Thursday, March 7 2013 3:15 PM EST2013-03-07 20:15:41 GMT
Several Franklin County workers will be facing layoffs. Officials have confirmed that Gibble's Foods has filed layoffs warnings with CareerLink but do not yet know how many employees will be affected.More >>
Several Franklin County workers will be facing layoffs. Officials have confirmed that Gibble's Foods has filed layoffs warnings with CareerLink but do not yet know how many employees will be affected.More >>
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
Gibble's Foods will shut down operations this weekend and the popular snack food brand based in Chambersburg since the 1950's will be no more.
abc27 News has learned the last orders will be delivered to grocery stores and other retailers that carry Gibble's products on Saturday.
The potato chip maker was sold December 1 to Eldon Dieffenbach because its previous owner, Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe, wanted to focus on the bakery business.
Officials confirmed earlier this week that Gibble's Foods had filed layoffs warnings, but did not know how many employees would be affected. It's believed about 30 employees work at the snack plant.
Martin's spokesman Scott Heintzelman said that when the Gibble's division was sold, the company's goal was to protect jobs, the brand, and independent distributors that sold the product.
He said the entire Martin family is saddened by the news.
"This is not something we expected, intended, or wanted," Heintzelman said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that lost their job today and/or will lose the ability to distribute this popular brand."
Mrs. Gibble's Candies and Mrs. Gibble's Restaurant are no longer affiliated with the snack food company and will remain open.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
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Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:16 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:16:13 GMT
Joe Wissler said back on July 11, 2010 his son was attacked, from behind and struck in the head with an object. His son, Joe Wissler IV suffered brain damage and almost three years after, is still in aMore >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:41:55 GMT
Harrisburg's mayoral race is about to heat up...again. Nathaniel Curtis, 25, is set to announce his write-in candidacy Wednesday afternoon. Curtis, a staff sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,More >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:21:50 GMT
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire CompanyMore >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:18 GMT
Veterans are helping veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery by fixing-up the final resting place. Cynthia High and her family go to the cemetery to place flowers on her aunt's, uncle's. and mother'sMore >>
Veterans are helping veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery by fixing up the final resting place.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:17 GMT
The Hershey Bears have selected a new coach, but he's not a familiar name to Hershey fans. Mike Haviland was introduced late this morning at a news conference at Giant Center. He coached againstMore >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:20:18 GMT
The sign on the Maryland line today says "Welcome to Pennsylvania," but in June of 1863, many Pennsylvanians didn't stick around to greet the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.More >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:16:46 GMT
Upon meeting Al Niccolini two things are made very clear. He's Italian. And at 83-years-old, he has handed in his filter. "What attracted you to her?" asked our reporter Alex Hoff of Niccolini's wifeMore >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:21:50 GMT
A portion of southbound Interstate 83 in York County will be closed for a few hours on June 19 at around 9 p.m. as officials conduct an investigation related to the death of Loganville Volunteer Fire CompanyMore >>
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Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:34 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:34:39 GMT
A poisonous and invasive plant is spreading through the midstate. Poison hemlock is growing rampant, particularly in Lancaster County. Driving through Lancaster County, you may see little white flowersMore >>
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Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
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