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PennDOT Shares Railroad Crossing Safety Reminders

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding drivers and pedestrians to use caution around railroad crossings.

According to PennDOT, there were 70 crashes at rail crossings in Pennsylvania in 2025. Of those crashes, 22 involved a train.

PennDOT issued the following safety reminders:

Never drive around lowered gates. PennDOT said it is illegal and deadly.

Drivers should not get trapped on the tracks. Motorists should only proceed through a highway-rail grade crossing if they are sure they can completely clear the crossing without stopping.

Drivers and pedestrians should always expect a train, as freight trains do not follow set schedules.

Tracks should only be crossed at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.

More information is available at penndot.pa.gov/railroadsafety.

Photo credits to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

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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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