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SHIP U. Women’s Soccer falls at Millersville, 3-0

The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team lost 3-0 to Millersville on Wednesday night in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division match at Pucillo Field.

Shippensburg fell to 1-3-1 overall and 0-3 in conference play. Millersville improved to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the PSAC East.

Emma Eisenhart recorded Shippensburg’s only shot on goal in the 15th minute, but Millersville goalkeeper Megan Taltavull made the save.

Cheyenne Forte scored in the 27th minute to give Millersville a 1-0 halftime lead. Aubrey Strohecker converted a penalty kick less than two minutes into the second half, and Ashlyn Calabria added a goal in the 66th minute.

Shippensburg goalkeeper Kirstin Brown made three saves in 69 minutes. Mae Leedy played the final 21 minutes and recorded one save.

The Raiders will host No. 3 West Chester at 5 p.m. Saturday at David See Field.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

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Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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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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