Day: October 15, 2024
School News
Chambersburg Area School District launches community engagement program
CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Area School District has introduced a program aimed at fostering community involvement and student success. Launched this year, CMS...
Sports
Division titles within reach for 10 area squads as travel soccer season hits home stretch
As the travel soccer season rolls to its final games of the fall, five teams from the Local.News coverage area are still chasing...
Local Government
Applefest street closures Oct. 19
CHAMBERSBURG – On Saturday, Oct. 19, Philadelphia Avenue will be closed to traffic at Commerce Street south to Chambers Street, due to a...
Top Stories
Tyler Fortney’s post-season rollercoaster; Waynesboro football hits a pothole
WAYNESBORO – Give Waynesboro Area Senior High School senior Tyler Fortney a round of applause. Although he didn’t qualify beyond the PIAA District...
Voices
LOCAL HISTORY: Harbaugh Church – Preserving architecture and spirituality from a bygone era
Devout Christians built Harbaugh Church amidst rolling fields of fertile farmland. Surrounded by orchards in a picturesque Appalachian valley, this Washington Township architectural...
Local Government
Franklin County Commissioners’ meeting change
CHAMBERSBURG – This week’s Franklin County Commissioners’ public board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington Township Municipal Office....
Health
Baby got back…pain, and what to do about it
Experiencing back pain during your pregnancy? You’re not alone. Almost two thirds of pregnancies come with some degree of back pain, especially in...
Top Stories
Patriot business park hosts open house for manufacturing month
CHAMBERSBURG – In celebration of Manufacturing Month, the recently renamed and renovated Patriot Business Park near Letterkenny Army Depot is hosting an open...
Non-Profit
Coyle Free Library marks 100 years
CHAMBERSBURG – The Coyle Free Library, a cherished cornerstone of the Chambersburgcommunity, is celebrating a significant milestone —100 years of service at its...
