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College Announces Death of Professor Peter Carmichael
Civil War Institute director and history professor Peter Carmichael, 58, has died due to complications from a respiratory illness. President Bob Iuliano announced his death in an email to the campus community Sunday afternoon. Carmichael was a published author, renowned Civil War scholar and Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil...
Jersey Mike’s opening in Cumberland County
Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening another outpost this week in Cumberland County. One of the sub restaurants is en route to 40 Shippensburg Shopping Center in Shippensburg on July 24. As part of the grand opening, a fundraiser will be held July 24-28 to support Make-A-Wish- Greater Pennsylvania and...
Wilson College Announces New Faculty Governance Model for 2024-25 Academic Year
Wilson College is set to introduce a new faculty governance model for the 2024-25 academic year. In a strategic shift designed to enhance academic leadership and governance, Elissa Heil, the current Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, will assume the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA).
Carlisle stabbing stemmed from dispute over girlfriend, court documents reveal
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After a Carlisle man was arrested following a stabbing Saturday, charging documents obtained by CBS 21 are revealing new information about what reportedly led to the assault. Henry Gumby, 62, is facing charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection to the incident,...
Maryland Farm & Harvest to include segment on Smithsburg's Misty Meadows Farm July 23
Maryland Public Television's series Maryland Farm & Harvest will celebrate cows and the farm families who care for all of them during Cow Week. On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m., stay tuned for “The Local Buy” segment, when host Al Spoler satisfies his sweet tooth with a visit to Misty Meadows Farm Creamery in Smithsburg. Farmers Betsy and David Herbst show how their fresh milk becomes churned ice cream. The creamery’s other visitors are from Hagerstown's Grace Academy Summer Camp. ...
Little Round Top Reopens after a Two-Year Rehabilitation Project
After about a two-year long rehabilitation project, Little Round Top at Gettysburg National Military Park reopened on Monday, June 24, 2024. Little Round Top becomes a Popular Tourist Destination. During the late 1900s, Little Round Top became popular due to two specific popular culture films. “The Civil War” Series, created...
Legion baseball: Northeastern holds the advantage as rain forces postponement
HERSHEY – Steady rain forced the suspension of the Northeastern-Chambersburg Region 4 Legion baseball game on Monday night. Though both sides still have a chance in the game and in the tournament overall, when play stopped, Northeastern held all the advantages. The York County champion led 2-0 with the bases loaded and no out...
Gettysburg National Military Park announces road-paving project
Beginning Monday, July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the Gettysburg battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit portions of the battlefield...
Fourth person given life sentence for 2016 Mercersburg contract killings
22 July 2024- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Christopher Van Johnson, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to 7 consecutive life sentences for his role in the June 25, 2016 murders of three individuals in Mercersburg, Franklin County, one of whom was cooperating with state and federal drug investigators. The sentence was imposed by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner, who also sentenced to concurrent 10, 20, and 30-year terms of imprisonment on companion robbery, firearms, and conspiracy charges.
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Crunch Fitness opens in Hagerstown, new Chambersburg shops include cafe and makeup studio
Crunch Fitness is continuing to expand, opening at 17716 Garland Groh Blvd. in the Centre at Hagerstown on Saturday, July 13, General Manager Jeremy Gray said. Franchise owners John Lucena and Chad Smith also are planning to open a Crunch Fitness in Frederick, Md., Gray said. The owners decided to...
Jersey Mike’s opening Cumberland County location this week
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new Jersey Mike’s is slated to open its doors later this week in Shippensburg. According to Jersey Mike’s, they will be opening a new location at 40 Shippensburg Shopping Center later this week on Wednesday, July 24. In celebration of the new...
Carlisle Man Arrested for Attempted Homicide Following Stabbing Incident
On the morning of July 20, 2024, a serious stabbing incident occurred in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, resulting in the arrest of a local man. At approximately 9:16 a.m., Carlisle Police responded to a call from the 400 block of North Hanover Street, where they discovered a victim with severe facial and neck injuries. Bystanders were providing assistance when officers arrived, and emergency medical services were promptly called to the scene.
Franklin County Duo Wins National Cornhole Championship
In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, Franklin County’s own Gage Landis, along with his partner Zack Schibner, clinched the national doubles title in cornhole. This victory has thrust the duo into the spotlight on the national stage. The pair are set to advance to the world competition,...
You’ve heard of Sister Cities, but how about Sister Parks? Gettysburg’s Sister Sekigahara Battlefield visits Adams County!
23 July 2024- On July 18 and 19, 2024, Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation staff received a delegation from our Sister Park, the Sekigahara Battlefield, Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from the Gifu Prefecture government, Sekigahara Battlefield and Japanese tourism associates were in attendance. Since the 2016 World Battlefields Summit Joint Declaration, this most recent visit continued the Sister Park relationship between the Gettysburg and Sekigahara battlefields. At the same time, the Borough of Gettysburg signed a Sister City agreement with the town of Sekigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
PennDOT Schedules Bridge Inspection on I-81 in Franklin County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled an inspection for the Interstate 81 bridge over Conococheague Creek, near Chambersburg, Franklin County. The inspection is set to take place this Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, weather permitting. The bridge inspection will occur...
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,...
Obituary: Viola Mae Miller
Viola Mae (McGlaughlin) Miller, 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, who died December 06, 2015. She enjoyed knitting, tending to her garden and canning fruits and vegetables. The most important thing in her life was her family and the joy of spending time, caring for and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Viola will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her three children, Francis R. Miller (Karen) of Orrtanna, PA, Donna L. Cooper (Steve) Abbottstown, PA and Wendy A. Schubbe of Gettysburg, six grandchildren, Jason Miller (Jody), Justin Ryder (Kami), Rebecca Shartzer (Tommy), Allyson Mangum (Michael), Madyson Schubbe (Ryan Hanson) and Jackson Hilbert, six great grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Grayson, Leila, Taylor and Emma, a brother, Roger McGlaughlin (Sandy) of York Springs, PA and a sister, Shirley Thomas (Ron) of Gettysburg. In addition to her husband and parents, Viola was predeceased by a sister, Doris Miller and a brother, Edwin McGlaughlin. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg with Pastor Allen Hersh, officiating. Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral services on Friday, August 2nd. Online tributes and condolences can be made at monahanfuneralhome.com.
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