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Franklin County deed transfers: April 14-20, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for April 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 ...
Flames destroy Franklin County apartments
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Fire destroyed an apartment building in Franklin County overnight. Firefighters were called to Liberty and Second Streets in Chambersburg just after 1 a.m. for a reported structure fire. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in the first floor of an apartment building at 282 South...
Northbound I-81 Welcome Center in Franklin County to close temporarily
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding travelers that the northbound Interstate 81 Welcome Center, located about a mile north of the Maryland state line in Franklin County, will be closed next week, June 3-7, so the facility’s current heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can be replaced with an energy efficient system.
Crash closes part of Route 15 in Adams County
U.S. Route 15 north is shut down between the Pa. 394/U.S. Bus 15 (Hunterstown) and Pa. 94 (York Springs) exits due to a crash. All lanes are closed. The route has been shut down since around 11 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Bridge replacement project to begin on Route 116 in Adams County
Work on a bridge replacement in Adams County is scheduled to begin Monday, according to PennDOT. The $935,279 project will replace a bridge on Route 116 that crosses Willoughby Run, west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township just outside of Gettysburg. On Monday, June 3, 2024, if weather permits,...
Gettysburg must be saved | Opinion
Have you ever been to Gettysburg? It’s a very special place, unique in the world and in American history. Over 160 years ago this charming small town was under attack by southern rebels. Well, it is under attack again. This time by its manager and elected borough council officials.
2024-2025 Franklin County Dairy Princess Crowned
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Ashley Ocker, 16, of Chambersburg, was crowned the 2024-2025 Franklin County Dairy Princess recently during the 57th annual pageant held at the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. The pageant is sponsored by the Franklin County Dairy Promotion Committee. The daughter of Steve and Sharon Ocker, Ashley is a...
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE
28-05028: Chambersburg Energy LLC (225 Alleman Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17201) for the operation of an electric generation facility in Guilford Township, Franklin County. Chambersburg Energy LLC is a major facility subject to the operating permit requirements of Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 127, Subchapter F (relating to operating permit requirements) and G (relating to Title V operating permit requirements). Actual 2022 air emissions from the facility are estimated at 77.60 tons CO, 80.48 tons NOx, 2.43 tons VOC, and less than 1 ton of PM10, SOx and HAPs. The Operating Permit will include emission limits and work practice standards along with monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements to ensure the facility complies with the applicable air quality regulations. Among other items, the conditions include provisions for the combustion turbines and emergency engines subject to the following regulations: 40 CFR Part 60: Subpart GG—Standards of Performance for New Stationary Gas Turbines; Subpart IIII—Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines.
First class from Washington County’s alternative sentencing program Drug Court graduates
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Graduation ceremonies were held in Hagerstown on Friday, but one was a bit different from what you may expect. The first class of Washington County’s Drug Court program got their degrees by staying out of jail. It is a diversion program for first-time, nonviolent offenders — get clean, get […]
Adams County nonprofit offers free equine therapy for veterans
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — It was 2022 when Heather and Mike Semies bought their property in Butler Township. Coming from veteran families, the couple knew immediately what they wanted to do with the property’s 25 acres. That’s how Willow Rock Horse Farm transformed into the nonprofit Willow Rock...
Lincoln Intermediate Unit Executive Director Search
The Lincoln Intermediate Unit (LIU) announces the commencement of its search for a new Executive Director, following the recent announcement of Dr. Jeffrey West’s retirement. Dr. West will be stepping down on January 3, 2025, after nearly six years of dedicated service. Reflecting on his tenure, Dr. West shared...
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