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Joann Wildeson gets probation for failing to pay workers' comp premium
The president of a local trucking company was sentenced to four years of probation after accepting payments from contracted agencies to provide workers' compensation insurance and knowingly not providing coverage for several months.
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Franklin County area police log
NOISE: Wayne J. Hoose, 54, of 1050 Edgar Ave., was cited after a party at his home at 11:23 p.m. Monday, according to Chambersburg Police.
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Zook, Evans to face each other for judge seat
Jeremiah Zook, the Republican nominee, and Jeffrey Evans, the Democratic nominee, will face each other in the fall for a seat on the Franklin-Fulton County Court of Common Pleas.
2 Waynesboro women victims of fatal I-81 crash
State police at Harrisburg on Monday identified two Waynesboro, Franklin County, women as the victims of a fatal one-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, early Sunday.
Public Opinion staffers honored by state's media association
Five Public Opinion staffers received statewide recognition Saturday at the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association's annual Pennsylvania Press Conference in Harrisburg.
DC gay Jews hold annual camping trip
The Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center's Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach & Engagement, aka GLOE, is holding its annual Jewish LGBT Summer Camp, May 31 to June 2. Described by GLOE as "all the camp fun you remember , but now, stay in your own deluxe private room with air-conditioning," the weekend camping trip is being held at the Capital ... (more)
No candidates on ballot for Waynesboro school board seat being vacated
In fact, unless a candidate puts together a write-in campaign, the board could be a member short come December.
Primary election could result in new judge for Franklin County
They will trust a man who presented facts in the best possible light for his client this year to put on a black robe and be fair and wise to everyone next year.
Homeschoolers, private schools exempt from requirement to switch
Mary Hudzinski is thankful that the changes in store for Pennsylvania's public schools do not apply to the state's homeschoolers.
Blue Star mom grateful for support group
Of all the mothers who get their wish, a small group of them get it at the price of their children being far from home or even overseas, often in harm's way.
Three life sentences, no chance for parole for Kevin Cleeves in Quincy killings
Despite pleadings from the victims' families for a trial, a Waynesboro man facing the death penalty was spared his life Friday after he pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and accepted a plea agreement.
Chambersburg man faces arraignment on sex assault charges
A 43-year-old Chambersburg man faces charges after a local guidance counselor alerted police that a teenage girl confided she was being sexually abused by him.
Waynesboro's Joanna Toms fined for one count of animal neglect
A Waynesboro woman who "absolutely loves Rottweilers" has been found guilty of neglect but not cruelty toward her dogs after being charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty and with operating a kennel without a license.
Franklin County Area Police Log
RETAIL THEFT: A 15-year-old allegedly stole $6.86 worth of items from Sheetz, 1 Monticello Court, at 5:59 p.m. Tuesday, according to Chambersburg Police.
Custody dispute preceded murders; Cleeves expected to plead guilty Friday
Prior to last summer's triple murder, Kevin Cleeves was in the process of seeking custody of his daughter through Franklin County Central Court.
Vote Jeffrey Evans for Common Pleas judge
On May 21, voters in Franklin and Fulton counties will have the opportunity to cast their ballot in the primary for the next judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Lutheran Home Care and Hospice Inc. on May 16 will offer a free wellness talk, "Understanding bowel health: irritable bowel syndrome and clostridium difficile." The lecture will begin at 10 a.m. in The Fleck Center at Luther Ridge Retirement Community, 2998 Luther Drive.
Shippensburg's DUI deal expands coverage
Shippensburg police can now take action against people driving under the influence outside the Shippensburg Borough boundary in Franklin County.
Civitan installs awareness month sign in Waynesboro
Civitan Awareness Month: In honor of Civitan Awareness in April, on April 23 Waynesboro Area Civitan Club installed a sign along Anthony Highway at Waynesboro's borough line.
Waynesboro's Joanna Toms fined for one count of animal neglect
A Waynesboro woman who "absolutely loves Rottweilers" has been found guilty of neglect but not cruelty toward her dogs after being charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty and with operating a kennel without a license.