Your vehicle might be involved in a safety recall, potentially posing risks to you and your passengers. If left unrepaired, these safety defects could lead to injury or death. It’s crucial to address safety recalls promptly. Recall Details: What Is a Recall? A recall occurs when a vehicle poses an unreasonable safety risk or fails […] The post Important Safety Recall Information for Ford and Others appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Negative thoughts can be brutal. We take the good with the bad thoughts, but sometimes the negative, toxic thoughts win. Do any of these negative thoughts sound familiar? I’m never going to be good enough. I’m not capable. I don’t work as hard as they do. They’ll get recognized more than me I’m sure. I’m […] The post Toxic Thoughts – How to Drown out the Negative Thinking and Find Freedom appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Atop a scenic overlook trail, massive rippled, grooved, and streaked boulders are treasures that tell stories of how mountain ridges shifted and developed over centuries of time. The steep boulders tower over any individual who dares to climb them and reach the peak of the overlook, known as Chimney Rock. Looking out from the overlook, […] The post Preserving Pennsylvania’s Lands and Historic Structures One Step at a Time appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announces lane restrictions on Interstate 81 from May 3-6 for concrete pavement patching and asphalt paving near Carlisle in Cumberland County. The closures will be in effect from 9:00 PM on May 3 to 6:00 AM on May 6, between Mile 53.5 and Mile 55. Both left lanes of I-81 […] The post Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Interstate 81 Resurfacing Project in Cumberland County appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the initiation of a cable median barrier project by a contracted company in south central Pennsylvania. Contrary to previous announcements, the work will commence on southbound Interstate 81 in Franklin County instead of northbound as initially planned. The project aims to install approximately 29 miles of high-tension cable […] The post PennDOT Begins Nighttime Median Barrier Installations appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the closure schedule for Route 997 (Anthony Highway) due to a 4.75-mile resurfacing project in Franklin County’s Quincy, Guilford, and Greene townships. The project spans from the West Branch of Antietam Creek just north of Mont Alto Borough, through Pond Bank Village, to the Route 30 intersection. Weather […] The post PennDOT Announces Route 997 Closure for Resurfacing Project in Franklin County appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awarded Chambersburg an additional $5,564,097, Wednesday, for the replacement of legacy cast iron pipelines, which provides for greater reliability of the Borough’s natural gas infrastructure. This funding will be coupled with more than $5 million that was granted to the Borough last year, with […] The post CHAMBERSBURG RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO REPLACE LEGACY CAST IRON PIPELINES appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 8 officials have outlined plans for over 80 road and bridge projects across the following eight-county region in southcentral Pennsylvania: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York. These projects, amounting to approximately $257 million in investment, align with Governor Shapiro’s commitment to ensuring safe highways and bridges […] The post PennDOT Invests $257 Million in Southcentral PA Infrastructure appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

Ford is recalling approximately 243,000 Maverick compact pickup trucks in the United States due to a potential issue with the tail lights not illuminating while driving, which could lead to unsafe conditions for drivers. The problem stems from a computer error that may incorrectly detect excessive current on one or both tail lamps, causing them […] The post Ford Recalls 243,000 Maverick Trucks Over Tail Light Issue appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more

PennDOT has allocated nearly $50 million statewide through the Surface Transportation Block Grant, aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility in various communities. In Cumberland County, Carlisle will receive $633,000 to establish pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along PA Route 74, including the construction of a shared-use path and enhanced ADA-compliant facilities. This project aims to improve […] The post PennDOT’s $50M Grant: Safer Streets, Better Access Statewide including Chambersburg appeared first on Franklin County Free Press ..read more