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EDK 5K Supports Cancer Survivors at Chambersburg YMCA

The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA held its annual EDK event in rainy weather, with participants taking part in 1K and 5K races.

Proceeds will support LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a program that provides cancer survivors with workouts, resources and a supportive community.

Andy Farrar was the top overall male finisher with a time of 22:34. Rowan Gallino was the top overall female finisher with a posted time of 24.12.

In the masters category, Jeremy Hawk was the top male finisher in 23:34, and Megan Boyer was the top female finisher in 27:24.

The YMCA thanked participants, volunteers, sponsors and spectators for supporting the event.

Photo credits to Chambersburg Memorial YMCA

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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