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Barbara Larrabee 1932-2024
Barbara Larrabee, 92, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born December 26, 1932 in Springfield MA, she was the daughter of the late James Fundahn and Elizabeth Downey. Arrangements are being entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be...
I-81N Closes Due To 2 Crashes: PennDOT
The closure was from I-81 N from Exit 5 Greencastle-Waynesboro to Exit 10: PA 914 Marion. It was first reported just after 3:30 p.m. but the roadway reopened around 5 p.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. It is unclear how many vehicles and people were involved and if there...
Chambersburg PD charge man with threatening to kill a man with a snow shovel
Chambersburg PD say that Damon Holloway was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault by Physical Menace and Terroristic Threats following an incident on June 29th. Holloway attempted to attack an individual with a plastic snow shovel, according to Chambersburg PD. As he was doing this, he reportedly told...
'How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.'
I remember many years ago ‘Fink’ (aka David Phillips-RIP) and I were at Boonsboro Middle School. We always seemed to get into a little mischief and one day we got our "tails" smacked for throwing raisins in TV class. At the new high school, Fink and I were just average students in Ms. Lakin’s art class. We had to make an art project one time and the "scrap pieces of debris" we put together had little chance of ending...
Meet Tuck and Chunky, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Tuck and Chunky, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Tuck and Chunky would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
Herald-Mail Student of the Week nominees, winners for 2023-2024 school year
The Herald-Mail congratulates all of its Student of the Week nominees and winners for the 2023-2024 school year. When the poll began in January, local school administrators nominated students who demonstrated outstanding academic and school achievements. To the graduating seniors, congratulations and good luck with your future endeavors. The Herald-Mail...
DEVELOPING: I-81 crash near Greencastle closes all NB lanes
UPDATE: The accident has been cleared and all traffic has resumed on the northbound side of the interstate. 29 June 2024- First responders are currently in the area of I-81NB near mile marker 5 for a multi-vehicle accident in Franklin County. PSP, Fire, and EMS are all in the area...
Woman fighting to recover from mobile home fire in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A woman was seriously hurt after a fire broke out in her mobile home in Hagerstown. Flames damaged a doublewide trailer Thursday night. She was originally taken to Meritus Medical Center here but has since been transferred to the Johns Hopkins Burn Center in Baltimore. The woman’s husband, Edward […]
Anthony Jacob Fritz Arrested For Making Bomb Threats
Hagerstown resident Anthony Jacob Fritz, 38 - an employee of the MVA on Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive - found himself in hot water with the police on Friday after allegedly making threats of mass violence. Investigators say that on Friday morning, co-workers approached a Maryland State Police trooper to...
Man arrested for threatening to bomb Hagerstown DMV location
29 June 2024- A Hagerstown man was arrested after he threatened to blow up the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration building on Friday morning. Anthony Jacob Fritz, 38, of Hagerstown, and an employee of the MVA located on Colonel Henry K. Douglas Drive, faces one count of making a threat of mass violence and one count of arson threat.
Man dies in pedestrian accident on Hades Church Road in Antrim Township
A 59-year-old man died as the result of a pedestrian accident Friday afternoon, June 28, in Antrim Township. Pennsylvania State Police said Troy A. Truax of Waynesboro was walking to his mailbox in the area of 8556 Hades Church Road when the accident occurred. In his honor:Family given U.S. Capitol...
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks in YOUR area
On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted to approve the resolution of independence freeing the United States of America (the 13 original colonies) from the rule of Great Britain. Celebrations across the nation involving fireworks and food and other festivities occur on July 4 every year to commemorate...
Generations of families come together during Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day
Becky King remembers coming to the annual Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day decades ago with her children. On Saturday, for the first time in years, she came to the event again — this time with her granddaughter, Mira. King said Community Heritage Day has had some changes since she last attended, such as the addition of live music, local vendors, a car show and activities specifically for ...
Orrstown and Codorus Valley finalize merger of equals
The merger of equals between Orrstown Financial Services, Inc, the holding company for Orrstown Bank, and Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company, i...
Archie Brewer
Archie Harold Brewer, 77, of Hagerstown, MD, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Martinsburg V.A. Center. He was the beloved husband of Darlene Brewer. Born on July 9, 1946, in Washington County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Harold and Thelma Brewer...
Douglas A Sayles
Douglas Allen Sayles went to his rest on June 23 due to a massive stroke. Doug was the Director of Sales for Review and Herald Publishing and an active member of the Hagerstown Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was a resident of Hagerstown for nearly 35 years. He leaves his wife...
Dennis W. Runk
Dennis W. Runk, 66, of Broad Top, passed away Monday July 1, 2024, at Milton Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Friends will be received 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, and again from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 4, with a funeral service starting at noon. Visitation and funeral service will be held at the Trough Creek Valley Community Church.
Charles J. "Charlie" Thomas
Charles J. "Charlie" Thomas, 88, of Falling Waters, WV, joined his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Loudoun County, Virginia, to the late Isaac Campbell and Ollie May (Harris) Thomas. Charlie was a graduate of James Wood...
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