Chambersburg Public Opinion

A Canada-based manufacturer of hydraulic hose assemblies plans to build a manufacturing facility in Chambersburg. Full Story »

Waynesboro and Mont Alto have been awarded safety beacons for their crosswalks, according to Kevin Grubbs, borough director of engineering services. Full Story »

Thanks to federal stimulus money, the Franklin County Head Start will be expanding its programs starting in the early spring. Full Story »

Luncheon, Chambersburg High School Class of 1943, 11:30 a.m., Norland Pub, 454 Norland Drive; 264-2172 or 263-2801. Concert, Falling Spring AARP chorus, 1:30 p.m., Shook Home, North Second Street. Full Story »

The following people were sentenced on Nov. 18, 2009, in the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Chambersburg. Their home addresses are not being provided by the courthouse. Full Story »

Community forum, "Help From Your Public Libraries During Economic Crisis" by Franklin County Library System," 12:10 p.m., Bonanza Restaurant, Chambersburg Mall; lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Kim Lucas at 267-3507. Full Story »

WAYNESBORO -- Daniel and Diana Maribel Hernandez, Waynesboro, had a son, Miguel Angel, at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 17, 2009, in Chambersburg Hospital. He weighed 3 pounds, 9 ounces, and he was 161/2 inches long. Full Story »

Chambersburg Area school board: 7 p.m., district board room, 435 Stanley Ave., 263-9281. St. Thomas Township Planning Commission: 7:30 p.m., 965 Hade Road, Chambersburg, 369-2144. Full Story »

The second of two men accused of a June home invasion in Greencastle has pleaded guilty to robbery and is scheduled to be sentenced later this month in Franklin County Court. Full Story »

BURGLARY: Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle on Tuesday charged two Newville men with 10 burglaries that occurred between Oct. 14 and Tuesday in North Newton and West Pennsboro townships. Full Story »

CHAMBERSBURG -- Firm President Martha B. Walker announced that Walker, Connor & Johnson LLC is changing its name to Walker, Connor & Spang LLC, effective Jan. 1. Full Story »

MERCERSBURG -- James Buchanan High School will offer a financial aid workshop for seniors, juniors and their parents at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium. Full Story »

CHAMBERSBURG -- The snow and cold weekend temperatures did not push too many guests to the Chambersburg Cold Weather Drop-In Shelter for its opening on Friday. Full Story »

HARRISBURG -- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has allocated a total of 2,940,300 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine to Pennsylvania so far, the state Department of Health said Tuesday. Full Story »

McCONNELLSBURG -- A new Save-A-Lot food store recently opened at the Penn s Village Shopping Center in McConnellsburg. Full Story »

Readers of Public Opinion are graciously responding to our annual Holiday Helping Hand campaign, which began in mid-November. Full Story »

Today's wintry mix poses the first challenge of the season for area road crews. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is planning around-the-clock coverage in Franklin County during the storm, according to Assistant Manager Chris Feldmeyer. Full Story »

A request for a donation from Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County received a quick rejection Tuesday by the Antrim Township Board of Supervisors. Full Story »

Township supervisors are making do in 2010 with less revenue. They are getting about 4 percent less revenue from the state liquid fuel tax. The money must be used in road maintenance. Full Story »

GUILFORD TOWNSHIP -- More than a dozen businesses were evacuated Tuesday afternoon for a gas leak in Lincoln Way Shopping Center. Full Story »

HARRISBURG, Pa.—The Pennsylvania Game Commission says a hunter used pastries to illegally bait the largest bear killed in the state during the 2009 season. Full Story »

DALLAS, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 -- The largest bear killed in Pennsylvania this season was shot over a pile of pastries. Full Story »

CHAMBERSBURG, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 -- Forget the white stuff, the National Weather Service is calling for snow, sleet and freezing rain tonight in Franklin County. Full Story »

The local housing market appears to be ending the year on a high note. Home sales and building activity are gaining strength in Franklin County after a slow start to the year. Full Story »

Chambersburg area residents have a choice to make this time of year: Join an ambulance company for $75 or review your health insurance policy closely. Full Story »