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A fishing trip that went so, so wrong
By JULIE E. GREENE Chuck Mease's fishing trip went wrong. So, so wrong. But it makes a good story.
Part-time police officers fill vital gaps for Franklin County departments
Small towns depend on part-time police officers to keep the peace -- but these are lawmen that are not easy to get and harder to keep.
Crime Solvers offers reward in threat cases
Two bomb threats in two days at James Buchanan High School has resulted in a reward of as much as $2,000 being offered for information on the cases.
Mercersburg man guilty of beating and raping pregnant woman
A Franklin County jury took about two hours Monday to convict a Mercersburg, Pa., man of beating and raping his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Judge Carol Van Horn revoked the $500,000 bail for 21-year-old Marcus ...
Soft, cuddly animals have their day
Not impressed: Ellie Diller, 3, and Sid Creager, of Chambersburg, visit Charlies Angel Saturday at Shasta Springs Alpacas on National Alpaca Farm Day Saturday.
Bomb threat reported at JBHS; students evacuated
Four state police vehicles, two Capital Police vehicles and one Mercersburg Police Department vehicle are on scene.
Students at two Franklin County high schools evacuated
Students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center in Chambersburg, Pa., and James Buchanan High School in Mercersburg, Pa., were evacuated from class this afternoon in separate incidents, according ...
4-year-old in serious condition following accident
A 4-year-old girl struck by a dump truck last night in Mercersburg was listed in serious condition this morning at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Mercersburg council names acting police chief
Mercersburg Borough Council recently appointed Officer George Webber as acting chief for Mercersburg Police Department while accepting three resignations from the department this month, Assistant Borough ...
Mercersburg's Townfest: Vendors, food and fun galore
Stirring tradition: Jackie Bayer makes kettle corn during Mercersburg Townfest in September 2006.
Alliance circulates agreement to clarify role of fire police
A Chambersburg fire police officer was hit by a car two years ago while directing traffic after the Mercersburg Halloween parade.
Grant to buy new turnout gear for Pa. firefighters
Firefighters with the Mercersburg, Montgomery, Peters and Warren Volunteer Fire Co.
Computer use led to demotion of Mercersburg's Borough Council president
Mercersburg Councilman Josh Meyers was demoted from the council's presidency in July in part because he had unauthorized access to an employee's computer, Public Opinion learned this week as information was ...
3 students given $500 garden club awards for grades, stewardship
Three students have received $500 awards from the Chambersburg Garden Club for their academic excellence and for their particular interest in protecting our environment.
Franklin County area firefighters step up after 9-11
On alert: Firefighter Kelly Knepper of Chambersburg Fire Department uses the departments radio system Wednesday.
Council Votes To Proceed On Subdivision Ordinance
In addition to discussing police end-of-contract issues, council also agreed to proceed with subdivision planning at its regular meeting last Wednesday evening.
Students attend college orientation
Several area students recently attended orientation sessions for incoming freshmen, transfer students and returning adult students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Mercersburg Residents Vote Down Plan To Renovate High School
Residents of the Tuscarora School District voted down a proposal to spend $35 million to renovate James Buchanan High School.
Tuscarora School District residents to vote on $35 million high school project
Tuesday's special election in the Tuscarora School District will determine whether the school board is given the authority to spend $35 million to renovate and expand James Buchanan High School.
Tuscarora school year pushed back indefinitely
Tuscarora school district teachers walk picket lines Tuesday in front of James Buchanan Middle School and James Buchanan High School.