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Free Car Seat Checks Scheduled July 15 In Williamsport
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (69+ words) Franklin County Free Press Free Car Seat Checks Scheduled July 15 In Williamsport Meritus Health and the Washington County Health Department will host free car seat checks Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The event will take place from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E. Potomac…...
NHTSA Warns Against Leaving Children in Hot Cars During Dangerous Heat
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (330+ words) NHTSA is reminding parents and caregivers that it is never safe to leave a child alone in a vehicle. So far this year, eight children have died from heatstroke across the U. S. after being left or forgotten in hot cars, according…...
Franklin County Career Tech Students Assist Technology Department This Summer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (73+ words) Franklin County Free Press Franklin County Career Tech Students Assist Technology Department This Summer Franklin County Career and Technology Center students Nathan Armstrong and Gibson Ott are assisting the school's Technology Department as part of the summer staff. Both students…...
Chambersburg Kindergarten Students to Have Staggered Start for 2026-2027 School Year
1+ week, 2+ day ago (16+ words) Franklin County Free Press...
Buttonwood Nature Center Presents Four New Summer EXPLORE! Programs for Kids
1+ week, 3+ day ago (567+ words) Summer fun for kids is on tap with a new'EXPLORE!'programseries from Buttonwood Nature Center. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on four Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 1011: 30 a. m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa....
Well Span Physician Shares Tips for Supporting Children as Summer Begins
1+ week, 5+ day ago (279+ words) Dr. Ayn Kerber, a family physician with Well Span Family Medicine at Westbranch, said summer can bring stress for children and teens because of changes in routine, increased activities or long stretches of unstructured time. Stress in children and teens…...
Meritus Health Offering Free Summer Meals for Children
2+ week, 2+ day ago (217+ words) Meals will be available from 11 to 11: 20 a. m. in the parking lot of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, along the Robinwood Drive side, at 11120 Health Drive in Hagerstown. The meals are available to any child under 18. Franklin County Career and Technology…...
Mike Russo Appointed Volunteer President of Little Daisy's Closet
3+ week, 1+ day ago (317+ words) Little Daisy's Closet has appointed Mike Russo as its new Volunteer President. Russo will serve as part of the organization's volunteer Board of Directors. He will also continue serving as interim Treasurer until that position is filled. As president, Russo…...
Multiple Consumer Products Recalled Over Safety Hazards Including Baby Bottles
3+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) Before enjoying retirement, Larry was a forklift operator at various companies with the most recent being with Ventura, in Chambersburg PA. Franklin County is asking residents to share feedback on priorities that may shape the county's future. The county is…...
Keystone Health To Hold Free Car Seat Check Event
3+ week, 4+ day ago (250+ words) Keystone Health will hold a free car seat check event Thursday, June 4, from 10 a. m. to noon at 133 W. Catherine St. in Chambersburg. The event will allow families to have their car seats checked by certified technicians. No pre-registration is required. Attendees should…...