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Dirty kitchens, hand-washing violations, unsafe food temps found in Franklin inspections

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Food safety inspectors identified violations involving improper food temperatures, employee hand-washing, sanitation, food storage and equipment maintenance during inspections of restaurants and other food establishments across Franklin County. Among the findings were improperly held meat at Caretti’s Pizza, sanitation and hand-washing violations at Egg Roll...

Franklin County, PA · 9h
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Waynesboro school board member censured over alcohol use

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area School District Director Linda Zimmerman has vowed to file defamation charges against fellow board members after she was censured for coming to board meetings while impaired by alcohol at the board meeting this week. Zimmerman, whose term expires in December 2027, was accused last...

Waynesboro, PA · 22h
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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 3d
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Franklin County officials describe homelessness challenge

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Mental illness, financial hardship and a shortage of stable housing are among the challenges facing homeless residents of Franklin County, outreach workers told county commissioners this week. The discussion came as county commissioners proclaimed Nov. 15-21 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. More than 19,000 county residents...

Franklin County, PA · 22h
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Cockroaches, unsafe food temps among violations in Washington County inspections

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Food safety inspections conducted across Washington County in October found violations involving improper food temperatures, pest activity, sanitation, food storage and equipment maintenance at restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other food service facilities. The inspections included comprehensive reviews, complaint investigations, ownership-change inspections and follow-up visits. Several...

Washington County, MD · 3d

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Franklin County deed transfers: Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers for Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County CKW Properties LLC to James Mayne, Lot G23, McCleary Drive, Greene Township, $199,900 Erin Paige Delaney to Allen Byers, Lots 1-5, Old Mill Road, Washington Township, $260,000 Laura Money to Paul Yeager, Lot 13, Section N, Fairway Drive East, Guilford Township, $332,000 Richard Rundle to Christopher Schindler, West Second Street, Waynesboro, $269,000 MPJW Properties LLC to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, Lot 9, Timothy Drive, Antrim Township, $218,000 Steven Shelly to Ashlea Madison Sinkewich Sippel, Warm Spring Road, St. Thomas Township, $330,000 Evan Burkholder to Austin Burkholder, Tracts 1-2, Wilkson Lane, Guilford Township, $3,000,000 John Denny to Andrew Demark, Lot 29, Bell Avenue, Hamilton Township, $370,000 Rusty Lynn Myers to Connor Myers, Lot 7, Grant Shook Road, Antrim Township, $200,000 Anthony Paul Kostreski III to Joseph Byers, Molly Pitcher Highway, Greene Township, $625,000 Timothy Cave to Megan Miller, Bino Road, Antrim Township, $220,000 Kammi Kai Hefner to Harold Kendall, Suburban Drive, Hamilton Township, $145,000 David Kuhns to Marie Fitzgerald, Lot 30C, Lantern Lane, Chambersburg,

Franklin County, PA · 4h

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This Under-The-Radar Maryland Eatery Feels Like A Scene Straight Out Of A Fairytale

Somewhere between the mountains and the Maryland state line, there’s a restaurant that feels like it was conjured out of a dream. The Carriage House Inn Restaurant in Emmitsburg, Maryland is that restaurant, and visiting it for the first time is the kind of experience that makes you question every dining decision you’ve made up until this point.

Emmitsburg, MD · 1d

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Game of the week: Smithsburg, Mountain Ridge set to square off for berth in state quarters

There are four big reasons why Smithsburg’s football team would love nothing more than to beat Mountain Ridge in Friday night’s Maryland 1A West Region second-round game. The first three reasons are simple. The Miners are 3-0 against the Leopards in the all-time series. The fourth reason, however,...

Smithsburg, MD · 1d

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10,000 flags. 51,000+ Americans killed, wounded, captured, or missing at Gettysburg. Each flag stands for a story that shouldn’t fade. 🇺🇸 A Field of Remembrance is up near the Eternal Light Peace Memorial through Nov. 23.

Gettysburg, PA · 18h

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Vehicle fire causes closure on I-81 in Franklin County: dispatch

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A portion of I-81 in Franklin County has been shut down due to a reported vehicle fire. Dispatch said they received a report of the fire around 10:30 p.m. on I-81 southbound in Antrim Township. Officials said the lanes near exit 5 is currently...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Cheapest gas stations in Chambersburg

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Chambersburg using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 11104 Grindstone Hill Rd, Greencastle, PA. - Price: $3.78. #6. BJ's. - Address: 540 Gateway Ave , Chambersburg, PA. - Price: $3.95.

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

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Late volleyball coach honored in Waynesboro with gym renaming

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — A proposal was approved unanimously by the Waynesboro Area School District Board on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to rename the high school gymnasium in honor of former Maidens volleyball coach Kim Saunders, who passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 53. The name proposed...

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

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AHS pet of the week: Shake

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Antietam Humane Society offers cats, dogs and a variety of animals for adoption to loving homes. For more information on providing a forever home, prospective pet owners may visit the shelter at 8513 Lyons Rd., visit the website or call 717-762-9091. Pet of the week...

Waynesboro, PA · 3d

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Winchester promoter of 23 years dies

Doug Timmons, the longest-tenured promoter in Winchester (Va.) Speedway history who also supported numerous Late Model racers at Winchester and Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway over many decades, died early Tuesday morning at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. His passing was reported by retired racer Alan Sagi, who heard the news from family members. The Hagerstown resident, who died of heart failure, was 80.

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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RSVP now for Thanksgiving dinner at Franklin County restaurants

Relax and kick back this Thanksgiving with a restaurant-prepared meal. Here's where to get one in Franklin County. The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's , 7325 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, will host a Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Leiters' Fine Catering will serve turkey, ham and all the trimmings, plus desserts and drinks. The price for everything, plus gratuity, is $45.95 for adults and $22 for ages 5-10. Payment required at reservation; seating limited; call 717-830-6337 or go to tinyurl.com/GibblesThanksgiving. The Orchards The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, will host a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. There will be a carving station featuring prime rib and honey and clove glazed ham, three entrees including roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, plus a variety of sides and desserts. The cost is $41 for adults and $20 for ages 4-12. To make a reservation, call 717-264-4711. Cracker Barrel Get a Thanksgiving meal at Cracker Barrel , dine-in or to-go. Orders for "Heat & Serve" Thanksgiving meals for 4-6 ($124.99) or 8-10 ($194.99) people can be made for pickup between Nov. 21-29. The meals come cold

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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School bus violations increase statewide; Franklin County provider receives safety funding

Pennsylvania authorities documented 196 drivers illegally passing stopped school buses during a single day of enforcement in October, an increase from the previous year, according to results released by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The violations were recorded during Operation Safe Stop, an annual statewide initiative involving law enforcement agencies...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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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Franklin County commissioners met today where they discussed hunger and homelessness

The Franklin County Commissioners met this morning since tomorrow is Veterans Day and the offices will be closed. The discussion focused on hunger and homelessness, including recognition of a local nonprofit that has helped provide food to area seniors. Among the presentations will be recognition by the county’s Aging Department...

Franklin County, PA · 2d