ages and abilities a direct way to view wildlife among the newly restored wetlands without having to hike the trail. Prior to the new trailhead parking area, visiting the restored wetlands would have required a

Hanover, PA · 11h

Franklin County Free Press

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Meritus Health Recognizes 17 Employees With Exceeding Expectations Awards

Meritus Health recognized 17 team members with Exceeding Expectations awards for going beyond their assigned duties. In a public announcement, the health system thanked the recipients for their care and dedication to patients and the community. Photo credits to Meritus Health.

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

Gettysburg Connection

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Retired Marine Corps Trailblazer speaks in Arendtsville

Upper Adams Intermediate students in Arendtsville heard firsthand about the opportunities and experiences of military service when retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ashley Carrier shared her story today as part of the school’s annual Veterans Day program. The 5th and 6th grade band kicked off the program with a...

Arendtsville, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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Fire destroys Cumberland County home

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A fire destroyed a Cumberland County home early Tuesday morning. According to the Silver Springs Community Fire Company, crews responded to the 100 block of Birch Street in Silver Spring Township for a reported house fire early Tuesday morning. Officials said that firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the building. […]

Cumberland County, PA · 2d

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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in Franklin County in 2026

Churches and organizations in Franklin County are offering free Thanksgiving meals. Meal options are available in Chambersburg and Greencastle on various dates leading up to Thanksgiving. Some locations offer dine-in, carry-out, and delivery services for their free meals. Several organizations are also providing free turkeys and groceries for those who...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Pennsylvania Antique Thrift Store You Should Visit Before The First Snow Falls

A 1918 Montgomery Ward department store now holds more than 100 vendors across four floors. Yes, the same company that once sold America everything by catalog. The building got a second life, and it’s packed with treasures. The ground floor ceilings rise 18 feet high. Restored maple floors run...

Carlisle, PA · 4d

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Before Becoming A Snack Empire, Utz Started In A Family Kitchen In Pennsylvania In 1921

Fifty pounds of potato chips an hour, made with hand-operated equipment in a summer kitchen. That was the entire operation at the start. Two people, one stove setup, and a whole lot of sliced potatoes. The couple behind it sold those chips fresh to nearby grocers and farmers markets. Their...

Hanover, PA · 22h

abc27 News

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Gettysburg will have multiple festive events throughout December for the holidays

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Visitors usually come to Gettysburg to take a trip back in time to the Civil War era, but for the holiday season, the historic borough will be transforming into a winter wonderland. Destination Gettysburg announced Wednesday that multiple festive events, such as home tours and live performances, will be held throughout […]

Gettysburg, PA · 2d

WITF

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New Franklin County facility offers a different approach to mental health treatment

Arkview Behavioral Health's new facility in Fayetteville brings individualized mental health treatment to Franklin County. On a winding road in Franklin County, a former school building has been transformed into a place where people can focus on their mental health through a structured curriculum and individualized therapy. Arkview Behavioral Health...

Franklin County, PA · 4d

abc27 News

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Midstate county records state’s highest voter turnout

(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]

Cumberland County, PA · 5h

abc27 News

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Local golf course restaurant gets a new name and new management

DILLSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A golf course restaurant in York County is now operating under a new name and a new management team. The Range End Golf Club, located in Dillsburg, York County, just announced that its former restaurant, Range + Rye, is now under new management and has been renamed ‘The Overlook at Range […]

Dillsburg, PA · 3d

Franklin County Free Press

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CareerTech Trailer Raffle Tickets Available Through Nov. 19

Franklin County Career and Technology Center is selling raffle tickets for a 5-by-10-foot utility trailer built, painted and assembled by current students. The project was made possible by workforce partner CAM Superline. All proceeds will benefit the CAM Career Collab Awards for students. Tickets cost $10 each, with sales closing...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Meet Reptile Invasion Meet & Greet at The Serpent's Key

Reptile lovers and curious families alike are invited to an exciting, hands-on experience as The Serpent's Key and Reptile Invasion team up for a special community event in downtown Hanover. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to meet and interact with more than 30 ambassador reptiles, each selected to help...

Hanover, PA · 2d