What You Need To Know Today
Local developments, road information, government updates, community news and events worth knowing across Franklin County.
PennDOT Maintenance Work Continues Across Franklin County This Week
PennDOT’s Franklin County maintenance schedule for Sept. 14–18 includes shoulder cutting on Eby Road, New Franklin Road and Fetterhoff Chapel Road, along with pipe-trench work on Stone Bridge Road. Flagging is scheduled in the work zones, and the maintenance schedule may change because of weather, emergencies or other conditions.
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Carnival of Care Returns to Waynesboro Friday
Healthy Franklin County’s Carnival of Care is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the Waynesboro Area YMCA. The free event focuses on mental wellness, recovery, resilience and community resources, with family activities, games and free treats.
Event Information →Franklin County Commissioners Meet Wednesday Morning
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Franklin County Administration Building in Chambersburg. The county says agendas are posted the day before meetings and sessions are livestreamed.
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Wilson College Plans Free 300-Drone Show Saturday Night
Wilson College will present a free public drone show Saturday, Sept. 19, beginning at 8 p.m. The 15-minute program will feature 300 synchronized drones creating illuminated images above the Chambersburg campus.
Drone show details →2027 Budget Discussions Underway
Greencastle’s Finance Committee has begun meetings concerning the borough’s proposed 2027 municipal budgets.
Borough information →Wilson Weekend Runs Sept. 18–20
Wilson College’s weekend schedule includes campus activities, athletics and Saturday night’s drone show.
Wilson College →Weekend Guide Is Ready
Franklin County Life’s Sept. 18–20 guide includes festivals, family activities, live entertainment and more.
Weekend Guide →The Franklin County Commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday. If anything significant develops, Franklin County Life can update this Daily Brief or expand the issue into a separate story.
