Home rule not ruled out Despite earlier statements that seemed to indicate otherwise, Cumberland County commissioners say they would consider changing to so-called home rule if convinced that's the best way serve the public.
Home rule gives a county more flexibility in structuring county offices and more taxing options.
For example, a county might abolish minor row offices such as clerk of courts and register of wills and hire a chief executive officer to oversee government operations. That decision was prompted by a letter in March from 18 prominent county residents who said county government was outdated and inefficient. The residents called for creation of a citizens' panel to study the structure and make recommendations. Although the term was never used in its letter, many, including Mrs. Besch and Keller believed the group was calling for home rule. Thieves hit churches Two churches in Carlisle this week reported the theft of copper spouting from their buildings.