Amber South

1 week ago | publicopiniononline.com | Amber South

Penn State will close seven campuses, including Mont Alto, after the spring 2027 semester due to low enrollment. The closures affect campuses representing a small percentage of the overall Penn State student body, faculty, and staff. Franklin County commissioners criticized the decision, citing the campus's importance to the region and its location in a growing area. Mont Alto's enrollment has been declining in recent years, reaching its second-lowest point in five years in fall 2024.

1 week ago | therecordherald.com | Amber South

Penn State will close seven campuses, including Mont Alto, after the spring 2027 semester due to low enrollment. The closures affect campuses representing a small percentage of the overall Penn State student body, faculty, and staff. Franklin County commissioners criticized the decision, citing the campus's importance to the region and its location in a growing area. Mont Alto's enrollment has been declining in recent years, reaching its second-lowest point in five years in fall 2024.

2 weeks ago | publicopiniononline.com | Amber South

Amber SouthChambersburg Public OpinionEast Broad Top Railroad in Rockhill Furnace, PA, was voted the No. 2 Best Scenic Train Ride in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The railroad offers a 9-mile round trip through picturesque landscapes and forests. Passengers can choose from various seating options, including coach, open air, cinder car, and caboose. Special events like "Christmas in Coal Country" and "PEANUTS The Great Pumpkin Patch Express" are also offered.

2 weeks ago | publicopiniononline.com | Amber South

Austin Rosenbaum defeated incumbent Tom Newcomer in the Republican primary for Chambersburg Borough Council's second ward. Rosenbaum will face Democrat Shannon Jackson in the November general election. One of the contested races for Chambersburg school board will be re-run in November. A veteran public servant in Chambersburg lost his seat on Borough Council in Tuesday's primary election.

2 weeks ago | publicopiniononline.com | Amber South

Chambersburg, PA utility customers will have a new online portal for account access and bill payment starting July 7. The portal offers multiple payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, and online payment platforms, with varying fees. The new flat fee structure for online payments will be cheaper for about 70% of customers than the current 3% fee. Customers can access current and past statements, usage information, and make payments through the portal.