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Gettysburg National Military Park to repave roads at Culp’s Hill
Gettysburg (WHTM) In 2021 the National Park Service, working with the Gettysburg Foundation, began work restoring Culp’s Hill to something more like its 1863 appearance. This involved a lot of tree cutting, brush clearing, and landscaping – including additional trails. Now the park is turning its attention to...
Chambersburg Borough Council meets tonight
July 22 – There are three items on the Chambersburg Borough Council agenda that the group will have consideration for tonight, but an executive session following the meeting may be a bit longer. The first item up for discussion will be the installation of a brick veneer on the...
See all homes sold in Shippensburg, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Shippensburg reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,160-square-foot home on Molly Pitcher Highway in Greene Township that sold for $305,000.
New York State-Record Largemouth Bass Caught in Cayuga Lake
On July 11, 2024, Jim Britenbaugh—a tournament angler from the Gettysburg, PA area—caught and released the new New York state-record largemouth bass. For almost 40 years, the record has been held by John Higbie’s 11-pound, 4-ounce largemouth, but during a day of tournament practice on Cayuga Lake, the 1987 record was dethroned by a largemouth bass that weighed a full pound and two ounces more.
Sock It To Me! Allison-Antrim Museum Remembers the 1960s
Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, Pennsylvania, will open a new exhibition for July and August which will cater to the memories of Baby Boomers – the generation born after World War II but will be a curiosity to everyone. It was a time when TV was watched...
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.
Letters to the editor: Take future of our planet seriously
Inflation, immigration and reproductive freedom are important issues that will weigh heavily on voters minds this fall. Somewhere lower on the list is the health and future of the planet Earth and its inhabitants. It's time to start calling climate change what it really is. Record world temperatures and the...
Scholar, Mentor and Friend: College Community Reflects on Professor Peter Carmichael’s Legacy
Professor Peter Carmichael, director of the Civil War Institute and professor of history, died on Sunday, July 21, due to complications from a respiratory illness. He was 58. Carmichael was a historian and Civil War scholar who published numerous works, including his most recent, “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought and Survived in Civil War Armies.”
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame inducts four in 2024 class
The "Undisputed Queen of the JFK 50 Mile" took her rightful place in the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening. So did one of the county's most successful high school volleyball coaches, following in the footsteps of those who taught her the game. So did a beloved...
Joseph C. “Joe” Ressler 1929-2024
Joseph C. “Joe” Ressler, 95, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was the youngest son of Walter M. Ressler and Blanche (Rock) Ressler. He lived all his life in the village of Tomstown, PA. He graduated from Quincy High School...
Viola Mae Miller 1935-2024
Viola Mae Miller (McGlaughlin), 89 of Gettysburg, PA passed away at the Gettysburg Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born January 27, 1935 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Leila (Warren) McGlaughlin. Viola was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Jack R. Miller,...
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...
Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum in Franklin County
If you’re looking for information about visiting Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum in Franklin County, you’re in the right place!. Located on 125 acres rich in both natural beauty and historical significance, Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum preserves the site of Pennsylvania’s second-largest Civil War battle.
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...
2024 Paris Olympics athlete profile: Aaron Brooks | Wrestling
Originally from Hagerstown, Brooks was a highly touted wrestling recruit out of North Hagerstown High School. At Penn State, he dominated with a 50-2 record. He is a four-time NCAA champion and has a 22-7 freestyle record since college. He became only the seventh wrestler ever to become a four-time champion and awarded the 2024 Hodge Trophy, which goes to the best college wrestler in the country.
Chambersburg Community Theatre Announces Cast for “Fun Home”
The Chambersburg Community Theatre is thrilled to unveil the talented cast for its upcoming production of “Fun Home,” which will mark the season’s opening show. The performances are scheduled for September 13-15 at the Capitol Theatre Wood Center in Chambersburg. The roles have been cast as follows:
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