54+ min ago  (332+ words) Franklin County Free Press Farm and Garden Penn State Extension For the week of July 13, 2026 Master Gardener Hotline is open for the gardening season. Master Gardener volunteers will staff the Hotline at the Penn State – Franklin County Extension office, 181 Franklin…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (444+ words) Travelers flying to their destination can walk through airport terminals instead of using moving walkways and avoid sitting for long periods before boarding. Those driving should make regular stops to stretch and walk. Compression socks may help improve circulation and…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago  (288+ words) The ribbon cutting will begin at 11:30 a.m. The full event will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will recognize 80 years of The Tide Ministry and will be held with the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance and the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (763+ words) People can become infected through contact with rodent urine, droppings or saliva. Infection through a rodent bite or scratch is possible but rare. The Andes virus is the only known hantavirus that can spread from person to person, usually through…...

23+ hour, 38+ min ago  (310+ words) Pennsylvania received one of the “Best in Show” honors during the closing ceremony of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, recognizing the Commonwealth’s pavilion as one of the event’s top state exhibits. The recognition came weeks after…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (227+ words) The final round of the 2026 Acapella & Unplugged music competition will be held on July 18, 2026 at 7pm on the steps of the historic Franklin County Courthouse. This year’s finalists Boyd enjoyed watching Nascar and going to the drag strip to watch his…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (118+ words) Franklin County Free Press July 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Burt J. Asper American Legion Post 46 in Chambersburg will hold a Broasted Chicken Buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26. The buffet is open to the public. The menu will include broasted chicken, boneless…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (264+ words) The menu will include broasted chicken, boneless wings, meatballs, a full salad bar, mashed potatoes, hash brown casserole, shells and cheese, homestyle stuffing, collard greens, seasoned green beans, buttered sweet corn, desserts, rolls and butter. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee…...

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4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (495+ words) WellSpan pediatrician Dr. Caroline Hall said excessive social media use can contribute to cyberbullying, sleep disruption, obesity, delayed social skills, behavioral problems, depression and anxiety. A 2019 American Medical Association study found that teens who spent three hours per day on…...