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‘People lie’: Closing arguments given in Mount Union double homicide trial
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — The double homicide trial of Moricao Johnson in a Mount Union cold case continued Thursday when the defense gave closing arguments. After a trial delay, due to motions being filed, the defense gave their closing arguments before a lunch recess. The Defense: The defense told the jury they heard “I don’t […]
District renews contract with behavioral consulting organization for Bester Elementary
The Washington County Board of Education voted Tuesday to renew a contract with a state behavioral consulting organization that provides behavioral health services to Bester Elementary School. The contract was originally awarded in August 2022, and the board voted 4-3 to renew it from now until June 30 of next year. After the vote, district associate superintendent Jennifer Webster showed a presentation on the benefits of board-certified behavioral analysts in Bester Elementary. Members April Zentmeyer, Darrell Evans...
Top 25 Countdown Presented by Pizza Hut: No. 8 Slippery Rock Caps Banner PIAA Track & Field Championship for D10/9 with Boys 2A Title
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – A banner weekend for District 10 and District 9 track and field teams happened Memorial Day weekend at the PIAA Championships in Shippensburg. The biggest accomplishment of the weekend was Slippery Rock winning the Class 2A boys’ title, while seven athletes won individual titles. Slippery...
Introducing the New President of Chambersburg Rotary Club: Jordan Nace
The Chambersburg Rotary Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Nace as its new President, effective July 1st, 2024. Jordan brings a deep commitment to service and to the community, making him a natural fit to lead the club in its mission to serve the community. Mr. Nace...
Gettysburg Dentistry Employee Charged with Theft
A staff member of Brent Guise Family Dentistry in Gettysburg has been formally charged following allegations of stealing a substantial amount from the business. The accused, Rebecca Chapman, 57, of Gettysburg, faces felony charges including theft, receiving stolen property, forgery, and insurance fraud, according to court records. The Gettysburg Borough...
What’s going on with the Scotland campus?
July 19 – A big fence surrounds the campus at the former Scotland School for Veterans Children and a lot of people are wondering what’s been going on. The piece of Franklin County land has had a rather unbelievable history. It all began in 1895 when the school...
Winning $560K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold At Maryland Sheetz
The big winner came in Cumberland, where a player his a $560,000 Multi-Match jackpot on a ticket sold at Sheetz on Bedford Road, while a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at the Pilot Travel Center in Hagerstown. Neither prize has been claimed. The Mutli-Match ticket matched all six winning numbers...
Celia Wire 1951-2024
Celia Wire, 72, of New Oxford PA passed away Thursday July 18, 2024 at the Mercy House Chambersburg. Born August 4, 1951 in Carlisle PA she was the daughter of the late William Wallace and Dorothy (Weaver) Greason. Arrangements are entrusted to SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences...
Edith L. Diehl 1930-2024
Edith L. Diehl, 94, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1930, in Newburg, the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Fogelsonger) Leirer. Edith was a 1948 graduate of Shippensburg High School....
Vincel B. Flasher 1950-2024
Mr. Vincel B. Flasher, 63, of McConnellsburg, PA and formally of Waynesboro, PA passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, in the Chambersburg hospital, Chambersburg, PA after a brief battle with cancer. Born September 4, 1960, in Waynesboro, he is the son of the late James E. and Mary Jane (Wilson)...
Dirk Wilson Coble 1952-2024
“Love is always stronger than death, and unto that love you have returned.”. Dirk Wilson Coble, 71, born on November 26, 1952, passed through the veil between life and death the morning of July 15, 2024, at Chambersburg Hospital after a peaceful night following an opportunity to say goodbye to family and close friends over the weekend.
Chambersburg Police Arrest Woman on Aggravated Assault Charges
Michelle Allen, a 35-year-old Black female, was arrested by the Chambersburg Police Department on charges of aggravated assault. The arrest took place on July 15, 2024, at Chambersburg Hospital located at 112 N Seventh St, Chambersburg, PA. Allen, described as approximately 5′ 3″ tall, weighing 115 lbs, with black hair...
Hagerstown Police confirm investigating homicide from Thursday shooting near downtown
Hagerstown Police confirmed Friday morning they are investigating a homicide from a shooting early Thursday afternoon near downtown Hagerstown, said Ashley Roush, community liaison coordinator for the police department. The investigation was continuing Friday morning and further details were not being released at that time, Roush said. Police were hoping...
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