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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...
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.
G-A Gives Back Day sees students volunteering in the community
On Tuesday, June 4, Gage Clevenger went swimming in the Conococheague Creek near Martin’s Mill Bridge. The next day, he was back using a screwdriver to dig debris from cracks in the floorboard of the historic covered bridge. “I was just here yesterday swimming, now I’m here working,” said...
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.
Franklin County Employees Support Local Animal Shelters During National Pet Month
During National Pet Month in May, employees of Franklin County participated in a “dress down” fundraiser to benefit local animal shelters. A total of 154 employees across 25 different departments raised $860, which was equally divided between Antietam Humane Society Inc. and Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter (CVAS). The...
Rapper 'Lil Skies' arrested in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Waynesboro native and rapper "Lil Skies" was arrested at the end of May in Franklin County, police announced Friday. According to the Chambersburg Police Department, 25-year-old Kimetrius Foose was taken into custody on May 20 after he was involved in a crash and allegedly failed to stop and exchange information with the other driver.
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. […]
The Warm Weather Woes: Combating Fleas and Ticks to Protect Our Pets and Ourselves
I absolutely adore the warm weather we’ve been having, but I do not enjoy what it brings – fleas and ticks. We have been seeing animals come into the shelter just covered in these bloodsuckers and we have been handing out the flea and tick medication like it’s going out of style.
Teen illegally drives fire station vehicle, causing $2k in damage: police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 15-year-old is facing charges after they allegedly drove a Cumberland County fire department's vehicle without permission. According to the Shippensburg Police Department, the teen drove the vehicle belonging to the Cumberland Valley Hose Company on April 24. The 15-year-old hit the side of...
Shippensburg's state playoff run halted in quarterfinals
Shippensburg's season came to an end Friday vs. Selinsgrove in a PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal. The Greyhounds (18-7) lost, 10-2, to the District 4 champion Seals, who will face Governor Mifflin in Monday's semifinals. Ship's run in the playoffs was its deepest since 1995. Shippensburg plated an early run in...
'The Grouch' and friend arrested after shooting at vehicle near Chambersburg, police say
"The Grouch" and a companion were captured in Franklin County over the weekend after a motorist told police someone in another vehicle was shooting at him while they were stopped at a key intersection north of Chambersburg, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Joshua Kershner, 19, and Dakota Leif Tyler Jensen,...
E-bike battery charger sparked Chambersburg apartment blaze, says fire chief
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The cause of this weekend’s apartment fire that displaced 25 people in Franklin County was a malfunctioning electric bicycle’s battery charger. Flames broke out in an apartment building at the corner of Liberty and Second streets in the borough around 1 a.m. early...
Editorial: What do Triangle Tech and Pittsburgh Technical College problems portend for trade education?
Career and technical education is important. It has become part of a growing conversation, as the reality and sustainability of university education are debated because of its cost. The requirement of a college degree for certain jobs also is being questioned. In 2023, Gov. Josh Shapiro removed that hurdle for thousands of government jobs, including state police troopers.
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