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Investment in Hagerstown properties driving housing, commercial revival
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Hagerstown is celebrating a new development downtown, which could signal a revival for some properties. Over the past four years, more than $1 billion has been invested in residential and commercial development in Hagerstown. Emily Conrad, who works for the city, said she sees incentives driving […]
Men's Basketball MAAC Schedule Released
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's men's basketball received its slate of 20 conference games for the 2024-25 season, in conjunction with the release of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule on Thursday. The list of opponents and dates is available on the Mount's website.
StoryWalk Sunday on August 11
Area families are invited to join a walk along the story trail on Sunday, August 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. Kids join a guided walk and activities along the story trail as they read a...
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Malvern Prep 2025 SSMF Mathias commits to Gettysburg
Malvern Prep 2025 short-stick midfielder Landen Mathias has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gettysburg College. Why did you choose Gettysburg? “It was just the right fit for me, in short.”. Who do you wish to thank? “Thanks to my coaches, family and friends.”. Other schools considered:...
Men’s Soccer announces 2024 recruiting class
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shippensburg University men's soccer coach Jeremy Spering has confirmed the recruitment of ten student-athletes who will suit up for the Raider soccer program in 2024. The incoming class includes seven freshmen and three transfers – four representing Pennsylvania, three from Maryland, and one each from Colorado,...
SU Women’s Lacrosse has four selected to 2024 IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
Five Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team members have been selected for the 2024 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll. The honored student-athletes are senior accounting major Payton Margerum, and juniors Francesca Picone (elementary education), Kayla Vosburg (civil engineering), and Sara Vosburg (criminal justice). This year, the IWLCA recognized 524 student-athletes from 72 institutions.
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
York's Traditions Bank to be acquired by Gettysburg-based ACNB
York-based Traditions Bank, which was founded in 2002 as a community bank, will been acquired next year by ACNB, a Gettysburg-based bank that dates to before the Civil War, according to a news release. The all-stock deal is described as a "strategic acquisition" that "will result in a premier community bank that is...
Suspect believed to have run over 80-year-old man with ATV found dead by police
HANCOCK, MI -- A man who allegedly ran over an 80-year-old man with an ATV Sunday has been found dead after he allegedly contacted police to confess to the crime. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says it was contacted by a man Monday who wanted to confess to a crime with an ATV and asked for police to “send someone to pick me up.”
Obituary: Charles ‘Chuck’ Comer
Harles E. âChuckâ Comer, 93 formerly of Fairfield, PA passed away at his home in Frisco, Texas on July 16, 2024. Born May 05, 1931 in Ladiesburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward F. & Marie Pauline (Starner) Comer. Chuck is survived by his wife, Carol M. Comer, four children, Stanley and his wife Marsha, A. Dawn and her husband Michael, Michael and his wife Angela and Matthew and his wife Suzanne, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two sisters, Glenda Coppage and her husband Dick and Iris Rieck and his sister-in-law, Mary Mahan and her husband Larry. He was predeceased a brother, Gary Miller and sister-in-law, Nancie Domin. Chuck worked as a professional bartender for 35 years at the former Fairfield Inn and Pimlico Hotel. He owned and operated Chuck Comerâs Preventive Maintenance for many years. Chuck was a member of St. Anthonyâs Shrine Catholic Church in Emmitsburg, MD, life member of the Knights of Columbus (4th degree) and served as a volunteer with the Adams County Drug and Alcohol Counseling and the Maryland Counseling Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Fr. Michael Pray, Celebrant. A private interment will follow the Mass in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 9:30-11:00 AM. The Comer family would like to thank Josephine Onditi and Lana Hawley for providing excellent and compassionate nursing care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or Catholic Charities, 2050 Ballenger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements, online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfun.
Obituary: On the morning of July 21
On the morning of July 21, 2024, Katrinka Sylvia Sipling, 68, of Abbottstown, PA, entered glory land while in her home surrounded by her loved ones.Katrinka lived most of her life in Hanover, PA and surrounding towns. As a young girl she enjoyed playing baseball with her brothers. Later in life she enjoyed going to carnivals, playing Bingo, lottery tickets, going on walks, and junking with her son and grandson. She also liked watching football but what she loved most, was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.She is survived by her children, Christina Sipling, Joseph Sipling and wife Geney, Brian Sipling and wife Gwen, and Melissa Sipling; grandchildren, Miah Blizzard and wife Anne, Zachary Sipling, Devin Sipling, Wyatt Sipling, Shayla Sipling, Dakota Esteep and husband Justin, Katie Sipling, Alexis Sipling, and Maddie Sipling; great-grandchildren, Austin and Ashton Blizzard, Jaxson and Adelyn Wenger, and Nollin Esteep; siblings, Jan Lehigh and wife Lisa, Timmy Lehigh, Terry Lehigh, Bev Lehigh, Sandy Lehigh, and Connie Montanari; along with many nieces and nephews of the Lehigh family whom she deeply loved.She was preceded in death by her mom, Irene Sylvia Lehigh and siblings, Earl, Jeff, Barry, Gordon, Brenda, and Ann Lehigh.Katrinka had a true love not only for people but animals as well. She leaves behind her pets Coco, Trixie, Daisey, Scooby, Tigger, Angel, and Patches.Funeral services are private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor, 3045 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA. To leave online condolences and sign the guestbook go to www.gettysburgfunerals.co.
Pauline E Kissel Short 1930-2024
Mrs. Pauline E Kissel Short (Walker), 94, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. Born March 30, 1930 in Mount Union, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Paul Walker, Sr. and Hazel (Watkins) Walker. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs....
Charles “Sam” Burcker 1955-2024
Charles A. “Sam” Burcker, Jr., 69, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Born July 16, 1955, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Charles A. Burcker, Sr., and the late Shirley (Byers) Ketterman. He married his...
Franklin County Couple Charged in Child Abuse Case
Christopher Bevans, 24, and Julia Hannold, 23, both residents of Chambersburg, have been charged by the State Police in connection with serious injuries sustained by a two-year-old child. The charges detail a troubling case of physical abuse and medical neglect. According to police reports, Bevans is accused of physically assaulting...
Springettsbury Township man dies in Route 30 crash in western York County: police
One person has died after a vehicle crash outside of Abbottstown on Route 30 Monday evening, according to the York County Coroner's office. Northern York County Regional Police say 53-year-old Michael Kenemore of Springettsbury Township was killed in the crash. ...
Federal designation would give county, municipalities annual community development funds
Brunswick officials on Tuesday discussed Frederick County’s invitation to participate in a program that would secure funds annually for affordable housing and community development projects. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designates certain jurisdictions as Urban Counties, making them eligible for annual Community Development Block Grant funds, which finance programs that ...
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