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2 hrs ago | Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County has a high rate of people without health insurance

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.

6 comments

Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health, Opinion

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Brownie Troop B-810 collect goods for Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless

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.

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Related Topix: Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County area doctors, patients worry about shifting mammograms to later in life

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

17 comments

Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Hustontown, PA, Fulton County, PA, McConnellsburg, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WHDH-TV

H1N1 Flu Vaccine in Franklin County This Weekend

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.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Influenza

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County legislator introduces amendment to Pennsylvania constitution to ban teacher strikes

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.

40 comments

Related Topix: Pennsylvania, Mont Alto, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Education Etc., Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Drunk at the Franklin County probation office? Bad idea

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

36 comments

Related Topix: Chambersburg, PA, Waynesboro, PA, Opinion

Mon Nov 16, 2009

PennLive.com

Swine flu clinics to give shots this weekend at two sites in the midstate

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.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Harrisburg Metro, Chambersburg, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Dauphin, PA

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Swine flu vaccine not easy to find in Franklin County area

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

5 comments

Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County area police log

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

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Related Topix: Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Sat Nov 14, 2009

WPMT-TV York

Franklin County Police Look for Multiple Home Invasion Robbery Suspects

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.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County area police log

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.

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Related Topix: Pennsylvania, Chambersburg, PA, Orrstown, PA, Opinion

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Special services planned for this Sunday at 2 Franklin County churches

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

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Related Topix: Opinion

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County's women veterans are proud of their service

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.

3 comments

Related Topix: History in the News, Life, Veteran Affairs, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County, Fulton County voters return Carol Van Horn to the bench for 10 more years

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.

15 comments

Related Topix: Fulton County, PA, Franklin, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County area police log

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.

4 comments

Related Topix: Fayetteville, PA, Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

School, ballet bring culture to Franklin County area

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

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Related Topix: Arts, Ballet, Chambersburg, PA, Penn State University Park, Waynesboro, PA, York, PA, Opinion

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County court sentences

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

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Related Topix: Chambersburg, PA, Life, Holidays, Lughnasadh, Opinion

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County area police log

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.

8 comments

Related Topix: Adams County, PA, Gettysburg, PA, Opinion

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County election turnout was very low

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

12 comments

Related Topix: US News, Chambersburg, PA, Opinion

Wed Nov 04, 2009

WHDH-TV

Alert: Missing 3-year-old boy in Franklin County

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.

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Related Topix: Chambersburg, PA

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