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Hey Franklin County, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A $2,500 no-essay scholarship sweepstakes, a blacksmithing workshop, and comedy night with Chris Roach + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Eligibility extends beyond state lines: PA, MD, and WV students heading to a Pennsylvania college in 2026-27 can enter a $2,500 no essay scholarship sweepstakes from PHEAA. Winners will be announced in May — see who’s eligible and when.

Route 30 safety upgrade: PennDOT is in the design phase for changes at Chambersburg’s Radio Hill intersection. Plans include widening Lincoln Way and a new signal. Public comments are open through April 1, 2026 — see what’s planned for Route 30.

Local pharmacy marks milestone: Norland Avenue Pharmacy is celebrating 25 years with 25 days of giveaways, ending with an in-store event offering 25% off everything plus food and drink deals — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Forge your own piece at blacksmithing workshop
• Shop small, support New Franklin Fire Department
• Celebrate spring with 108 Sun Salutations

🫶 We got your back

Sandwiches, your way: Sunny Ridge Markets stacks made-to-order subs exactly how you like them, with your pick of meats, cheeses, veggies, and sauces, even on a Martin’s roll. Order ahead for fast grab-and-go. A legit lunch upgrade that beats desk doom or powers you through the errand loop.

Go stretch the legs: Antrim Township Community Park spans 200+ acres of low-key bliss, with miles of walking trails, two disc golf courses, big playgrounds, open fields, and a dog park. It’s ideal for a midweek reset in Greencastle… quick laps on weekdays, pavilion hangs when the weather warms.

Swap, save, and play: Kidcycle Consignment tames kid clutter with gently used toys, books, clothes, baby gear, and those random must-haves, curated with a reduce, reuse, recycle mindset. Consign what’s outgrown and scoop up new-to-you favorites… refreshing the playroom stays easy and budget-friendly.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧶 Crochet Class @ Fendrick Library (Mercersburg) | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Crochet Class is stitching into The Fendrick Library every Wednesday, welcoming curious newbies, rusty returners, and die-hard yarn whisperers. Learn the basics, swap tips, and knock out holiday projects while enjoying that rare combo of quiet focus, friendly chatter, and free therapy disguised as fiber.

🧠 Weekly Pub Trivia @ Rough Edges Brewing (Waynesboro) | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Rough Edges is hosting its weekly pub trivia, finally a place to unload all those 90s facts still rattling around. Bring your crew, play for free, order dinner, and chase Brewery Cash, bragging rights, and the satisfying click of a correct answer.

🧪 Slime Masters – Kids @ Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (Waynesboro) | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – If your kitchen’s still recovering from last week’s science experiment, outsource the goo to Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library. Kids K-5 cook up a new slime each month in the Makerspace, make friends, and yes, it is free, but you do need to register.

🌀 Riftbound Nexus Nights @ Rivals TCG & Bricks (Chambersburg) | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Swing by for Riftbound Nexus Nights, a free, casual, open-play hang built around Riftbound, the card game spun from League of Legends your nephew keeps mentioning. It runs Fridays from 4, roll in whenever, bring a friend, and swap small talk for clever combos.

🎤 Comedy Night with Chris Roach @ Parx Casino Shippensburg | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Comedy Night is rolling into the Side Pocket with Chris Roach from Kevin Can Wait, and yes, admission is free. Expect sharp, working-class humor, a proper pint, and the kind of belly laughs your living room has been failing to deliver. Your couch can wait.

🧶 Spinning & Fiber Crafts Morning @ Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library (Greencastle, PA) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Calling all yarn whisperers, it’s a morning of spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, and pretending our stashes aren’t out of hand. Free and open to everyone in the History Room downstairs. Bring whatever you spin with or weave on, antique or modern, plus your good gossip.

🎰 Lucky 7’s @ Capitol Theatre Center (Chambersburg) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If you need a sign to roam downtown, shop local, and call it cardio, this is it. Grab a Lucky 7’s card, hit every stop on it, and you could win $500, plus entries for every $10 spent. Free, Chambersburg to the core.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Franklin County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 73°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 14%

Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 3 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 75%

Rain showers between 8am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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