Two people were killed and two injured in a one-car crash early Tuesday that left southbound Interstate-81 closed for nearly six hours, Pennsylvania State Police reported. Those killed have been identified as Nathaniel Matthews of Hagerstown, Md., and Diamonte Drequan Disney, 25, also of Hagerstown. Police said Disney was the driver. The injured were transported to local hospitals. The crash occurred at 1:54 a.m., and the highway reopened at 7:25 a.m.
CHAMBERSBURG — The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance has unveiled the finalists for the 2024 Young Professional Awards. The awards recognize outstanding individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment within their communities and professions. The awards will be officially presented at a Sept. 26 dinner, which celebrates young professionals who not only excel in their careers but also contribute significantly to the growth and development of the Cumberland Valley region. Winners are: ATHENA Award– Amanda Keefer – Franklin County Housing Authority Makenzi Maun – Beauty & Grace Salon & Spa Ruth Chupp – Golden Juniper Boutique Educator of the Year– Cody…
CHAMBERSBURG — F&M Trust recently donated $1,000 to the Chambersburg Community Police Foundation to assist with the purchase of new license plate readers for the borough’s police cars. Chambersburg Borough Council President Bill Everly and Inspector Meredith Dominick accepted the check from F&M Trust market managers, Phil Pantano, commercial services; Summer Franzoni, retail services; and Matthew Berger, wealth management services.
CHAMBERSBURG — The public is invited to buy a ticket and join the buffet luncheon kick-off for the 2024 Franklin County United Way campaign.The event will be held at noon, Sept. 20, at the Chambersburg Recreation Center, 235 S. Third St. Tickets are $15, and interested parties may sponsor a table of eight for $120. Table sponsors also will be recognized on the day-of-event materials and during the luncheon. Sponsor of the overall event is SunnyHill Properties.”We look forward to celebrating with all of you – our donors, program partners, supportive businesses and volunteers – as we enter our giving…
School is starting in just one week for Washington County Public Schools! As thousands of students get ready to head back to class, it’s the perfect time to brush up on school bus safet STOP when a bus stops – It’s illegal to pass a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. Students are getting on and off, and drivers must protect them. Stay alert – Pay close attention when driving, especially in school zones and at bus stops. Children’s brains are still developing, so don’t expect them to act as adults might. Safety first – Always maintain a…
HARRISBURG — An allocation of $1 million for a road extension in Guilford Township in Franklin County is among $51 million worth of projects announced statewide. Funded by the Multimodal Transportation Fund the $1 million locally will be ,\for subbase, curbing, paving and guide rail on the Archer Drive extension from Lighthouse Road to Overcash Road in Guilford Township. In all, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the $51 million will go to 66 highway, bridge, aviation, ports, bike and pedestrian initiatives across 32 counties. “Infrastructure is critical to our Commonwealth’s progress, and our ability to complete major projects is key to…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Geographic Information Systems department is the 2024 recipient of the Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award. Kara Shindle, director of Franklin County’s GIS department, received the award earlier in the summer during the annual Esri User Conference in San Diego. Franklin County was selected by Esri, the global market leader in GIS software, from an international candidate base of hundreds of thousands of Esri users. The award recognizes the county’s innovative use of GIS technology to implement a strategy to capture and communicate the value the GIS program brings to the residents of Franklin…
Runners are invited to join the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department for the Annual High Rock Mountain Running Challenge at Pen Mar Park Sunday, Aug. 25. This run starts and finishes in the picturesque Pen Mar Park. Runners can challenge themselves and their friends to this approximately 1.8 miles of ascent to High Rock Overlook. Once runners reach the top of High Rock, they decsend back to Pen Mark Park to cross the finish line. The first male and female racers to reach the top of the mountain will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain! The total distance…
GREENCASTLE- As the 2024-25 school year for Greencastle-Antrim School District nears, Antrim Township officials have implemented several road safety enhancements. The township has repainted crosswalks and added new traffic control measures around the school campus to improve safety for students and residents. In addition to the campus improvements, speed radar display signs have been installed on roads throughout the township, including near the school grounds. These signs aim to remind drivers of their speed and encourage compliance with posted limits. Township officials emphasized that while they are taking proactive steps, community cooperation is essential for road safety. They urged drivers…
CARROLL VALLEY – A stream near Specialty Granules LLC’s Charmian Plant in Blue Ridge Summit will soon be more hospitable to the fish and macroinvertebrates that call it home. SGI, a Standard Industries company, is partnering with the Adams County Conservation District to complete a stream improvement project in Hamiltonban Township later this month. The project will take place along 200 linear feet of Toms Creek on private property to stabilize the stream bank, improve stream flow and protect the structural integrity of the G. Donald McLaughlin Memorial Covered Bridge that spans 75 feet to cross the stream. “We are…
