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Franklin County area governmental meetings

A daily listing of regularly scheduled meetings of councils, boards and authorities.

Franklin County area birth announcements

Kaden Lee Reiff DOYLESBURG - Lee W. Reiff and Amanda S. Kerstetter, Doylesburg, had a son, Kaden Lee Reiff, at 7:53 a.m. Jan. 24, 2012, in Chambersburg Hospital.

Franklin County court sentences

The following people were sentenced on Dec. 14, 2011, in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Chambersburg. Their home addresses are not being provided by the courthouse.

Police log

CHAMBERSBURG DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Two men were arrested at 2:03 a.m. Monday at 1048 Edgar Ave. for disorderly conduct after their alleged fighting disturbed neighbors,...

U.S. Senate candidate campaigns in Chambersburg

People from throughout Franklin County and beyond came to Franklin Fire Company's social hall Friday night for a town hall meeting hosted by U.S. Senate candidate Sam Rohrer.

Marion Volunteer Fire Company honors its best

Marion Volunteer Fire Company honored its members and presented top awards to Chris Mowen, Joann Houpt and Barbara Baker during a banquet in January.

GLIMPSE OF GREENCASTLE: Greencastle-Antrim Middle School 8th-grade speller moves on to next level; minstrel show March 1-3

GREENCASTLE - It seems that Harrison Scott, a Greencastle-Antrim Middle School eighth grader, comprehends a multitude of words' origins - and can spell.

Franklin County jury: No merit to couples' claim for berry bush destruction

Two companies were found not liable for the alleged destruction of berry bushes in Metal Township following a four-day trial in Franklin County Civil Court.

Father charged in alleged kidnapping of Fayetteville boy

CHAMBERSBURG - The family of a kidnapped Fayetteville boy is optimistic that new charges filed against his father will help in their case to bring Stephano "Niko" Atteya...

Superior Court of Pa. overturns $100K forfeit order for bail bondsman

A bail bondsman who posted the money for a McConnellsburg man to get out of jail the day before he committed murder-suicide will no longer have to forfeit $100,000 to Fulton...

President Barbara K. Mistick updated Chambersburg Rotarians on Feb. 9 about Wils...

from:Wilson College

President Barbara K. Mistick updated Chambersburg Rotarians on Feb. 9 about Wilson's most recent projects and priorities as well as national trends in higher education. She...

Retiree protects 34-acre woodlot near Chambersburg

A local farm woodlot has new life as a forest. Six years ago, Lionel Lemery, retired U.S. forester, set out to fulfill Larry Miller's dream of restoring 34 wooded acres in...

State Police 101: Class #1

Some retirees, a high school history teacher, an Adams County mayor, two young men who want to be police officers, a daycare owner, her daughter and a few other people gathered...

Waynesboro area attorney jailed after her husband is stabbed

A Waynesboro area attorney is in jail for allegedly stabbing her husband Wednesday after an argument about whether their teenage son could use her computer to apply to college.

Franklin County court sentences

The following people were sentenced on Dec. 14, 2011, in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Chambersburg. Their home addresses are not being provided by the courthouse.

Franklin County area birth announcements

WILLOW HILL - Douglas Richard Graham and Karen Marie Bilger McCleary, Willow Hill, had a son, Douglas Richard Graham Jr., at 1:55 a.m. Jan. 23, 2012, in Chambersburg Hospital.

Chambersburg Area Senior High School officials concerned about mounting student absences

At the midpoint of the school year, more than 1,000 students at Chambersburg Area Senior High School have missed significant time in the classroom, a problem the administration is...

Franklin County area governmental meetings

A daily listing of regularly scheduled meetings by councils, boards and authorities.

Chambersburg Police Log

HIT AND RUN: Police are looking for the unidentified driver of a green sport utility vehicle who reportedly crashed into a car Feb. 2 in front of McDonald's, 1069 Lincoln Way...

Silent auction to aid Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg

A silent auction at the Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg's Recognition Dinner Feb. 25 will include an assortment of sport memorabilia, many of which are...

Chambersburg community leaders meet to discuss new community-based outreach program

Community leaders packed the offices of Building Our Pride In Chambersburg Inc. Thursday to plan a community-based multicultural outreach program.

County issues 'notice to proceed' on courthouse renovations; wheelchair lift scrapped

Franklin County commissioners today dropped plans for a wheelchair lift for the Courthouse Annex. Security staff will continue to open the side entrance for the disabled.

