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Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Rare steam engine to retrace Lincoln's journey to Gettysburg

A rare replica steam locomotive from Northern Central Railway of York will help recreate President Abraham Lincoln’s historic arrival in Gettysburg as part of the America250 event “Lincoln at Gettysburg: Shall Not Perish.” The William H. Simpson No. 17 will participate Nov. 18 in a reenactment of Lincoln’s 1863 journey, according to a community announcement. About 200 invited dignitaries and guests are expected to travel aboard the commemorative train. The oil-fired No. 17 is a replica of an 1860s Civil War-era steam locomotive and one of only 150 of its kind remaining nationwide, according to the announcement. The reenactment connects with Northern Central Railway of York’s own history with Lincoln. “The Northern Central Railway has a unique connection to Lincoln’s history, having transported him to Hanover Junction in 1863 before he continued to Gettysburg to deliver his historic address,” Ashley Zimmerman, executive director of Northern Central Railway of York, said in the announcement. “The railway also carried Lincoln’s funeral train in 1865, stopping in York on its journey to Harrisburg. These moments are an important part of our railroad’s legacy, and we’re proud to help preserve and share this history.” Actor Billy Campbell to portray Lincoln After the train journey,

Gettysburg, PA · 10h

abc27 News

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Fire destroys Cumberland County home

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A fire destroyed a Cumberland County home early Tuesday morning. According to the Silver Springs Community Fire Company, crews responded to the 100 block of Birch Street in Silver Spring Township for a reported house fire early Tuesday morning. Officials said that firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the building. […]

Cumberland County, PA · 2d

Franklin County Free Press

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CareerTech Trailer Raffle Tickets Available Through Nov. 19

Franklin County Career and Technology Center is selling raffle tickets for a 5-by-10-foot utility trailer built, painted and assembled by current students. The project was made possible by workforce partner CAM Superline. All proceeds will benefit the CAM Career Collab Awards for students. Tickets cost $10 each, with sales closing...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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ICYM – Get ready Chambersburg – your taxes are going up

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Borough residents could see an increase of approximately $125 a year in property taxes and utility costs under the borough’s proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget was presented to Borough Council during its meeting Monday night. While the budget includes no increases to police or...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

Hanover Evening Sun

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South Western High School classes canceled due to power outage

Electrical issues stemming from a power outage closed South Western High School on Friday, district officials. Parents received notifications that the high school Penn Township had been closed on Nov. 13 due to a power outage. Separately, crews were spotted working on the school. The closure only affects the high school on Bowman Road, according to the notification. In a statement, district superintendent Rob Freil told The Evening Sun that the school's electrical issue resulted from an overworked motor which had been attempting to provide the school building with power amid an overnight power outage. The widespread power outage had been reported across south Hanover on the night prior, Thursday, Nov. 12, around 10:15 p.m. that night. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . The Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department was then called for an outside investigation around 10:26 p.m. on Thursday after reports of a large bang in the area of the Brunswick Drive Met-Ed substation, records showed, with firefighters tracing the issue back to the substation. By 10:42 p.m., the Met-Ed outage tracker reported around 2,684 customers were without power, the majority

Hanover, PA · 5h

Franklin County Free Press

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Local Christmas Parades and Holiday Events Scheduled for November and December

Christmas parades, tree lightings and holiday parties are scheduled in area communities from Nov. 19 through Dec. 12, according to a schedule shared by Jakey Kryder in the “Chambersburg, It’s what’s going on!” Facebook group. The schedule lists the following parades:. Thursday, Nov. 19: Carlisle at...

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

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Chambersburg families face $9.91 yearly tax hike

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill presented the proposed 2027 budget to Chambersburg Borough Council on Monday evening, outlining just one tax increase for residents. Taxes for police, fire and EMS will remain unchanged. The only proposed increase was for the public works complex bond tax, bringing the...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

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Utz announces new CEO ahead of $2.9 billion acquisition

HANOVER, PA — Utz Brands, parent company of salty snack brands including Zapp’s and Boulder Canyon, will appoint a new CEO following its acquisition by Intersnack Group. Effective Dec. 1, John Lindeman will become CEO, succeeding Howard Friedman, who has led the company for nearly four years. Lindeman brings prior CEO experience to the role in addition to familiarity with the Utz business, having served on the company’s board since August 2020.

Hanover, PA · 4d

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Local history: Wilson College changes with times

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is part two of a two-part series looking back at the history of Wilson College and the impact it has had on the world. Turn of...

