Luis Olvera and his family have always dreamt of opening their own Mexican restaurant.
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series that highlights the many sewing factories that once called Shippensburg home, and the people who worked in them. The first part is published in the Feb. 11 edition, and the second in the Feb. 18 edition. The final part will be published …
Luis Olvera and his family have always dreamt of opening their own Mexican restaurant.
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series that highlights the many sewing factories that once called Shippensburg home, and the people who worked in them. The first part is published in the Feb. 11 edition, and the second in the Feb. 18 edition. The final part will be published …
Shippensburg School Board directors noted Monday they are grateful for the return of students, and shared their sentiments to all that have helped make it happen.
A Shippensburg school district parent expressed concerns Monday during the school board meeting regarding meal pickup for current virtual learning students in the Halls to Home program.
The Pennsylvania State Police would like to remind the public to be aware of evolving scams. State Police in Chambersburg have already investigated roughly 20 thefts by deception or identity thefts this year.
The Ramps Covered Bridge in Hopewell Township has stood the test of time…well over 100 years since its construction in the late 1800s. The historic structure has been a part of the Newburg landscape in Hopewell Township, and has weathered the elements of rain, snow, ice and flooding for many…
One person suffered moderate injuries in a two-vehicle accident that occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Cumberland Highway and Rowe Run Road, Greene Township. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Pennsylvania State Police of Chambersburg, Letterkenny Army Depot Fire C…
A driver suffered unknown injuries when they crashed into a utility pole off of snow-covered Mainsville and Means Hollow roads in Southampton (Franklin) Township at 8 a.m. Monday. The driver hit the pole head-on after losing control of the vehicle, which splintered the pole. Pennsylvania Sta…
Here in Franklin County, our Overdose Task Force has been earnestly compiling and reporting our work and specifically our data on an annual basis. We have done so because our country and our own community have been gripped by an ongoing opioid crisis for the past several years, and our commu…
Firefighters from Cumberland and Franklin counties responded to a barn fire just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday at 15853 Burnt Mill Road in Lurgan Township.
Local post office personnel say they aren’t currently experiencing staffing issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while many area residents have complained about missing mail and packages for several days or weeks. Other local postal employees have resigned from their posts due to reported fr…
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series that highlights the many sewing factories that once called Shippensburg home, and the people who worked in them. The first part is published in the Feb. 11 edition.
SitelogIQ provided the opportunity for the Shippensburg School Board and the community to learn about their Enhanced District Options Study (EDOS), which suggested ways for the district to improve the quality of student success, as well as the existing buildings.
Ground was broken along 641 in Newburg, Hopewell Township, last month to make way for a new Dollar General store.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced this week that the resurfacing project is set to begin on U.S. Route 11 in Shippensburg Borough and Shippensburg and Southampton (Cumberland) townships.
There was quite a sweet and sticky situation taking place at Maplewood Farm Market in Shippensburg between midday Monday and Tuesday morning, as employees worked through the night Monday to produce more than 6,000 doughnuts and fastnachts for Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 16.
A Carlisle woman awaiting trial on charges stemming from her husband’s murder has been indicted for Social Security fraud.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently announced the arrest of Trooper Robert E. Covington Jr., of Olyphant, for his alleged involvement in illegal activity occurring at Sinners Swing Gentlemen’s Club in Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County. Covington, 48, is a 13-year veteran of PSP an…
Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recently honored 14 members of law enforcement for their outstanding contributions to public safety in 2020. These awards are made each year to a select group of individuals who perform in an exceptional manner and who make significant contributions to …
The Shippensburg FFA held a celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to honor Keystone Degree Recipients, and the First Year Jacket Scholarship Winners. Normally, these FFA members would be recognized during the Mid-Winter Convention at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Since the Farm Show was held virtual…
With a heavy heart, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. Robert Evanchick announced that a Pennsylvania State Trooper died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.
Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) Chief Deputy Attorney General Brian Zarallo recently urged Pennsylvanians to remain vigilant against fraud.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently announced the arrest of Trooper Robert E. Covington Jr., of Olyphant, for his alleged involvement in illegal activity occurring at Sinners Swing Gentlemen’s Club in Mayfield Borough, Lackawanna County. Covington, 48, is a 13-year veteran of PSP an…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on Sept. 25, 2020, Luis Torres-Jiminez, 31, of New York, was sentenced to 87 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, for his participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Super Bowl 55 is in the history books, along with the winning quarterback, Tom Brady, with another well orchestrated win over the opposing team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
A former Waynesboro Police Department officer was charged with aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor and other related charges in connection to the reported molestation of a teenage girl he met during an attempted suicide investigation.
One person suffered moderate injuries and another refused medical treatment at the scene of a two-vehicle crash where they collided at the intersection of Baltimore and McCullough roads, in Southampton (Cumberland) Township around 2:50 p.m. last Friday. The injured driver was transported to …
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series that highlights the many sewing factories that once called Shippensburg home, and the people who worked in them.
A Carlisle woman awaiting trial on charges stemming from her husband’s murder has been indicted for Social Security fraud.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania honors the contributions and history of the African American community during this year’s Black History Month.
Natascha “Tascha” Wallace will be remembered for living her life to the fullest, and always putting her friends and family first.
Shippensburg Borough Council members said Tuesday they are excited to approve a plan by Community CARES, a homeless shelter in Carlisle, to use the former Episcopal Home as a family emergency shelter home.
Jennifer Vanderau has picked her own brain for nearly 20 years to deliver heart-warming, delightful and sometimes painful columns surrounding some of her favorite furry friends -- the animals of the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter.
Volunteer fire companies from three counties -- Cumberland, Franklin and Adams -- were dispatched at 5:06 a.m. Tuesday morning to a reported house fire located at 110 Three Turn Road, Southampton (Cumberland) Township, off of Ridge Road in the Big Flat area of the mountain. The home’s occupa…
Emergency personnel responded to an auto accident last Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Thornwood and Orrstown roads in Southampton (Franklin) Township. The two-vehicle accident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m., and left one with moderate injuries. Two others were patient refusa…
Pennsylvania’s own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Tuesday, predicting six more weeks of winter. For the first-ever virtual Groundhog Day celebration, visitors from all over the world tuned in to see Phil make his highly anticipated weather prognostication for the 135…
In a special meeting of the Shippensburg Area School Board held Monday, called in the middle of last week during an executive session, directors voted to bring students back full-time, beginning Feb. 22, depending on the coronavirus’ rate of community spread.
Shippensburg Borough Council has approved the exploration of the downtown revitalization plan as a way to maintain character and identity.
Former Auditor General Eugene DePasquale recently called for reforms to Pennsylvania’s child abuse appeals process, saying the current system puts children at risk of being retraumatized by their accused abusers.
All three Shippensburg fire departments were dispatched to a reported building fire Saturday located behind the Breadbasket Bakery at 306 E. Garfield St. in Shippensburg Borough. When units arrived on the scene at approximately 7 p.m., they found a trashcan on fire to the rear of the buildin…
Local area fire companies were alerted to a reported basement fire last Saturday evening located in the 7000 block of Sunset Road, Lurgan Township. Firefighters arrived on the scene at approximately 4:55 p.m., and found a smoke condition in the basement. They discovered a wooden table on fir…
The Wolf Administration recently highlighted the latest accomplishments of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and provided an update on prescribing and overdose trends up to October of 2020.
Jerome Kater never wanted any recognition for the work he does in the Shippensburg community. He’s quite content doing what he does best, helping others, without any notoriety. In fact, when he was nominated for the for WGAL ‘8 Who Care’ Award in September, he did his best to downplay the re…
Have you ever wondered the journey the milk you consume takes from the dairy farm to your local grocery store coolers?
Fire broke out in the St. Thomas Recycling Center, 4571 Race Track Road, at 11:45 a.m. last Thursday. When the first unit arrived on the scene they found smoke coming from the building, with employees already evacuated. Fire Chief Tom Bigler of the St. Thomas Fire Co. said, ‘The fire was con…
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