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Gettysburg Area School District Implements Device-Free Learning Initiative
In a recent announcement, the Gettysburg Area School District declared its adoption of a new policy establishing a “device-free learning environment” aimed at enhancing student focus and well-being. This new rule took effect as of Sunday. Under this policy, elementary school students are required to store their electronic...
Kitty D Hann 1938-2024
Kitty D Hann (Shriver), formerly of McConnellsburg, PA joined her husband Guy E. Hann in eternal rest on Friday, July 19th, 2024, at Magnolias of Chambersburg, PA. Kitty was born to Thomas and Freeda Shriver in Berkeley Springs, WV, on April 2, 1938. She was especially fond of her paternal grandmother, Vallie Shriver, who made her home with the family in Berkeley Springs. The family was then completed with the births of two younger sisters, Glendora “Dorie” Shriver and Carol Sue “Susie” (Shriver) Rexroad.
John Eugene Walck 1933-2024
John Eugene Walck, age 91, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 22, 2024. Born January 9, 1933, in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late J. Albert and Thelma May Speilman Walck. Mr. Walck lived his entire life in Greencastle and had...
Curtis L. “Shakey” Wright 1951-2024
Mr. Curtis L. “Shakey” Wright, 72, of Waynesboro, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. Born September 3, 1951 in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Kenneth Wright and Kathryn M. (Rock) Wright Shade. Curtis was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School with the Class...
Justin L. Nichols 1981-2024
Mr. Justin L. Nichols, 43, of Waynesboro, PA passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home of natural causes. Born January 17, 1981 in Waynesboro, he was the son of Stephen P. Nichols (Lisa Pryor) and Shelby J. Bonebrake. Justin graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School with...
Robert “Bob” Rhoten 1933-2024
Mr. Robert “Bob” Rhoten, 91, of Waynesboro, PA, entered God’s eternal care on Monday, July 22, 2024, at The Leland of Laurel Run, Waynesboro. Born April 3, 1933, in Manchester, MD, he was the son of the late Lee Rhoten, Sr. and Ruth (Davidson) Rhoten. After graduating...
Donald Francis Franzoni 1937-2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Francis Franzoni, 87, of Shippensburg, who departed this life on the morning of Monday, July 22, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He was born on April 27, 1937, in Baltimore, the son of the late Francis and...
Duane Lee Bidlack 1938-2024
Duane Lee Bidlack, 86, of Chambersburg, passed away at his home on July 18, 2024. Born February 23, 1938 in Oakwood, OH, he was a son of the late Guy and Cleo Durham Bidlack. His beloved wife, Cheryl Marie Boake Bidlack, preceded him in death on July 25, 2010. Duane...
Franklin County Duo Wins National Cornhole Championship
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, Franklin County’s own Gage Landis, along with his partner Zack Schibner, clinched the national doubles title in cornhole. This victory has thrust the duo into the spotlight on the national stage. The pair are set to advance to the world competition,...
Chambersburg Man Arrested for Theft and Disorderly Conduct
On July 22, 2024, officers from the Chambersburg Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of a disturbance at Southgate Mall. Citizens had called the police after noticing a male who appeared to be passed out in front of the Family Dollar Store. When officers arrived, the individual was no longer present in the area.
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