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Update: Search for missing teen in Franklin County 'deactivated'
WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Update: Washington Township Police say the search has been "deactivated." No further details were available. Police in Franklin County are searching for a missing teen. Carter Statler, 13, was last seen at about 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to Washington Township Police. He is about 5...
Martin’s Mill Bridge Park Gears Up for 175th Anniversary Celebration
This weekend, the Martin’s Mill Bridge will mark its 175th anniversary with a series of events organized by dedicated staff and volunteers at Martin’s Mill Bridge Park. The local Board of Supervisors is extending an open invitation to the community for the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Friday at 1 PM.
Chambersburg-area man charged with breaking two year old’s leg, arm while the mother is charged with neglect
25 July 2024- A Chambersburg area man is facing a flurry of charges following two separate case being filed against him. Christopher Lawre Bevan remains behind bars on a combined bail of $525,000 after being charged with four felony counts of aggravated assault of a victim less than six years old, and three felony counts of endangering the life of a child. In another case, Bevan is facing two misdemeanor counts of assault and a citation for harassment.
Chambersburg Athletic Hall of Fame Launches Fundraising Campaign for Inaugural Induction
Photos and information obtained from Chambersburg Area Sports Boosters. The newly formed Chambersburg Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) is calling on the community to support their inaugural induction ceremony with a robust fundraising campaign. Chaired by Corey Dayley, the HOF aims to celebrate the legacies of notable athletes from the region.
Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program application date extended
In January Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, or PTRR for short. With the program, hundreds of thousands of older and disabled Pennsylvanians will now be eligible for a rebate up to $1,000. This brings the maximum standard rebate up from its previous level of $650. Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne sat down with The Spark Host Asia Tabb to share how the program works, and why the deadline is being extended. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the program.
Annie Carey Selected to be USA Paralympian at Paris 2024
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 25, 2024) – Annie Carey, a rising sophomore for the Mount St. Mary's track & field team received a place on the USA Paralympic Team to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. Following the Olympic games, events take place August 30-September 8 at the Stade de France...
When so many efforts to redevelop Fort Ritchie failed, why is the Ritchie Revival working?
CASCADE — If you haven't gone up the mountain to Fort Ritchie lately, you might try heading up there on a weekend. Since we last checked in on Ritchie's redevelopment, more new businesses have opened, the "finger buildings" have been transformed and the warm weather has brought outdoors enthusiasts in droves to the former Army installation on South Mountain.
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director of economic development for Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc.
Middle River Resident Wins Two-Night Trip to St. Michaels
Middle River resident Orville Horton and his wife Frances were all smiles after they won a two-night getaway to St. Michaels from a My Lottery Rewards promotion. 76-year-old player has been My Lottery Rewards member since the beginning. Orville Horton likes to travel all over the country, including a cruise...
Local High Schools Now Featured in New NCAA 25 Video Game Thanks to Kind Resident
Local resident Ron Diehl, who runs the @ghs_sports_snaps account on instagram, highlighting athletics for Gaithersburg High School, wanted to give the kids something cool they can enjoy over the summer– so he used the Team Builder feature in the new NCAA 25 video game to create local high school (and college) teams that are downloadable in the game.
Reston Woman, 26, Killed By Car On Leesburg Pike Was 'Hard Worker With Great Dreams'
Support is on the rise for the family of a 26-year-old Reston woman struck and killed by a vehicle on Leesburg Pike earlier this month.Giomarie Davila-Ocasio walked into the westbound lanes of the roadway when she was struck by a 2016 Ford Explorer around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 in Great Fal…
Michigan man who confessed to ATV attack identified; victim, 80, released from hospital
The 22-year-old Upper Peninsula man who apparently committed suicide Monday after confessing to running over an 80-year-old man putting a Trump sign up in his yard has been identified by Hancock police as Joshua Kemppainen, of Quincy Township. Police say Kemppainen, who previously had no run-ins with law enforcement, died Monday from...
Football scandal triggers wave of school hires, abrupt removal of security chief
This past December, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria posted an ad for a new head football coach. On Feb. 12, Darryl Overton, a championship football coach from across county lines at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, took the position, bringing with him an estimated 30-plus football players transferring to Hayfield from Freedom and at least three other area schools.
WAYNESBORO TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE TO HOST PET TREAT TASTING EVENT
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Waynesboro. Planned for Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving...
VIDEO: Suspect sets his neighbor's apartment door on fire in DC
WASHINGTON - D.C. Fire and EMS are investigating a suspect for arson after he set a neighbor's apartment door on fire in Northeast. According to D.C. police, a man has been charged with threatening neighbors with a knife. That same man is under investigation for setting his neighbor's door on fire in an apartment building in Northeast.
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