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Fredith Louise Diehl 1928-2024
Fredith Louise Diehl, 96, of Shippensburg, passed away the evening of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Shippensburg. She was born on Sunday, July 29, 1928 in Lurgan Township, Franklin County, a daughter of the late Roy M. and Mary Catherine Snoke Davidson. Fredith was a lifetime member...
Chambersburg Community Theatre Auditions for Holiday Production
The Chambersburg Community Theatre has officially opened auditions for their upcoming holiday production, “It’s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play.” Auditions are scheduled for October 11 and 12 from 6 to 8 PM at the CCT Office. The theatre is casting performers aged 18 and older for various roles. Additionally, carolers aged 16 and up are needed to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Washington Township Police to Host Reflection Event at 9-11 Memorial
The Washington Township Police invite the public to join them for a reflection event at the 9-11 Memorial in Red Run Park. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM. Attendees should gather at 12143 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro. Participants are requested to bring their...
August Marriages in Franklin County
Congratulations to all of the happy Franklin County couples who got married this August. Marriage records for August 2024 are public records. These records are in the Franklin County Clerk of Courts/Orphans’ Court. Caroline Dezaray Sowers and Cameron Corey Webber 8/1/2024. Kylan Wade Horst and Tina Marie Horst 8/1/2024.
Hagerstown Aviation Museum Soars into the Future with Official Grand Opening Celebration at Annual Wings & Wheels Expo
The Hagerstown Aviation Museum takes flight with its official grand opening on Saturday, September. 14th, 2024 at 11:30 AM. This exciting event coincides with the popular annual Wings & Wheels Expo,. running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Celebrate Aviation History with a Ribbon Cutting and Aircraft Dedication. The gates...
Tigers Claim Victory Over Everett Warriors in a Close Match
In a challenging away game in Bedford County, the Tigers secured a narrow 2-1 win against the Everett Warriors. The match, played under hot and muggy conditions, saw the Tigers overcome an initially faster Everett team. Senior Tiger Hayden Daihl scored the first goal with a precise shot to the...
Tigers Boys Soccer Team Triumphs in Season Opener Against Windber
The Tigers Boys Soccer team kicked off their 2024 season with a commanding 5-1 victory against the Ramblers of Windber. The match, which saw the Tigers dominate the first half with four goals, set a strong precedent for their upcoming games. Senior forward Hayden Daihl was a standout performer, netting...
Motorcyclist Crashes into Cemetery, Charged with DUI in Franklin County
On September 1, at 10:51 p.m., a motorcyclist crashed into a Franklin County cemetery. The incident occurred on Rowe Run Road near Muddy Run Road in Orrstown Borough. Dustin Coffman, 37, of Saint Thomas, was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound when he failed to navigate a curve, left the roadway, and drove through a metal fence surrounding the cemetery. He struck a concrete bench before coming to a stop.
U.S. Senator Casey Leads Bipartisan Effort for Semiconductor Innovation in Pennsylvania
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) spearheaded a bipartisan initiative alongside colleagues from both the Senate and the House to advance semiconductor technology and manufacturing in the United States. The group urged Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to consider investing in the Penn State-led Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub (MASH) Digital Twin Institute (DTI) to become a CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute. This move is part of a broader effort under the CHIPS and Science Act to enhance American semiconductor production.
Look to the Sky Lunch & Learn: Discovering Fall’s Migrating Birds
Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on September 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, for Look to the Sky Lunch & Learn: Discovering Fall’s Migrating Birds. It seems sudden. The heat and humidity of long summer days are replaced by cool, shorter evenings. The sky is so blue at this time of year, and the honking of flying geese repeats evening after evening. The birds know…fall is in the air, and the fall migration is underway. Special guest is Terri Kochert of Conococheague Audubon, a chapter of the National Audubon Society will share what birds are migrating, where to spot them as well as tips and tools for birders. Plus, time is set aside for questions and answers and sharing about birding and birds.
Pennsylvania State Police Seek Information on Five Most Wanted Suspects in Franklin County
The Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg have issued an alert seeking assistance in locating their five most wanted suspects linked to serious criminal activities in Franklin County. Jaymere Adolf Rodriguez, 22, is actively sought for charges from 2024 including felony burglary and aggravated assault. Rodriguez stands 5 feet 10 inches...
Franklin County Trunk or Treat Event Set for October 29
Franklin County will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event, featuring first responders and law enforcement agencies, on Tuesday, October 29 from 6-8 pm at Chambersburg Area Middle School North (CAMS North). The event is an opportunity for community members to interact with public service agencies in a festive and safe environment.
Chambersburg Police Department Seeks Assistance in Missing Person Case
The Chambersburg Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help in locating Juan De La Cruz-Frias, who has been reported missing since September 2, 2024. He was last seen at around 11:00 AM in the 200 block of Butternut Lane, Chambersburg. De La Cruz-Frias’s disappearance was reported by his...
Governor Shapiro Celebrates Education Funding Boost During Bucks County School Visit
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Morrisville Middle/Senior High School in Bucks County as part of his statewide tour to highlight the significant increase in education funding in Pennsylvania’s latest state budget. The budget features a $1.1 billion increase aimed at enhancing various educational aspects, including student teacher stipends, mental health resources, and school infrastructure.
PREVIEW: 2024 Women’s Soccer
The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team will kick off the 2024 season this week with two home matches at David See Field. Their first match is against Frostburg State on Thursday at 7 p.m., and the second is against Saint Michael’s from Vermont at 1 p.m. on Saturday. These non-conference games precede the team’s 16-match schedule in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division, starting September 11 at West Chester.
Weather Update for Franklin County 9/4/2024
Today’s Forecast (Wednesday): Expect sunny skies with a high around 78°F. Winds will be calm in the morning, becoming light from the east in the afternoon. Overnight, the temperature will drop to about 50°F with mostly clear conditions and some patchy fog developing after 1 AM. 7-Day...
Barry Lee Hoffman 1956-2024
Barry Lee Hoffman, 68, of Newville and formerly of Dillsburg passed away Friday August 30, 2024 in WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born March 28, 1956 in Mechanicsburg a son of the late Elmer E. Hoffman Sr. and Lula Mae O’Dell Hoffman. Barry had worked as a welder. He...
Joseph “Joe” Fignar 1934-2024
Joseph “Joe” Fignar, age 90, of Greencastle, PA passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 3, 1934, in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Wahal) Fignar. Joe served in the Army honorably from 1953 to 1957....
Debra M. Royse 1954-2024
Our dear Mother, Debra M. Royse, 70, of Harrisburg Pa, formerly of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, with her beloved family by her side. Debra was born on July 2, 1954 in California to Merlin and Everal Mason. She later moved to Florida, where she spent most of her life in Boynton Beach.
Nancy L (Harbaugh) Carson-Martz 1942-2024
Mrs. Nancy L (Harbaugh) Carson-Martz, 82, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, in the Waynesboro Hospital. She was born June 17, 1942, in Waynesboro, the daughter of the late Roger L. and Helen V. (Gordon) Harbaugh. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area. Nancy graduated...
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