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Franklin County Free Press

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Franklin County Recognizes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed November 15–21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, encouraging residents to learn about the causes of hunger and homelessness and ways to support those affected. According to the county, more than 19,000 residents were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as...

Franklin County, PA · 1d
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Rebert Erupts for 31 as Mounties Roll Past Juniata, 68-46

CRESSON, Pa. – Women's basketball continued its impressive start to the 2026-27 season on Thursday evening, defeating Juniata College, 68-46, inside the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center (ACWC). Behind a 31-point performance from freshman Kylie Rebert (York, Pa., Central York) and a dominant second-half showing, the Mounties improved to 3-0, matching their best start to a season since the 2013-14 campaign, when they also opened with three consecutive victories.

Cresson, PA · 1d
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‘Holiday Lights on the Lake’ returns, celebrating its 30th season through festive displays

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Holiday Lights on the Lake returns to Lakemont Park, spreading holiday cheer through nearly 200 light displays. Attendees will get to enjoy the festive displays, with favorites such as the Avenue of Trees and Tunnel of Lights to visit. Many different holiday activities, shopping, performances, and other […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

Franklin County Free Press

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Mont Alto Ambulance Association Introduces New Ambulance

Mont Alto Ambulance Association has introduced Ambulance 5-7, replacing its 2008 Ford E450. The new ambulance is a Dodge Ram 4500 Heavy-Duty 4×4 with a Cummins diesel engine and a Horton patient compartment. The association said the previous ambulance needed replacement. Elite Ambulance Sales of North Carolina assisted with...

Mont Alto, PA · 1d
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Breweries and taprooms plan music, trivia and weekend specials

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a vineyard across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 12-15. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 12: Open 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: Open...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

Onward State

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No Refund Theatre Presents: ‘The Real Housewives Of Altoona’

A dinner party turned murder mystery.

Altoona, PA · 1d

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Adam Sheetz named new president, COO of family company

Adam Sheetz is advancing to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sheetz, effective January 1, 2027. Adam previously served as Sheetz’s Executive Vice President of Operations. (Courtesy of Sheetz) Adam Sheetz, the next generation of the family’s gas station and convenience store company, has been...

Altoona, PA · 1d

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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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Portage Korean War Veteran, 50 Years in Same Home, Gets Free Roof on Veterans Day

David Parkin and his wife, Georgette, spent Veterans Day watching strangers tear the old roof off the Portage Township home they have lived in for more than 50 years and replace it for free. By the end of the day, the house had new oriented strand board, repaired ventilation and fresh shingles — all paid for by someone else.

Altoona, PA · 1d

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PA Department of Health confirms 7th measles death

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a seventh measles-associated death in the Commonwealth Friday afternoon. DOH officials confirmed the death occurred in Montour County, PA. The department added that the individual was not vaccinated and that death has been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State...

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Franklin County Free Press

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Wilson College Welcomes Community for Annual Christmas Vespers

Wilson College invites the community to begin the holiday season at its annual Christmas Vespers service on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the historic Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall. The service will be led by the Rev. Andrew Hart, the Nancy Adams Besch ’48 and Elisabeth Hudnut Clarkson ’47 college chaplain, and Dillon Beede, director of choral activities and chair of music.

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Local artists take center stage during Waynesboro Art Studio Tour

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Artists working in painting, pottery, photography, woodworking and other mediums were featured during the Waynesboro Art Studio Tour on Saturday, Nov. 7, highlighting the local arts community in Franklin County. The event brought together established artists, students and local galleries, with exhibitions and demonstrations featuring a...

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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Waynesboro school board recognizes food service award, approves student services

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area School District Superintendent Dr. Rita Sterner-Hine recognized the district’s food service department for recently earning a bronze award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture during the school board’s meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10. In other action, the board named Chris Embry to the...

Waynesboro, PA · 10h

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Retired Marine Corps Trailblazer speaks in Arendtsville

Upper Adams Intermediate students in Arendtsville heard firsthand about the opportunities and experiences of military service when retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ashley Carrier shared her story today as part of the school’s annual Veterans Day program. The 5th and 6th grade band kicked off the program with a...

Arendtsville, PA · 2d