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Dirty kitchens, hand-washing violations, unsafe food temps found in Franklin inspections

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Food safety inspectors identified violations involving improper food temperatures, employee hand-washing, sanitation, food storage and equipment maintenance during inspections of restaurants and other food establishments across Franklin County. Among the findings were improperly held meat at Caretti’s Pizza, sanitation and hand-washing violations at Egg Roll...

Franklin County, PA · 1d
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Waynesboro school board member censured over alcohol use

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area School District Director Linda Zimmerman has vowed to file defamation charges against fellow board members after she was censured for coming to board meetings while impaired by alcohol at the board meeting this week. Zimmerman, whose term expires in December 2027, was accused last...

Waynesboro, PA · 2d
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Franklin County officials describe homelessness challenge

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Mental illness, financial hardship and a shortage of stable housing are among the challenges facing homeless residents of Franklin County, outreach workers told county commissioners this week. The discussion came as county commissioners proclaimed Nov. 15-21 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. More than 19,000 county residents...

Franklin County, PA · 2d
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Cockroaches, unsafe food temps among violations in Washington County inspections

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Food safety inspections conducted across Washington County in October found violations involving improper food temperatures, pest activity, sanitation, food storage and equipment maintenance at restaurants, grocery stores, schools and other food service facilities. The inspections included comprehensive reviews, complaint investigations, ownership-change inspections and follow-up visits. Several...

Washington County, MD · 4d
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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 4d

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RSVP now for Thanksgiving dinner at Franklin County restaurants

Relax and kick back this Thanksgiving with a restaurant-prepared meal. Here's where to get one in Franklin County. The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's, 7325 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, will host a Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Leiters' Fine Catering will serve turkey, ham and all the trimmings, plus desserts and drinks. The price for everything, plus gratuity, is $45.95 for adults and $22 for ages 5-10. Payment required at reservation; seating limited; call 717-830-6337 or go to tinyurl.com/GibblesThanksgiving.

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Franklin County commissioners met today where they discussed hunger and homelessness

The Franklin County Commissioners met this morning since tomorrow is Veterans Day and the offices will be closed. The discussion focused on hunger and homelessness, including recognition of a local nonprofit that has helped provide food to area seniors. Among the presentations will be recognition by the county’s Aging Department...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Franklin County deed transfers: Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG - The following deed transfers for Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026, are public record in the Franklin County Registers and Recorders office. More deeds: Find out what properties have changed hands in Franklin County CKW Properties LLC to James Mayne, Lot G23, McCleary Drive, Greene Township, $199,900 Erin Paige Delaney to Allen Byers, Lots 1-5, Old Mill Road, Washington Township, $260,000 Laura Money to Paul Yeager, Lot 13, Section N, Fairway Drive East, Guilford Township, $332,000 Richard Rundle to Christopher Schindler, West Second Street, Waynesboro, $269,000 MPJW Properties LLC to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, Lot 9, Timothy Drive, Antrim Township, $218,000 Steven Shelly to Ashlea Madison Sinkewich Sippel, Warm Spring Road, St. Thomas Township, $330,000 Evan Burkholder to Austin Burkholder, Tracts 1-2, Wilkson Lane, Guilford Township, $3,000,000 John Denny to Andrew Demark, Lot 29, Bell Avenue, Hamilton Township, $370,000 Rusty Lynn Myers to Connor Myers, Lot 7, Grant Shook Road, Antrim Township, $200,000 Anthony Paul Kostreski III to Joseph Byers, Molly Pitcher Highway, Greene Township, $625,000 Timothy Cave to Megan Miller, Bino Road, Antrim Township, $220,000 Kammi Kai Hefner to Harold Kendall, Suburban Drive, Hamilton Township, $145,000 David Kuhns to Marie Fitzgerald, Lot 30C, Lantern Lane, Chambersburg,

Franklin County, PA · 1d

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Winchester promoter of 23 years dies

Doug Timmons, the longest-tenured promoter in Winchester (Va.) Speedway history who also supported numerous Late Model racers at Winchester and Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway over many decades, died early Tuesday morning at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital. His passing was reported by retired racer Alan Sagi, who heard the news from family members. The Hagerstown resident, who died of heart failure, was 80.

