Burnt Cabins, PA

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — On June 23, around 9 p.m., the Shippensburg Police Department was called to the 100 block of Hollar Ave. for a residental burglary. Following an investigation, police say entry was made into the house and multiple items were stolen. Police are looking through surveillance footage...

Since the Industrial Revolution, the East Broad Top Railroad has proudly witnessed American History as the nation’s oldest narrow-gauge railroad. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1964, the East Broad Top is an immersive historical site with exceptional preservation. After sitting dormant for 70 years, the railroad is returning to life.

MERCERSBURG, Pa. — A borough man who had been reported missing in May has been located in the southwest corner of the state, according to the Mercersburg Police Department. Jaime Jay Mickus Jr., 34, was found safe Friday in the Washington, Pa., area, police said Saturday in a news release. ...

Brice Williams, a local drag queen who counseled LGBT youth in Harrisburg, has been charged with downloading photos and videos of child pornography two years ago, court documents said. Williams, 26, of Chambersburg, is charged with 25 counts of child pornography for at least 49 photos and 25 videos of...

Motorists traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Saturday night can expect to be detoured by a six-hour lane closure. The shutdown will impact all lanes between the New Stanton Interchange, or Exit 75, and the Breezewood Interchange, Exit 161. All lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. Saturday through 5 a.m....

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Nearly 30 people were evaluated by medics after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected inside a Kohl's department store on Norland Avenue Thursday morning, a Chambersburg official said. The high level of the gas was caused by improper use of propane-powered construction equipment being used...

Charles Smith said militias would be on hand and with enough people they could “storm the buildings and take out the trash right there.”. A Shippensburg man who broadcast videos of himself and a friend as they fought with police during the insurrection and entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has pleaded guilty to felony charges.

It’s been sunny and hot outside. I love summer, but I like to avoid the heat. This weather inspired this week’s pick for our day trip destination. Going into its 91st season, Lincoln Caverns is a great place to escape the heat with a constant temperature in the caverns of 52 degrees.

Mrs. Helen L Smith, 98, of Rouzerville, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday June 24, 2022 peacefully at home. She had been failing in health the past two months. Born January 3, 1924 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Mary (Biser) Mummert.

After one person was found unconscious at a Pennsylvania Kohl's store, more than 20 people were evacuated— 10 of which have been hospitalized, authorities say. EMS was called to the report of the unconscious person at the Chambersburg area Kohl's store on Norland Avenue around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, according to Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1813.

Since the first newspaper was printed in Franklin County during the year of 1790, several were established and most ceased to exist. However one of those newspapers that has survived and has endured many changes over the years is the “Public Opinion," which proved to be a leader in journalism. The beginning...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Over one million dollars has been pledged to 13 green infrastructure projects spanning across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection announced on Friday that $1,058,720 in funding has been awarded to the projects.