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Mechanicsburg Mother Arrested for Child Endangerment
In Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, a local mother has been charged with endangering the welfare of children after her two young kids were discovered unsupervised on a roadway. Mackenzie McElroy, 23, faces charges following an incident that occurred on June 4. Upper Allen Township Police responded to reports of two children found...
Logan Wagner Triumphs at Greg Hodnett Classic
Logan Wagner secured his first PA Sprint Speedweek win and a $10,000 prize at the Greg Hodnett Classic held at Port Royal Speedway. Starting from the pole position, Wagner led the 30-lap main event, facing intense competition from Brent Marks and Anthony Macri, who completed the top three. During the...
Path Valley Speedway Racing Results – July 6th
Path Valley Speedway hosted an action-packed night of racing on Saturday, July 6th, sponsored by George’s Used Cars. The evening featured five main categories with a significant turnout of competitors across each division. T.A Ward Construction 270 Sprints saw a lineup of 20 cars vying for the top spot....
Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev
Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. His latest project, an EP called ‘Present Journey,’ is inspired by his current life stage as a middle-aged, full time independent musician who is a mobile lifestyle pioneer and international touring artist.
Evangelical Community Hospital Officially Joins WellSpan Health
Effective Monday July 8, Evangelical Community Hospital is officially part of WellSpan Health. The affiliation of two mission-oriented organizations announced in February has cleared all regulatory requirements. WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital and the accompanying network of care will serve the Central Susquehanna Valley with primary, specialty and acute care close to home. Celebratory events at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital and corresponding outpatient practices are planned in the coming days to mark the occasion.
Nationwide Vehicle Recalls Issued Due to Potential Safety Risks including Ford
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a series of vehicle recalls impacting various models due to identified safety risks that could pose significant dangers to drivers and passengers. The recalls address a range of issues from potential battery fires to steering control losses, affecting several major automobile manufacturers.
$40,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO FRANKLIN COUNTY LAW STUDENT
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is pleased to announce the awarding of the Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund, amounting to $40,000 over two years, to Ansel Childers, a dedicated law student now interning in Franklin County. The Faerie L. Angle Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded $270,000 since 2017 to support young persons from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, entering their first, second, or third year of a J.D. Program with the intent to become a lawyer after graduation.
Floyd E. “Butch” Eyler 1952-2024
Mr. Floyd E. “Butch” Eyler Jr., 71, of Waynesboro PA, passed away, Friday, July 5, 2024, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA with his family by his side. Born September 2, 1952, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Floyd E. and Cleovesta C. (Oyer) Eyler.
Mark A. Cramer, Jr. 1991-2024
Mark A. Cramer, Jr., 33, of Shippensburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born on March 8, 1991 in Bedford, PA, a son of Mark A. and Lisa S. (Johnson) Cramer. Mark was a 2009 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School where he excelled...
Bomb Threat at Pennsylvania State Capitol Leads to Evacuation
Over the weekend, the Pennsylvania State Capitol and Judicial Center in Harrisburg were evacuated due to a bomb threat. The threat was received via email on July 6, targeting all members of the House of Representatives and Senate. The email warned of “highly lethal lead azide devices” hidden around the complex “in the name of Palestine.”
Sudden Closure of Kokomo’s Sports Bar & Grill
Kokomo’s Sports Bar & Grill in Carlisle has permanently closed without prior notice to employees or customers. Previously, the property at 1582 Holly Pike was listed for sale in December 2023 for $1,250,000 after relocating from Lewisberry, where a new sports bar named Horn Pub has since opened. Employees,...
Kenneth T. Culp 1934-2024
Kenneth T. Culp, 89, of Biglerville, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born August 11, 1934 in Adams County to the late, Roy Culp and Marian (Taylor) Culp. Ken graduated from Gettysburg High School in the class of 1952. He spent his whole life as...
Dorothy Agnes Wortz 1926-2024
Dorothy Agnes Wortz, 97, Chambersburg, PA passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at SpiriTrust at Luther Ridge in Chambersburg, PA. She was born October 18, 1926 in Gettysburg, PA, the daughter of the late Lester and Alverta Babylon Wherley. She was predeceased by her husband, Bryant William Wortz. Dorothy...
Judith C. Gossert 1939-2024
Judith C. Gossert, 85, formerly of Mercersburg, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Chambersburg. Born on June 7, 1939, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Laurence Oliphant and Eve Cashman Campbell. Judith graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree. She worked...
Christine Naomi “Chris” Pogue 1954-2024
Christine Naomi “Chris” Pogue, 70, of Mont Alto, formerly of Shady Grove, passed away July 5, 2024, in Mercy House of Chambersburg. Born March 18, 1954, in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Frank L. Webster, Sr. and Betty L. (Rudolph) Webster. She attended Waynesboro High...
Troy A. Truax 1965-2024
Troy A. Truax, age 59 of Waynesboro, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born in Gettysburg, PA on June 5, 1965, he was the son of the late George A. and Dortha Lane Truax. Troy is survived by a brother, Mark Truax (wife Ruth) of Greeneville, TN.
Anna M. King (Stoltzfus) 1950-2024
Anna M. King, 73, of 379 Running Pump Road, Shippensburg, PA, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 7, 1950 in Lancaster County, a daughter of the late Andrew K. and Katie E. (Beiler) Stoltzfus. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Amos K. King, Sr.
Katherine Larue Paul 1951-2024
Katherine “Kathy” Larue Kochert Paul, 72, of Chambersburg, passed away, Thursday June 27, 2024. She was born Friday June 29, 1951 to the late James F. and May A. Kochert in Munich, Germany. Kathy’s beloved husband of forty-six years, Kirk Patrick Paul, preceded her in death on October...
Lauren J. Shank 1936-2024
Lauren J. Shank, Sr., 87, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 2, 1936 in Needmore, PA, he was a son of the late Boyd and Marie Barnhart Shank. Lauren was a 1956 graduate of Southern Fulton High School. He was employed...
Franklin County Historical Society Announces Heroes & Angels: 160th Anniversary of the Burning of Chambersburg
The Franklin County Historical Society is excited to announce a new temporary exhibit, “Heroes & Angels: 160th Anniversary of the Burning of Chambersburg,” curated by museum director Ann Hull. The commemorative exhibit focuses on the stories of Chambersburg residents during the Confederate attack on Chambersburg in July 1864.
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