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Wilson College Student Visits Antarctica Despite Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis

Shelby Harmon, a Wilson College student majoring in animal studies with minors in biology and psychology, traveled to Antarctica in January 2025 to fulfill a childhood dream.

Prior to the trip, Harmon was diagnosed with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, a severe form of Muscular Dystrophy. Despite the diagnosis, she continued with her plans and completed what she described as the hardest hike of her life, reaching the summit in pain but determined.

During the expedition, Harmon met ornithologist Ken Wright, who became a mentor and influenced her academic research. Their conversations contributed to the development of her senior thesis titled “The Disappearing Foundation: How Krill Decline Threatens Antarctica and the Planet.”

More details about her journey and research are available in the latest edition of Wilson Magazine: mag.wilson.edu/navigating-the-frozen-frontier.

Photo credits to Wilson College

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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