Chambersburg, PA · 3d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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RSVP now for Thanksgiving dinner at Franklin County restaurants

Relax and kick back this Thanksgiving with a restaurant-prepared meal. Here's where to get one in Franklin County. The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's The Venue at Mrs. Gibble's , 7325 Molly Pitcher Highway, Greencastle, will host a Thanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. Leiters' Fine Catering will serve turkey, ham and all the trimmings, plus desserts and drinks. The price for everything, plus gratuity, is $45.95 for adults and $22 for ages 5-10. Payment required at reservation; seating limited; call 717-830-6337 or go to tinyurl.com/GibblesThanksgiving. The Orchards The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, will host a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26. There will be a carving station featuring prime rib and honey and clove glazed ham, three entrees including roast turkey with stuffing and gravy, plus a variety of sides and desserts. The cost is $41 for adults and $20 for ages 4-12. To make a reservation, call 717-264-4711. Cracker Barrel Get a Thanksgiving meal at Cracker Barrel , dine-in or to-go. Orders for "Heat & Serve" Thanksgiving meals for 4-6 ($124.99) or 8-10 ($194.99) people can be made for pickup between Nov. 21-29. The meals come cold

Franklin County, PA · 2d

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Local golf course restaurant gets a new name and new management

DILLSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A golf course restaurant in York County is now operating under a new name and a new management team. The Range End Golf Club, located in Dillsburg, York County, just announced that its former restaurant, Range + Rye, is now under new management and has been renamed ‘The Overlook at Range […]

Dillsburg, PA · 2d

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Late volleyball coach honored in Waynesboro with gym renaming

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — A proposal was approved unanimously by the Waynesboro Area School District Board on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to rename the high school gymnasium in honor of former Maidens volleyball coach Kim Saunders, who passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 53. The name proposed...

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Dakota Hall honored for work helping Franklin County families

Dakota Hall, an aging care manager who oversees a caregiver support program that has more than doubled in size, has been named Franklin County’s October Employee of the Month. Hall has worked for Franklin County since March 2023 and serves with the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, according to a community announcement. The Franklin County Commissioners presented Hall with the award during their Nov. 4 public meeting. The county’s Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee selects Employee of the Month recipients. The committee received 10 nominations for the October award, including four for Hall. Nominations highlight Hall's dependability Coworkers cited Hall’s reliability, knowledge and ability to manage the growing Caregiver Support Program among the reasons for her recognition. “One of the qualities that makes Dakota stand out is her dependability,” one nomination said according to the announcement. “She can be counted on to show up, work hard and follow through with her commitments.” The nomination noted that Hall is the only employee who runs the Caregiver Support Program, handling intakes and making sure paperwork is submitted on time and families receive the support and services they need. The program served 37 consumers when Hall began and now serves nearly

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Before Becoming A Snack Empire, Utz Started In A Family Kitchen In Pennsylvania In 1921

Fifty pounds of potato chips an hour, made with hand-operated equipment in a summer kitchen. That was the entire operation at the start. Two people, one stove setup, and a whole lot of sliced potatoes. The couple behind it sold those chips fresh to nearby grocers and farmers markets. Their...

Hanover, PA · 21h

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Vehicle fire causes closure on I-81 in Franklin County: dispatch

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A portion of I-81 in Franklin County has been shut down due to a reported vehicle fire. Dispatch said they received a report of the fire around 10:30 p.m. on I-81 southbound in Antrim Township. Officials said the lanes near exit 5 is currently...

Franklin County, PA · 3d

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Breweries and taprooms plan music, trivia and weekend specials

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a vineyard across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 12-15. Trigger’s Table & Taproom. 118 Walnut St., Suite 106, Waynesboro. Thursday, Nov. 12: Open 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13: Open...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Pennsylvania Family Lost Their Daughter to Cancer and Built a Baking Business to Keep Her Memory Alive

A family bakery can begin with a recipe, a dream, or a love that refuses to fade. In Pennsylvania, one family created a baking business to honor their daughter, Paige, after losing her to cancer. Founded in 2015, the business grew around a personal mission: bringing her memory into the...

Pennsylvania · 5d

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Meet Reptile Invasion Meet & Greet at The Serpent's Key

Reptile lovers and curious families alike are invited to an exciting, hands-on experience as The Serpent's Key and Reptile Invasion team up for a special community event in downtown Hanover. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to meet and interact with more than 30 ambassador reptiles, each selected to help...

Hanover, PA · 2d

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2nd Annual Christmas in Hanover Festival Kicks Off Saturday, November 28 at 11:00 AM!

Hanover, PA — The holiday season is almost here, and downtown Hanover is ready to celebrate! Main Street Hanover, alongside the Borough of Hanover invites residents and visitors to the 2026 Christmas in Hanover Festival on Saturday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This cherished annual tradition brings the community together for a festive day filled with holiday entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the beloved Center Square Tree Lighting.

Hanover, PA · 2d

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The fun of the arcade comes to Shippensburg

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Activities Programming Board (APB) hosted an arcade night in the CUB Multipurpose Room. The event ran from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and featured arcade games, prizes and music. WSYC deejayed the event, and pizza and drinks were available for attendees. Some of the games featured...

Shippensburg, PA · 3d