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Obituary: Peter S. Carmichael
Peter S. Carmichael, 58 of Gettysburg, PA passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the York Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church, 30 Chambersburg St. Gettysburg, PA. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, July 26th from 5:00-7:00 PM and on Saturday from 9:00-10:30 AM. The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesdayâs edition of The Gettysburg Times and on the monahanfuneralhome.com website.
Nina Fegan 1947-2024
Nina Fegan, 77, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on July 21, 2024 at her home. Born May 10, 1947, she was a daughter of the late James E. Fegan, Sr. and Margaret Eckels Fegan. Nina was a 1965 graduate of CASHS. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Lancaster, PA as a Registered Nurse. Nina served as a Sister of St. Joseph’s for 15 years in the Philadelphia area. She was employed as an RN several places in Philadelphia including St. Mary’s Nursing Home and Moss Rehabilitation until her retirement in 2017. She enjoyed puzzles, reading and vacationing in Cape May, NJ.
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...
Obituary: Tony Howard Neighoff
Tony Howard Neighoff, 65, of Littlestown, PA, passed at home while surrounded by his loving family. Born August 5, 1958 in Baltimore County, Tony was the loving son of the late Alfred and Joan (Haines) Poland.Tony was a Veteran of the United States Navy who loved jigsaw puzzles, horses, and the Houston Texans along with being a big fan of junk food.Tony is survived by his children, David Kraus, Bonnie Scheder and her husband Christopher; grandchildren, Colin and Blaine Dorbert, and Anna Lefler; great grandson, Cooper Hull; brothers, Irvin Thomas Neighoff Jr. and wife Janet, Charles Dawson, Joseph W. Dawson and wife Petra, Jeffrey Poland and wife Lanae, George Poland and wife Darlene, and David Poland and wife Amanda; sisters, Brenda E. Beirman-Lambert, and Beverly Rowley and husband Dennis; aunt, Carol Metz; uncle, Leonard Poland many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his dog, Buddy.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father, Irvin Neighoff, Sr.; grandmothers, Annie Haines and Evelyn Poland; grandfathers, Howard Haines and Joseph Poland; uncles, Richard Poland and Harold Poland.Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions and donations can be made to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org). Arrangements are with Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor, 3045 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA. To sign the online guestbook and leave condolences go to www.gettysburgfunerals.co.
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...
You’ve heard of Sister Cities, but how about Sister Parks? Gettysburg’s Sister Sekigahara Battlefield visits Adams County!
23 July 2024- On July 18 and 19, 2024, Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation staff received a delegation from our Sister Park, the Sekigahara Battlefield, Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from the Gifu Prefecture government, Sekigahara Battlefield and Japanese tourism associates were in attendance. Since the 2016 World Battlefields Summit Joint Declaration, this most recent visit continued the Sister Park relationship between the Gettysburg and Sekigahara battlefields. At the same time, the Borough of Gettysburg signed a Sister City agreement with the town of Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Hagerstown-area man uses 'Vegas Vacation' pseudonym to share story about huge lottery win
A Hagerstown-area man, using the name of a character who strikes it lucky in "Vegas Vacation," and a construction co-worker won $1 million recently from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game, according to the agency. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. The Hagerstown-area man chose to use the pseudonym...
Hagerstown man charged in recent double shooting that left one dead
Hagerstown Police have arrested one of two suspects in last Thursday's fatal shooting near downtown Hagerstown, according to court documents. Brandon Lamont Hinton Jr., 24, is facing numerous charges including first-degree murder for the death of Rusty Mark Edwards, 49, according to charging documents filed in Washington County District Court. Edwards would have turned 50 on Saturday.
Shippensburg Smoke Shop Burglary: Suspect Identified and Wanted
State Police in Carlisle have issued an arrest warrant for Jessica Stine, identified as the primary suspect in a major theft at the Shippensburg Vape and Smoke Shop. The burglary, which occurred in October 2022 at the shop located at 304 N Earl Street, resulted in a significant loss with stolen items valued at approximately $24,063.80.
Vintage 'base ball' tournament transports players, spectators back to the 19th century
As players took to the field on a hot July morning, you might have thought you fell through a wrinkle in time and landed in the 1800s. Your eyes don't deceive you: this isn't your grandfather's baseball, but it may have been his grandfather's. That's because on Saturday and Sunday,...
College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
PennDOT again closing lanes on I-81 for bridge inspections over Conococheague
22 July 2024- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that an inspection is planned for this week on the Interstate 81 bridge spanning Conococheague Creek near Chambersburg in Franklin County. Weather permitting, the inspection will be performed from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday, July 25, and Friday,...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
Several road closures scheduled due to repaving project in Gettysburg National Military Park
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The roads in a portion of the battlefield at Gettysburg National Military Park will be closed next week for a repaving project, the park announced Monday. Beginning on Monday, July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan.
FULTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER ULTRASOUND SERVICES EXPANDS HOURS
The Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg is pleased to announce the expansion of ultrasound imaging hours. FCMC Imaging is extending ultrasound imaging hours to better serve the community. The new hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional appointments available throughout the day. Please note that ultrasound exams require a provider’s order.
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Kitty Our Care Veterinary Center Pet Of The Week
Check out this cool guy – Kitty our Care Frederick – Crossroads Animal Referral & Emergency Pet of the Week. Kitty is a year old and is so calm. He loves to sit on your lap to be pet, and gets along very well with other cats. To meet this sweet guy contact Frederick County Animal Control at 301-600-1546.
Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
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