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James Harrison Rickard
James Harrison Rickard James Harrison Rickard, 96, dubbed the “Sweetest Lil’ Feller Everybody Knows”, peacefully departed this earth on Sunday, July 21, 2024. A proud lifelong Berkeley County, WV resident, he was born on January 3, 1928, in Hedgesville to the late Anna Mary and William Harrison Rickard. He was well known to friends, family, and the community for his vibrant personality. He was a member of Hedgesville United Methodist Church.
Doug Widmeyer Memorial Golf Classic
HEDGESVILLE — The Doug Widmeyer Memorial Charity Golf Classic to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Panhandle will be held on Monday, Aug. 26, at The Woods Golf Course located in Hedgesville. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Tee off at 10 a.m. Join Honorary Chairman Mark Moseley at this...
Orrstown reports stable Q2 earnings post-Codorus merger
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:ORRF) has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The report shows a net income of $7.7 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.73. These figures are slightly lower than the first quarter's net income of...
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…
Hagerstown Shooting Being Investigated As Homicide; Suspect In Custody, Police Say (UPDATED)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is now being investigated as a homicide, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, a suspect was taken into cus…
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 Flying Boxcars rally to snap eight-game losing streak
A rough week for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars ended on a high note Sunday. The Boxcars overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Long Island Ducks 6-3, snapping an eight-game losing streak, which equaled their longest of the year. They also lost eight straight in May. Hagerstown is 3-11 in...
Nelson Dale Christman 1956-2024
Nelson Dale Christman, 67, of Shippensburg, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born Tuesday, November 13, 1956 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late George William and Susie Mildred Helman Christman. Nelson retired in 2021 from the former Cumberland Valley Co-Op in...
Farm and Garden Penn State Extension
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue to provide quality education via a wide variety of webinars and recordings. If you have difficulty registering online for any of these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at 877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time, as well. Continue to search our website: extension.psu.edu for the latest offerings.
Maryland Service Year program concludes first year, accepting applications for year two
This week, Washington County resident Chris Keane attended his commencement. Not for high school, he’s already done that. Not for college, he’s yet to cross that milestone. But for something more novel, Maryland’s Service Year Option program, which started last year. The Herald-Mail covered the launch event for the program enacted in 2023 for recent high school graduates last October, recording the remarks of Keane, an inaugural year program participant, as he spoke about his early days...
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures for July 26 - 28, 2024
Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, July 26. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Park Central Road will be closed between Thurmont Vista and the Camp...
Franklin County man wins national doubles title in cornhole
A Franklin County man is now a national champion in cornhole. Gage Landis and his partner, Zack Schibner, won the national doubles title. The team will compete in two weeks in the world competition in South Carolina. Landis, who is from Chambersburg, is ranked in the top 25 in the...
Franklin County Visitors Bureau Congratulates Marissa Porter—2024 Champion of A Cappella & Unplugged
On Saturday, July 20, the public selected Marissa Porter as the 2024 A Cappella & Unplugged champion. Porter received $500 and performed before thousands, leading up to the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg on the evening of Saturday, July 20. Listen to Marissa Porter’s performance by clicking here.
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,...
HEADS UP! I-70 to be closed, detoured into Hancock on Wednesday night
22 July 2024- The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will detour traffic on I-70 at US 522 in Hancock on Wednesday night, July 24. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, July 25, weather permitting. The closure is necessary as crews prepare for the demolition phase of...
Clear Springs gets new high-tech “Mesonet” weather station
22 July 2024- The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the installation of a second Maryland Mesonet weather monitoring station in Clear Spring, joining the first station located in Keedysville. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety through the deployment of high-quality, closely-spaced weather monitoring systems across Maryland.
Chambersburg Police Seek Information on Retail Theft at Local Giant Store
On July 9, 2024, the Chambersburg Police Department responded to a report of retail theft at the Giant supermarket located at 993 Wayne Ave, Chambersburg, PA. Upon investigation, authorities discovered that three individuals were involved in the incident. The police are currently seeking assistance in identifying the individuals captured in...
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