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Donald E. Daniels, Sr. 1929-2024
Donald E. Daniels, Sr., 94, of Needmore, PA, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Embassy of Woodland Park Nursing Home, Orbisonia, PA. Donald was born in Coalmont, PA on November 6, 1929, a son of the late Virginia (Defibaugh) and Marshall Daniels. He was the widower of Audrey...
Ronald “Ron” Lee Heckman 1944-2024
Ronald “Ron” Lee Heckman, age 80, of El Paso, Tx died at 5:40 AM Monday July 1, 2024, at his home in El Paso. Born March 27, 1944, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the first born of the late David LeRoy “Roy” Heckman and Sarah Irene “Rena” (Hawbaker) Heckman.
Max Leon Yablonski 1987-2024
Max Leon Yablonski, III, 36, of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away July 3, 2024 at home after a battle with cancer. He was born on November 26, 1987 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania to Max Yablonski, Jr, and Lisa (Buterbaugh) Covert. Max enjoyed reading, traveling, music, hunting, fishing, golfing and baseball. He worked...
Carlos E. Welch 1939-2024
Mr. Carlos E. Welch, 84, formerly of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. Born September 4, 1939 in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mahion N. Welch and Delcie Lovejoy. He and his wife, the late Mrs. Nancy (Bricker) Welch, were married in 1975. They...
Vernon S. “Butch” Hollenshead 1946-2024
Mr. Vernon S. “Butch” Hollenshead, Jr., 77, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in his home. Born October 7, 1946 in Waynesboro, he was the son of Vernon S. Hollenshead, Sr. and Frances M. (Simmers) Hollenshead. Butch graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School with...
Janet S. Cichowicz 1946-2024
Janet S. Cichowicz, 78, of Upper Strasburg, departed this life on the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1946, in Johnson City, Broome, County, New York, a daughter of the late Frederick and Genevieve M. (Ferris) Wood. Janet is...
AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO SPRING 2024 DEAN’S LIST AT IUP
The following students have been named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean’s list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The full list of dean’s list students is...
Franklin County CareerTech Little Apprentices Preschool Now Enrolling
Franklin County’s CareerTech Little Apprentices Preschool is currently accepting new students for limited slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays. The program, designed to foster early childhood development, offers a comprehensive experience focusing on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through a variety of group and individual activities. The preschool...
Chambersburg Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Incident on Lincoln Way West
On June 30, 2024, Chambersburg Police Department officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run accident reported at 611 Lincoln Way West. The incident, logged at approximately 1:36 PM, involved a black Range Rover and a large red truck. According to a witness at the scene, the Range Rover collided with the...
Chambersburg Man Charged with Forgery and Theft by Deception
On May 31, 2024, Chambersburg Police Department reported an incident of unauthorized prescription pickup at a local CVS Pharmacy. According to police reports, William Houck IV allegedly collected medication without proper authorization from the CVS located at 125 W Washington St, Chambersburg, PA. Surveillance video obtained by the authorities captures...
Lost Dog Found on Stanley Ct, Chambersburg, Awaiting Owner at Local Shelter
A dog was found wandering without tags in the 100 block of Stanley Ct. in Chambersburg on July 4, 2024. Chambersburg Police Department (CPD) reported that they were unable to locate the dog’s owner following the discovery. The animal has been transported to the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter for...
June Marriages in Franklin County
Congratulations to all of the happy Franklin County couples who got married this June. Marriage records for June 2024 are public records. These records are in the Franklin County Clerk of Courts/Orphans’ Court. Kayla Joelle Sollenberger and Chase Nathanial Wenger 6/3/2024. Kenia Marilyn Silva and Jose Alfredo Ramos Sica...
Advocacy for Ghost Gun Regulation at the Supreme Court
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 24 other attorneys general, has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain federal regulation on ghost guns by upholding a rule that treats them like other firearms. This rule, challenged in the case Garland v. VanDerStok, requires ghost guns—often untraceable and made from kits—to have serial numbers and undergo background checks, similar to conventionally manufactured firearms.
James G. Weikert 1950-2024
James G. Weikert, 74, Gettysburg, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born February 16, 1950 in Gettysburg, PA the son of the late Willard “Jake” Weikert and Virginia Arnold Weikert. Jim is survived by his wife Dianne Reisinger...
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Irwin 1934-2024
Elizabeth “Betty” M. Irwin, 89, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania passed away July 3, 2024. She was born on September 16, 1934 in Venus, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Dorthea (Glass) Slye. Elizabeth loved God and taking care of her husband and family – these were the most important things in...
Lois J Rohrer 1947-2024
Ms. Lois J Rohrer (Gish), 77, of Waynesboro, PA and Quincy Village (PA) passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born April 3, 1947 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Kathryn (Blake) Gish. She was a graduate of Shepherd...
Beating the Heat this Summer with Unique Indoor Date Activities
The past couple of weeks summer has been really showing its true colors with scorching heat records in the mid to upper 90s. Finding a date that is enjoyable for both you and your loved one can be exhausting but also frustrating at times especially when it is extremely hot outside.
New Educational Tax Credit Proposal in State Senate
A new educational tax credit proposal, titled the Child Learning Investment Tax Credit, has been introduced in the state Senate. This proposal aims to offer families a refundable tax credit of up to $8,000 per student for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on this measure on Wednesday.
Pennsylvanians Urge Gov. Shapiro for Stronger Leadership in Budget Negotiations
As Pennsylvania faces delays in finalizing its state budget, a significant portion of its residents are calling for Governor Josh Shapiro to take a more assertive role. A poll by the Commonwealth Foundation revealed that nearly three-quarters of registered voters in Pennsylvania are eager for Shapiro to actively broker a bipartisan agreement to maintain budgetary progress. This sentiment is shared across party lines, with 79% of Democrats and 71% of Republicans and independents favoring more vigorous involvement from the governor.
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