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‘A priceless treasure of railroad archaeology’ is up and running
ROCKHILL FURNACE — When the coal was mostly mined out of the mountains here, and cars and trucks began to haul people and parcels more than trains, the East Broad Top’s steam whistle didn’t echo through the valleys quite as much. Then, in 1956, the locomotives stopped...
Hagerstown PD Advises Residents To Avoid City Center Amid Shooting Investigation (Developing)
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, no suspect has been identified, and the motive behind the incident remains under investigation on Thursday night. No additional details were...
Cynthia Shepard
Cynthia Shepard, 92, of Hagerstown, MD went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024 at Williamsport Nursing Home. Born in Chambersburg, PA on November 22, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Anna (Braxton) Snively and the late Lloyd McGill. Cynthia graduated from Cardoza High School in...
Historic Benjamin Franklin Statue Relocated to Franklin County Judicial Center
In a significant move reflecting local heritage and pride, the historic Benjamin Franklin statue, a cherished symbol of Chambersburg’s resilience and history, has found a new permanent home. On Wednesday, contractors from Lobar Construction successfully relocated the statue from its long-standing position at the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop to the Franklin County Judicial Center.
Shepherd University, Meritus Medical Center team up to address critical shortage of nursing professionals
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Demand for nurses in the hospital setting has brought a major medical center to the region with the School of Nursing at Shepherd University. Under the arrangement, students have the hospital’s financial support and the medical center is meeting the growing need for health care professionals. With an aging […]
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