Franklin County News

Franklin County has one of the highest percentages in the state of people without health insurance, according to a 2008 survey -- with most of the uninsured leaving private insurance behind due to loss of a job or because they can't afford it.

Brownie Troop B-810, led by Christina Colby, have been busy collecting food, clothing and other goods to give to the Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless.

Barb Truax of Hustontown didn't have a family history of breast cancer, nor did she have any early warning signs.

The H1N1 vaccine will be available in Franklin County this weekend. The Pennsylvania Department Of Health says there are five "high-risk" target groups who are encouraged to get the vaccine.

State Rep. Todd Rock, R-Mont Alto, and Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Cranberry Township, introduced an amendment Tuesday to the state constitution that would ban teacher strikes and lockouts at public schools.

A Hagerstown, Md., man allegedly showed up to a meeting at Franklin County Adult Probation Department Monday morning under the influence of alcohol.

People in the recommended target category for swine flu shots can make appointments to receive free shots Friday through Sunday at clinics in Harrisburg and Chambersburg.

Both the nasal spray and injectable vaccine for H1N1 are available, but actually finding them can be difficult.

ROBBERY: Two male juveniles pushed an 11-year-old boy off his bicycle and stole it Tuesday, according to Chambersburg Police.

Several departments within the Pennsylvania State Police search for up to four males who they say got off with money after an armed home invasion in Peters Township.

THEFT: A Stihl MS 290 chain saw was stolen between Sunday and Tuesday from a wood pile at 198 Black Gap Road, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Chambersburg.

Two area churches will have special programs during their regular morning worship services.

From left, Faith Thatcher, Joy Gray, Janet Jones and Barbara Wise are a few of the women veterans who get together every week at the local AMVETS post on Fifth Avenue.

Franklin and Fulton voters gave the thumbs up to Court of Common Pleas Judge Carol Van Horn Tuesday, with an overwhelming majority of the voters in the two counties choosing to keep her on the bench for another 10 years.

ACCIDENT: Lakeisha L. Roles, 17, Fayetteville, was driving east on Lincoln Way East at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday when she hit the back of a Nissan Maxima being driven by Ricky F. Shultz, 52, Fayetteville, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Chambersburg.

Magic on stage: Brie-Anne Asbury will play Clara in the The Sugar Plum Fairy this holiday season.

The following people were sentenced on Oct. 21, 2009, in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Chambersburg.

Straban Township, Adams County FATAL ACCIDENT: The driver of a 2002 Ford Taurus was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on the 1700 block of Shrivers Corner Road around noon Wednesday, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Gettysburg.

Voter turnout in Franklin County on Tuesday was the lowest for a general election in at least 25 years.

CHAMBERSBURG The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop H Chambersburg are conducting an on going missing person investigation in an attempt to locate a 3 year old.