Mercersburg News

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Greencastle's planning committee thanks all who supported this year's effort to raise money and to honor and remember loved ones touched by this dreaded disease.

On May 11, the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural Mercersburg Springfest.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for western Franklin County and eastern Fulton County until 6:30 p.m. At 5:45 p.m., the NWS Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm was near Pecktonville, Md.

Voters said "no" Tuesday to the question: Do you favor the granting of liquor licenses for the sale of liquor in the Township of Montgomery? The vote was 677-495 against allowing the sale of alcohol in the township.

Mercersburg Mayor James Zeger is the apparent winner of both the Republican and Democratic primary elections for the position he has held 10 years.

This year's primary election race for Mercersburg mayor features two candidates who hope to make a positive impact on the town.

Two people have been charged following an eight-month investigation into two burglaries that resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars worth of items last fall.

One Franklin County township will decide Tuesday whether to allow liquor sales, and another will vote on small games of chance.

A free rose walk and open house will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26 at The Conococheague Institute's Rock Hill Farm, 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg.

At Mercersburg Elementary School, a Moon Bounce will be in operation for youths, along with pony rides.

Shippensburg police can now take action against people driving under the influence outside the Shippensburg Borough boundary in Franklin County.

The 275th anniversary of Presbyterian Church of the Upper West Conococheague, Mercersburg, is being celebrated, and reservations for a luncheon are due by Sunday.

On May 21, the voters of Montgomery Township will have the opportunity to expand and enhance job-creating economic development in Franklin County.

Knoll placed second at state archery meet; Upperman was state rep at Angus association training session; and local choreographer to present original ballet in New York ST.

A dedication ceremony for the new Edwards Concession Building will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Rocket Stadium at James Buchanan High School, 4773 Fort Loudon Road.

Lifeguarding class will be at 6 p.m. May 10 in the swimming pool at James Buchanan High School, 4773 Fort Loudon Road.

They hope to have 80 vendors and have about 60 so far, said Mary-Anne Gordon of Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce.

The district will host the fourth annual Arts in Action night from 6 p.m. to 8:30 Thursday at James Buchanan High School, Mercersburg.

Waynesboro Area Advanced Life Support Unit Medic 2, the paramedic group housed at Waynesboro Hospital, this year put a new paramedic vehicle in service for Mercersburg and its three surrounding townships, Montgomery, Peters and Warren.