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09/02/2025

Russel J. Pine 1942-2025
Russel loved working on and building hot rod cars. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, woodcarving and playing poker.
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Russel loved working on and building hot rod cars. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, woodcarving and playing poker.

09/02/2025

Larry Carl Williamson 1950-2025
Larry was a quiet, sweet, very dependable man who liked helping others. When he’d finally sit down at the end of the day, he would enjoy watching wrestling.
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Larry was a quiet, sweet, very dependable man who liked helping others. When he’d finally sit down at the end of the day, he would enjoy watching wrestling.

08/02/2025

House Fire on E Washington St in Chambersburg, No Casualties Reported

Photos and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company

Early this morning, fire crews responded to a house fire at a duplex located in the 700 block of E Washington Street in Chambersburg, after receiving alerts of potential occupants trapped inside.

The Franklin Fire Company was dispatched at approximately 6:30 AM following a
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Photos and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company Early this morning, fire crews responded to a house fire at a duplex located in the 700 block of E Washington Street […]

08/02/2025

Cabin Fever Music Fest 2025

Okay, you all, the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is gearing up for our Cabin Fever Music Fest on March 1 and if you are interested, you should definitely get tickets soon.

This is such a fun event and it’s gearing up to possibly set records with funds raised, so we really
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Okay, you all, the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is gearing up for our Cabin Fever Music Fest on March 1 and if you are interested, you should definitely get tickets […]

08/02/2025

SHIP U. Baseball’s comeback falls short in season-opening loss at No. 4 Catawba, 6-4

Shippensburg University's baseball team lost their season opener to No. 4-ranked Catawba with a score of 6-4 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Shippensburg, now 0-1, faced Catawba in what has become a regular early-season matchup. The game featured a strong start for Shippensburg with senior shortstop Carter Hinds hitting a leadoff
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Shippensburg University’s baseball team lost their season opener to No. 4-ranked Catawba with a score of 6-4 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Shippensburg, now 0-1, faced Catawba in what has become […]

08/02/2025

SHIP U. Men’s Indoor Track & Field competes Friday night at Susquehanna

At the River Hawk Friday Night Showdown hosted by Susquehanna University, the Shippensburg University men’s indoor track & field team showcased notable performances.

Colin Melhorn from Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, secured first place in the shot put, setting a new collegiate best of 49 feet, 3 inches, placing him in the top 12
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At the River Hawk Friday Night Showdown hosted by Susquehanna University, the Shippensburg University men’s indoor track & field team showcased notable performances. Colin Melhorn from Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, secured first […]

08/02/2025

SHIP U. Women’s Indoor Track & Field wins six events Friday night at Susquehanna

Shippensburg University's women's indoor track & field team achieved six wins at the River Hawk Friday Night Showdown hosted by Susquehanna University. Carissa Bender secured a victory in the pole vault with a clearance of 11 feet, 7 ¼ inches (3.54 meters). In the throws, ShanAnn Simmons and Lauren Bellows
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Shippensburg University’s women’s indoor track & field team achieved six wins at the River Hawk Friday Night Showdown hosted by Susquehanna University. Carissa Bender secured a victory in the pole […]

08/02/2025

Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration Over Unauthorized Data Access

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit alongside a coalition of 19 attorneys general against the Trump administration, aiming to protect Americans' private data. The suit alleges that the administration illegally granted Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" access to the Treasury Department’s central
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit alongside a coalition of 19 attorneys general against the Trump administration, aiming to protect Americans’ private data. The suit alleges that […]

08/02/2025

Waynesboro Class of '66 Quarterly Lunch

The Waynesboro Area Senior High School Class of '66 will hold their Quarterly Luncheon on Thursday, March 6. It will be at 11:30 A. M. in the Parlor House Restaurant, South Potomac Street in Waynesboro. Those attending will meet in the back meeting room and can order from a selected
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The Waynesboro Area Senior High School Class of ’66 will hold their Quarterly Luncheon on Thursday, March 6. It will be at 11:30 A. M. in the Parlor House Restaurant, […]

08/02/2025

Submissions for Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest Due February 12

Franklin County Visitors Bureau is reminding the community that submissions to the Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest are due no later than midnight on February 12. The contest is inspired by a quote from a speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. The quote
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Franklin County Visitors Bureau is reminding the community that submissions to the Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest are due no later than midnight on […]

08/02/2025

Chambersburg Area School District Announces Make-Up Days for School Closures

The Chambersburg Area School District has scheduled additional school days to compensate for classes missed due to recent winter weather. Schools will now be open on Wednesday, February 12th, Monday, February 17th, and Friday, March 14th, as designated make-up days.

Should further weather-related closures occur, the district has set Wednesday, March
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The Chambersburg Area School District has scheduled additional school days to compensate for classes missed due to recent winter weather. Schools will now be open on Wednesday, February 12th, Monday, […]

08/02/2025

Max H. Swartz Jr. 1945-2025
Early in his life Max had worked as a farmer, but spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver. Driving until early 2024.
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Early in his life Max had worked as a farmer, but spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver. Driving until early 2024.

08/02/2025

Catherine E. Slaybaugh 1927-2025
Catherine was creative in many ways, always entertaining her children and grandchildren. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family.
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Catherine was creative in many ways, always entertaining her children and grandchildren. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family.

08/02/2025

Esther M. Greene 1923-2025
Esther enjoyed spending time with her family playing dominos with her nieces. Esther enjoyed travelling to see family in California and Mississippi and taking bus trips.
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Esther enjoyed spending time with her family playing dominos with her nieces. Esther enjoyed travelling to see family in California and Mississippi and taking bus trips.

08/02/2025

Duane M. Bricker 1946-2025
Throughout his life, Duane worked hard for his family business, Bricker Paving and Excavating. He took over the business in 1985.
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Throughout his life, Duane worked hard for his family business, Bricker Paving and Excavating. He took over the business in 1985.

08/02/2025

Jennifer L. “Jen” Hamilton 1988-2025
Jen was a 2007 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School and worked as an administrative assistant for the Shippensburg Borough.
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Jen was a 2007 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School and worked as an administrative assistant for the Shippensburg Borough.

08/02/2025

Waynesboro Area Lioness Lions Club Hosts Cash Bingo and 31 Bags Event

The Waynesboro Area Lioness Lions Club (WALL) is set to host a Cash Bingo and 31 Bags event on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The event will take place at the Quincy Community Center, located at 8098 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, PA. Doors will open at 11:00 AM, with bingo games beginning
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The Waynesboro Area Lioness Lions Club (WALL) is set to host a Cash Bingo and 31 Bags event on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The event will take place at the […]

08/02/2025

A Tourism Brunch Set for February 25 at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

The public is invited to join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center for A Tourism Brunch. Discover the impact of tourism on Franklin County, review the highlights of 2024, and see what is new in 2025. Also included are: Franklin County Tourism Awards & Special Recognitions,
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The public is invited to join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center for A Tourism Brunch. Discover the impact of tourism on Franklin County, review the […]

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