Born on December 8, 1940, Irene worked as a seamstress for the Sager Company, and later retired from Waring Products in McConnellsburg, PA.
Submitted by Cheryl Parsons I fervently believe in the importance of our public school system. I benefited greatly from my public education and subsequently taught
On Friday morning, Senior Ariel Jones (Lebanon, Pa./Cedar Crest) was selected for the 2023 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Division II Coaches’ All-America Basketball Team.
Chambersburg Borough is being awarded $879,865 to construct an outdoor amphitheater and greenspace in Chambersburg Borough. The project consists of purchasing a vacant lot at
Downsizing your home can be an overwhelming task, but it’s a trend that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Many people are choosing
According to the Associated Press, Ford has announced two separate recalls that affect around 1.5 million cars and trucks in the U.S. The larger of
The Franklin County Historical Society will host its March meeting on Thursday, March 23 at 2pm at Grove Family Library, Chambersburg. Heather Wade from the
Skip was a 1972 graduate of Gettysburg High School and attended Temple University. He later continued his studies at the HACC Gettysburg campus.
William was retired career military in the United States Air Force. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed cross word puzzles and was a sports enthusiast.
As the snow melts away and temperatures start to rise, the arrival of spring is welcomed by many. However, with the changing of the seasons
In just two weeks, the statewide opening day of trout season will take place on Saturday, April 1. It is important to buy fishing licenses
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is urging residents to take action to prevent the spread of the invasive spotted lanternfly. These pests have caused significant
In an effort to promote fiscal responsibility, the House Appropriations Committee has announced a series of hearings that will scrutinize the governor’s proposed spending plan
Four local organizations in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, have been awarded state grants to support their community projects and equipment acquisitions. The grants, which were announced
A woman was tragically mauled to death by two Great Danes in Perry County, Pennsylvania on Thursday evening. Kristen Potter, 38, had gone to her
Community members are invited to register for the 35th Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 2. Held at
Healthy Franklin County, a local health improvement coalition, is launching the Move for Mental Health awareness campaign. The goals of the campaign are to increase awareness of
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