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SHIP U. Women’s Soccer falls to Lock Haven, 2-0

The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team lost to Lock Haven, 2-0, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division game Wednesday night at David See Field.

Lock Haven scored in both halves. Olivia Hudson netted the first goal in the 16th minute with assists from Julia Tavares and Sydney Linus. Maci Shaffer added the second goal in the 60th minute following a Shippensburg turnover.

Shippensburg (3-8-3, 1-8-3 PSAC East) led in corner kicks, 5-2, and outshot Lock Haven (4-8-2, 2-8-2) by a 6-5 margin in the second half.

Shippensburg’s Maegan Quinn, Mia Kemp, and Kaylin Silberstein each registered second-half shots on goal. Goalkeeper Kirstin Brown made four saves.

The Raiders will host East Stroudsburg at 2 p.m. Saturday for their final home match of the regular season, during which six seniors will be recognized: Makayla Agosto, Ryleigh Cook, Kaitlyn DiCandilo, Claudia Hudson, Sammy Lerario, and Quinn.

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

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

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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