This is the second of a three part series about canning produce and other food products as a means of preserving summer garden harvests.
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Penn State Extension Office is our go-to expert when it comes to preserving the abundance of fresh food many home gardeners are harvesting at this time of year.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens across the state of Pennsylvania. With fall sports practices starting up, it’s important for our teen drivers to be mindful of safety when driving to and from practices.
Meet Nova and Neptune, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. Nova and Neptune are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters
Debra was an avid fan of Baltimore Ravens football, and enjoyed the beach and most of all her beautiful grandchildren.
Judy worked as a laborer for Nursery Supplies in Chambersburg. In her spare time, Judy enjoyed reading mystery and religious books.
Players behind the fight against opioid addiction team up Saturday for the 5th annual Home Run Derby to Fight Drug Addiction.
Larry was an accomplished chef, and loved to cook for his friends and family. He was also an environmentalist, spending his time gardening, camping, and making nature better. He was also a devoted “Deadhead.”
Esh had a great sense of humor and was the first to bring out the laughter in the room. He will be remembered as a wonderful, loving husband, father and grandfather.
Condolences to Earl Shrader and his children as they mourn the loss of Earl’s wife Karen, who passed away this week.
In her free time, Ruth liked to garden, can what she grew, and was also a very good baker. Spending time with her family and friends was very important to Ruth.
Nancy was born in Chambersburg in 1941. She leaves a daughter, son, brother, sister and grandchildren as her legacy
Mrs. Wolfe was also involved with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for most of her life. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and spending time with her family.
In her later years, Mildred enjoyed camping at Saunderosa Campground in Mercersburg, and spending time with her many friends at Rine Village in Shippensburg.
In his spare time, Bill enjoyed racing with go-carts and sprint cars. Every year he looked forward to going to see the Daytona 500 in Florida.
Mrs. Newcomer was employed as an assembler at Corning Glass, Greencastle, PA from 1960 until her retirement in 1980.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was recently recognized as one of the nation’s best maternity hospitals.
Harry was the owner and operator of Doyle Construction. He was a United Army Veteran serving in the Korean War.
Isaac was a member of the Waynesboro Eagles Club and the Joe Stickell American Legion Post 15. He was employed at Mack Truck for 30 years working as a forklift operator.
Barb enjoyed cooking, shopping, flowers, gardening, making cakes for the Fayetteville Fire Company and spending time with her family.
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Dorine was a member of the Green Spring First Church of God, Newville. She loved and cherished her family, especially her granddaughters.
Phyllis worked at Pet in Chambersburg from 1959 to 1990. She liked spending time with her grandchildren and playing slot machines.
The school district will hold two ceremonies — one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday — in the WASD auditorium. They will run from 3-8 p.m. both evenings.
This loving couple with their amazing love for each other and their family have taught us unconditional love along with timeless traditions.
Elouise, Ivan and their daughter Lisa, enjoyed camping and family vacations. She enjoyed bowling, reading and was an avid New York Yankees baseball fan.
The talks provide local residents with an opportunity to get outside, soak up the sunshine and get great gardening tips.
Residents whose licenses, permits and ID cards expired between March 16 and the end of August have until August 31 to renew them.
Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing, riding his bicycle, walking his dogs, and spending time with his family.
In her free time Anna Mary enjoyed tending to her flower beds and bird watching. She liked to be creative and enjoyed doing arts and crafts projects, and she was known to be a very good cook.
Mr. Sullivan enjoyed baseball, swimming, golfing, bowling, watching TV and his many pets over the years.
Gift cards were given to local health organizations this month as downtown Chambersburg’s way of saying “thanks” for taking care…
Edye enjoyed cross-stitching, needlework, crocheting, sewing, playing the piano, reading and attending Red Hat Society dinners with her BFF, Michelle Gilfus.
CVAS encourages anyone interested in bringing a four-legged friend into their home to check out the wonderful animals available for adoptions at the shelter.
Lorraine worked as a nurse’s aide at Hearthstone Home in Waynesboro and at the Shook Home in Chambersburg and had volunteered at the Waynesboro Hospital.
Karen was a lifelong Nascar Fan and anyone who knew her knew of her love for her precious furbabies. She loved her family and enjoyed spending vacations at the beach with them every Summer.
Mary was a graduate of the Waynesboro High School with the Class of 1980. She will be remembered as a very social person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Chambersburg has lost a truly extraordinary member of the community. Read his obituary and a tribute to his life in both Spanish and English.
Harold was a huge fan of Penn State wrestling. He enjoyed hunting, working at the church, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Kathryn was a very warm and elegant person. She raised her children with warmth and humor, always encouraging art, sports, education, music, and dancing.