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Looking Back: It Happened on July 30

County’s history Dec 4nd

Take a look back at Franklin County’s history through news and photos that appeared in local newspapers 25, 50, and 100 years ago on July 30.

25 YEARS AGO

Saturday – July 30, 1994

The Igloo Damaged In Late Night Fire

“The Igloo Damaged In Late Night Fire” 

A Chambersburg landmark The Igloo caught fire late Friday night, but is expected to reopen.

The fire’s cause was unknown at press time. Clopper said an investigation will continue.  

50 YEARS AGO

Wednesday – July 30, 1969

“Remember When????”

Savings You Count...On Brands that You Know...Check and Compare!
Savings You Count…On Brands that You Know…Check and Compare!

100 YEARS AGO

Wednesday – July 30, 1919

CHAMBERSBURG SCHOOL BOARD

Chambersburg's Present School Board. - J. E. Miller - U. L. Gordy, Supt. - George K Lehner - W. R.. Appenzeliar, Sec. - E. S. Hoke, Pres. - Van T, Haulman, Treas. - H. G. Wolf, Vice Pres. - John W. Hoke, Solicitor - John K. Gordon
Chambersburg’s Present School Board. – J. E. Miller – U. L. Gordy, Supt. – George K Lehner – W. R.. Appenzeliar, Sec. – E. S. Hoke, Pres. – Van T, Haulman, Treas. – H. G. Wolf, Vice Pres. – John W. Hoke, Solicitor – John K. Gordon

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Tyrone Adam Baltimore Sr. 1940-2026

Guided by a lifelong interest in logistics, he attended both Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond to study transportation.

Robert D. Hamsher 1939-2026

Robert was a United States Navy Veteran and retired with over 30 years of service with the United States Navy Reserves as a Chief Petty Officer.

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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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