2021

Recent Deaths 2/18/21

James H. Brown II, 82, of Chambersburg, formerly of Franklin, died Feb. 15, 2021. Annette Kunselman Burgert, 90 of Elizabethtown, formerly of Myerstown, Worthington, Ohio,…


Pet of the Day 2/17/21

This duo’s original owner passed away and another individual took care of them for awhile before they came to us. They are three years old,…




FHS headed to full in-person Monday

From staff reports Franklin High School students will return to 100 percent in-person instruction beginning Monday. The district had anticipated moving to full face-to-face instruction…





Recent Deaths 2/17/21

Greyson Paul Bryan, 7 months, died Feb. 13, 2021. Sheryl J. Rapp, 69, of Tionesta, died Feb. 15, 2021. Brayton C. Rodgers, 94, formerly of…




VA Secretary Confirmed

Last week, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted 87-7 to confirm, Denis R. McDonough for the position of Secretary of Veterans Affairs. “The VFW…






Recent Deaths 2/16/21

Charles E. “Charlie” Urey, 75, of Franklin, died Feb. 12, 2021. Mary Ann Lyons Spring, 90, died Feb. 9, 2021. Charles R. Snyder, 90, of…


Pet of the Day 2/15/21

I was saying to myself just this morning, “Huey,” I said, “Huey, you know what you need? You need a person all your own.” So…



















Recent Deaths 2/13/21

David P. Cherry, 72, of Rouseville, died Feb. 11, 2021. Earl H. Adams, 98, of Erie, died Feb. 8, 2021. Elizabeth “Betty” Fleming, 83, of…




Where We Are

Last week, I shared the tale of a very successful redevelopment project that sparked the transformation of an entire region. As I alluded to, though,…







Recent Deaths 2/12/21

Virginia “Ginny” Keating Fortney died Jan 18, 2021. Charles Joseph Finley, 92, of Potomac Falls, Virginia, died Dec. 26, 2019.   For complete obituaries, pick…