U.S. Senate candidate Sam Rohrer hosting town hall meeting here tomorrow

In his bid to secure the Republican nomination for United States Senate, Sam Rohrer invites the public to his Town Hall Meeting on Friday, Feb.

Board asked to fix tremendous technology disparities in CASD elementaries

There's a technological disparity among elementary schools in Chambersburg Area School District and administrators hope to address the issue.

Former Chambersburg firefighter laid to rest

Retired firefighter Norman E. Truax, 66, Chambersburg, was laid to rest Wednesday with honors provided by the Chambersburg Fire Department. Truax passed away Feb. 2 at Meritus...

CASHS coaches suggest drug testing for student-athletes

Chambersburg Area school board members gave a verbal OK to develop a drug testing program proposal for student-athletes at Chambersburg Area Senior High School.

Franklin County coroner investigated 150 deaths in 2011

Franklin County Coroner Jeff Conner investigated 150 deaths in 2011, according to his annual report filed with the county prothonotary's office.

Chambersburg area woman cited for neglect for condition of dog, cat

A Guilford Township woman was cited Wednesday for the alleged neglect of a cat and dog that were seized Friday from her home. Sarah Edwards, 31, of 929 Fox Meadow Drive,...

Corrections

In a story about the state budget Tuesday, Shippensburg University Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Facilities President Dr. Deborah Jacobs was misquoted.

Ronald McDonald House to benefit from Food Check-out Day

The Franklin County Farm Bureau will be celebrating Food Check-out Day on Feb. 21 as a way to recognize that growing and raising wholesome food is a farmer's top priority.

Questions, comments sought regarding nonprofit shift of Franklin County's mental health services

Clients and providers will be given the opportunity to ask questions Friday about Franklin County's proposal to privatize a portion of its human service agency.

Interest grows in Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School

Interest in the new Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School continues to increase months before the first students will attend the facility. School counselors at...

Chambersburg black history book republished

"The best way to celebrate Black History Month in Chambersburg is to first understand why we celebrate Black History Month, which is to honor the significant accomplishments...

Franklin County area governmental meetings

A daily listing of regularly scheduled meetings of councils, boards and authorities.

Local leader: Republished book of black history in Chambersburg offers lessons for future

"The best way to celebrate Black History Month in Chambersburg is to first understand why we celebrate Black History Month, which is to honor the significant accomplishments...

Middle School students' interest increasing in magnet school

Interest in the new Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School continues to peak months before the first students will attend the facility.

Local library system stands to lose a lot in Governor's budget

After reviewing Gov. Tom Corbett's budget proposal and cuts, the Franklin County Library System estimates it could lose $7,500 in funding from the 2012 budget and an...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Franklin County area governmental meetings

Daily listing of scheduled meetings of councils, boards and authorities.

Police log

CHAMBERSBURG HIT AND RUN: Police are looking for the unidentified driver of a green sport utility vehicle who reportedly crashed into a car Thursday in front of McDonald's,...

Retaliation alleged after police called with report of underage drinking in Shippensburg Township

An 18-year-old woman was arrested early Saturday in Shippensburg Township after she allegedly chased a woman and yelled obscenities at her for calling the police to report that...

Overall impact of Corbett's proposed budget on Franklin County

Transportation For fiscal 2013, the state transportation budget would send about $57 million less to county maintenance offices for basic road repairs.

Corbett's budget: Slight increase, no cuts for school districts proposed

Gov. Tom Corbett's $27.1 million budget proposes stagnant funding to school districts across the state - a better fate than Corbett's first budget a year ago.

Pa. gov unveils $27.1 billion hold-the-line budget

Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his proposed state budget Tuesday forecasting a 20 percent cut of $82 million in state funding for Shippensburg University and the 13 other universities...

Raw milk seller: 'We're taking this seriously'

Bottling began Tuesday at The Family Cow farm after an 11-day shutdown after people became sick from drinking the farm's raw milk.

Arbitrator in use for Franklin County corrections officers' contract

Negotiators from Franklin County and the union representing its corrections officers are meeting with an arbitrator.

2 cases move on to Franklin County court: Man charged with drugs and waving gun on Interstate 81, woman charged with burglary

The case of a Shippensburg man who allegedly pointed a stolen handgun at a carload of people on Interstate 81 and was later arrested with 20 bags of cocaine will move forward in...