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Local Government

Increases likely for Chambersburg storm sewer utility fees

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A 50% fee increase in the storm sewer utility was recommended to the Chambersburg Borough Council during its budget presentation...

Local Government

Increases likely coming to Chambersburg Borough storm sewer utility fees for 2027

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.- A fee increase in the storm sewer utility was recommended to the Chambersburg Borough Council during its budget presentation at Monday’s...

Local Government

Franklin County commissioners hear funding request for drug treatment court

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County court administration asked county commissioners to partially fund the Good Wolf Treatment Court program for 2027 at...

Local Government

Little Daisy’s Closet takes spotlight before Chambersburg council

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Little Daisy’s Closet took the spotlight at this week’s Chambersburg Borough Council after being named the 26th recipient of the...

Local Government

Franklin County expects $1.7 million budget surplus, boosting reserves to $16.6 million

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Fiscal Director Janelle Friese and Chief Financial Officer Teresa Beckner presented the preliminary 2027 general fund budget to the Franklin...

Local Government

Chambersburg fire, police reveal staffing, funding problems at budget presentations

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Staffing and budget constraints emerged during the fire and police departments’ presentation to the Chambersburg borough council this week, highlighting...

Superintendent Dr. Lura Hanks
School News

Greencastle-Antrim School Board reviews 2026 curriculum changes

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — The Greencastle school board discussed updates to the 2026 district curriculum and examined how the changes have affected each grade level...

Local Government

Chambersburg prepares for legal action over Franklin County property reassessment

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg borough council voted 9-1 this week to approve the retention of Knox Law in preparation for legal action against Franklin...

School News

How ‘Schools of Distinction 2030’ is investing in Chambersburg students

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Superintendent Christopher Bigger presented the “Schools of Distinction by 2030” initiative to the Chambersburg borough council last week, explaining how...

School News

Franklin tech center welcomes back suspended teacher, questions remain

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Career Technical Center welcomed Building Construction Trades teacher Eric Wagaman back to class after parents raised concerns...

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