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Man Pleads Guilty in Utz Plant Machete Incident in Adams Co.
Hanover resident Christopher Apgar, 26, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges related to an incident at a local Utz plant in December 2023. Apgar entered the plant wielding a machete, reportedly intending to profess his love to a former coworker. When his advances were rebuffed, Apgar was subdued by a...
Company which turns food into natural gas pitches new facility in Conewago Township
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — A Massachusetts-based company made its pitch to residents of Conewago Township in Adams County for a new facility which could bring millions of dollars in local investment to the area. The company Divert is proposing a facility on a 22-acre plot of land near the...
Franklin County deed transfers: April 21-27, 2024
CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers, for April 21-27, 2024, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County ...
Fly Fishing Adventure Camp for Youth
Area youth can learn about fly fishing during a two-day summer camp at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield, Pa. on Monday and Tuesday, July 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. The Fly Fishing Adventure Camp...
Boy attacked, stripped by trio in Franklin County, one charged
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A child was flown to the hospital after they were attacked by three people in Franklin County. Police have now identified one of those three suspects, who is now facing charges. Kendill Raleigh, 18, of Waynesboro, was charged after he was identified as one of the suspects who attacked the child […]
Bridge inspections scheduled this week at I-81/Route 581 in Cumberland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that bridge inspections are scheduled this week at Interstate 81 and Route 581 in Cumberland County. Weather permitting, on Tuesday, an inspection will be performed on the Route 581 ramp bridges spanning northbound I-81 between Mile Marker 59.1 and 59.2 in Hampden Township. This work will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be alternating left and right lane closures on northbound I-81 during those hours.
Eric Sterner Struck Dead Coming Home From Church
Eric Sterner of East Berlin died in the back of an Adams County UPMC Ambulance at the scene of a crash on West King Street in East Berlin Borough on Saturday, June 1, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg detailed in a release the following Monday. For an unknown reason, Sterner...
South Western bests Shippensburg in District III state quarterfinal showdown
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The PIAA state playoffs tend to feature a lot of randomness. Teams from all over the state facing off, you can’t really know what to expect. Then you get a game like Friday, where District III foes Shippensburg and South Western meet in the 5A softball state quarterfinals at Cumberland Valley. […]
Interstate 81 Welcome Center to Reopen After Upgrades
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that the northbound Interstate 81 Welcome Center in Franklin County will reopen at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 7. The facility had been closed since Monday for the installation of a new energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. This installation is part of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project, a collaboration initiated by PennDOT and the Department of General Services in 2021, aimed at upgrading HVAC and lighting systems to enhance energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
Off-duty security guard accused of impersonating police while fishing in Adams Co.
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Gettysburg man is facing charges for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Jason La Barre, 53, was fishing at the Sachs Bridge in Freedom Township on May 25 when he reportedly threatened to detain three teens. Troopers responded...
Fire Displaces Residents in Downtown Gettysburg Building
A fire erupted in downtown Gettysburg early Tuesday morning, displacing several residents. Firefighters responded to the scene on the 100 block of Carlisle Street in Gettysburg Borough around 1:02 a.m. on June 4, 2024. Upon arrival, they found flames emanating from the ground floor of a three-story building, housing a vape shop on the ground level and apartments on the upper floors.
Tickets Available for Gettysburg Civil War Program
On June 14th, the Gettysburg Foundation will be hosting a special evening program at the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital. The event, titled “Remembering the Benevolence of Dedicated Women During the American Civil War”, will be hosted by living historians with the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster. The...
Franklin County names winners of student time capsule competition
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the winners of a countywide competition that asked local students to share what they love about Franklin County with future generations through a time capsule project. Students from the county’s seven public school districts were invited to submit essays, photos...
Review: MONSTERS! A MIDLIFE MUSICAL MELTDOWN at Hanover Little Theatre
Thank you to Linda Fink, our guest reviewer for this production. Linda, a librarian for Littlestown Area School District, has loved live theater since she was a little girl. As an adult, she has enjoyed being both on stage and in the audience in the south-central PA area. Monsters! A...
Geodis Logistics Announces Layoffs of 71 Employees in Franklin County
Geodis Logistics has announced the layoff of 71 employees at their location at 1490 Nitterhouse Drive in Chambersburg, Franklin County. The company has submitted a WARN notice to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, indicating that the layoffs will occur between July 21 and September 30. The affected positions include various operational, inventory, maintenance, safety, and customer service roles, among others.
Photo Gallery: 2024 Gettysburg Brass Band Festival
Gettysburg has been home to the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival since 1998. This weekend, the event was held in almost-perfect weather. Thousands of listeners attended to enjoy the glorious sound of brass bands, community bands, jazz groups, and the unique Taps Tribute on the grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park.
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