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August 29, 2025

Joe L. Sheppard 1956-2025

Born August 13, 1956 in Valdosta, Georgia Joe was the son of the late Matthew Tooley and was raised by the late Fred and Annie (Sheppard) McCloud.

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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