Hagerstown, MD · 4d

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Washington County Jury Convicts Man of Witness Intimidation, Judge Gives 7 Years

Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office — Prosecution Office in Intimidation Case. A Washington County jury convicted Zachary Jordan Crawford, also known as Zachary Jordan Butler, on five counts tied to witness intimidation and retaliation, and a circuit judge sentenced him to seven years in prison. The verdict came down Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Washington County, MD · 3h

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Shepherd wins Washington County Commissioners seat in Maryland

(This story was updated to reflect the complete, but unofficial results.) Democratic challenger Lara Shepherd has won the fifth Washington County Commissioners seat by 335 votes after final mail-in ballots were counted Friday, Nov. 13, according to complete and unofficial results. Shepherd retook the lead over incumbent Republican John Barr after provisional and mail-in ballots were counted Thursday and her lead widened Friday. Incumbent Washington County Board of Education member Mike Guessford secured re-election by 152 votes over challenger Robin Merchant-Spickler for the third seat up for election on the seven-member school board, according to complete, but unofficial results posted on the Maryland State Board of Elections website. The last mail-in ballots were counted Friday. Mail-in ballots had to be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, and received by the election board by 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Shepherd will be the first Democrat on the five-seat Board of County Commissioners since current Hagerstown Councilman Kristin Aleshire was a county commissioner and lost his re-election bid to that board in 2010. She will become the fifth woman to serve on the county board and the first since 2014 when Republican Ruth Anne Callaham lost her re-election bid in that year's

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Late volleyball coach honored in Waynesboro with gym renaming

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — A proposal was approved unanimously by the Waynesboro Area School District Board on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to rename the high school gymnasium in honor of former Maidens volleyball coach Kim Saunders, who passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 53. The name proposed...

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $5.5 Million Sale of Convenience Store in Southern Pennsylvania

Greencastle, Pa. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $5.5 million sale of a newly developed convenience store and gas station in Greencastle, located near the Pennsylvania-Maryland border. Situated at 785 Buchanan Trail East, the 6,046-square-foot property is occupied by Wawa. The property features 16 gas pumps and ample parking. Scott Woodard, Derrick Dougherty and Jacob Haslach of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Craig Dunkle of Horvath & Tremblay procured the Pennsylvania-based buyer.

Greencastle, PA · 1d

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Cheapest gas stations in Chambersburg

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Chambersburg using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 11104 Grindstone Hill Rd, Greencastle, PA. - Price: $3.78. #6. BJ's. - Address: 540 Gateway Ave , Chambersburg, PA. - Price: $3.95.

Chambersburg, PA · 4d

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New Franklin County facility offers a different approach to mental health treatment

Arkview Behavioral Health's new facility in Fayetteville brings individualized mental health treatment to Franklin County. On a winding road in Franklin County, a former school building has been transformed into a place where people can focus on their mental health through a structured curriculum and individualized therapy. Arkview Behavioral Health...

Franklin County, PA · 4d

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Smithsburg ends 22-year playoff victory drought with thrilling win over Mountain Ridge

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Smithsburg’s first football playoff victory in 22 years came down to one final, frantic play Friday night. And when the dust finally settled, the Leopards had plenty to celebrate on their home field. With Mountain Ridge threatening to score in the closing seconds, Smithsburg’s Zach...

Smithsburg, MD · 11h

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ICYM – Get ready Chambersburg – your taxes are going up

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Borough residents could see an increase of approximately $125 a year in property taxes and utility costs under the borough’s proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget was presented to Borough Council during its meeting Monday night. While the budget includes no increases to police or...

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

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Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) – 11/10/2026

Tuesday – November 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Troxel Council Chambers. 1. Call meeting to order 7:00 PM. 2. Review and Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes. A. A motion to approve the Business Meeting Agenda of November 10, 2026. B. A motion to approve the Meeting Minutes...

Gettysburg, PA · 3d

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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 · 1d