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Business Spotlight: Local Veteran Starts a National Fitness Franchise
Local Army veteran Frankie Serrano, the owner of THE8BLOCK Fitness Studio, has started a National Fitness Franchise.
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Pets of the Week: Amber, Monkey and Ashtyn
CVAS encourages anyone interested in bringing a four-legged friend into their home to check out the wonderful animals available for adoptions at the shelter.
Becky Voss to Lead Over the Rainbow
Becky Voss is the new Executive Director at Over the Rainbow Children’s Advocacy Center in Chambersburg. She takes the baton from Dianne Kelso, who guided the organization since it opened in 2015.
Police Log: Crashes, Assaults, Forgeries and Thefts
Area police investigated a number of serious and non-so-serious crimes recently, and are asking for the public’s help in finding culprits in some of those cases.
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Obituary: Jewel G. Umbrell
Jewel G. Umbrell, 78, of Willow Hill, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Looking Back: Franklin County’s History On Dec. 14th
Take a look back at Franklin County’s history through news and photos that appeared in local newspapers 25, 50, and 100 years ago on Dec. 14th.
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Turkey Hill Adds Beer and Wine Sales to Waynesboro Store
Sales of Pennsylvania wines and domestic and imported cold beer debuted Thursday at Waynesboro’s Turkey Hill Minit Markets store.
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Celebrating Christmas for the Puppies
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter will host Christmas for the Puppies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the shelter on Letterkenny Road West.
Police Log: Armed Robbery, DUIs, Burglary
Area police report a number of criminal investigations recently. The most serious happened this week, including an armed robbery in Chambersburg and burglary in Shippensburg.
County Looks at Increasing Library System Funding
Franklin County Commissioners are looking at a request from the Franklin County Library System (FCLS) for funding to maintain its buildings, services, and staff.
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Capitol Theatre’s Can-Can Video Challenge
Adults and children have been getting a kick out of shows at the Capitol Theatre Center for more than 90 years, and now the theater needs the community to kick in some funds to ensure it keeps thriving.
Singer Tabbed to All-ECAC Team
The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced its 2019 Division III Field Hockey All-ECAC Team and major award winners.
