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Fayetteville native John Putch returns to Totem Pole to show THE FATHER AND THE BEAR one more time to benefit the theater which he called home for over 25 years. “Nothing is more special than showing this film at the very place that is depicted in the movie,” a news release about the showing declares.

Mr. Robert Owen “Bob” Hartranft Sr., 99, of Chambersburg, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Irene Basore Forbes Hartranft, who preceded him in death on March 8, 2015. Born January 8, 1923, in Maugansville, Maryland, he was a son...

Mrs. Theresa Ann Reese (Byrne), 92, of Sheely Road, Waynesboro, PA, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Waynesboro Hospital. Born September 16, 1929 in Patton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Delphine (McConnell) Byrne. Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Cresson High School with the...

Dorothy Ann Kopas, age 91, of Fayetteville, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Paramount Senior Living. Born in Newark, NJ on December 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Catharine (Cump) Hause. Dorothy, also known as “Dot” to her friends, worked at Letterkenny...

Hildegard B “Hilde” Rook, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on August 10, 2022 at 11:11 p.m. She was born in Munich, Germany on September 16, 1939 to Karl and Barbara Schrembs. Hilde Came to America and married the love of her life, Samuel N....

Two firefighters and two cats were treated for injuries they received Friday in a house fire in Chambersburg. One of the cats was so seriously injured in the fire it had to be euthanized. A third cat, as well as five legally-owned raccoons, also perished in the fire, according to social media reports. The house was a total loss.

Mary Catharine “Kate” Strait (Knable), 84, of Chambersburg, PA quietly passed away on Friday August 5, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1937. She is the daughter of the late Jabez and the late Gladys (Schetromph) Knable. She is preceded in death by her husband Junior Strait...

Brenda Hawkins, 70, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Sunday August 7, 2022 at her home. Born October 10, 1951 in Wilmington, Delaware she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Ann (Cammon) Sweeney. Brenda loved doing puzzles, watching horror movies, and animals. She is survived by three daughters,...

Michael R Krugh, 64, of Amberson, PA and formerly of Chambersburg, passed away Monday morning, August 8, 2022 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 19, 1958 in Chambersburg, he was a son of the late John and Helen Melius Krugh. A graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Mike...

Mrs. Ilene R Minnich (Etter), 99, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Hearthstone Retirement Home, Waynesboro. Born July 21, 1923 in Mercersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Viva E. (Smith) Etter. Mrs. Minnich was a graduate of Quincy High School with...

Carol E Shatzley (Fields), 77, of Pleasant Hall, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Chambersburg Hospital. She was born on January 20, 1945 in Chambersburg, a daughter of the late George Walter Simon and Edith Hadassah (Smith) Fields. Carol attended the Greenvillage Church of God,...

We regretfully announce the passing of David Russell Tyson Jr., 62, on July 13, 2022. David had a difficult battle with Transverse Myelitis. David passed away surrounded by his wife Sheila of 27 years, his daughter Jacqueline Dijon, and friend Kelly Lehmann. He grew up in McCandless Township. He was...

Tuesday afternoon, August 9, 2022 our family lost an extraordinary woman, our Mother, Mildred L Tayman, of Chambersburg. Born December 24, 1934 in Derby, VA, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Flo (Phillips) Wells. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. We are all heartbroken and still trying to accept that she is gone.

Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 Is the first day of the Path Valley Picnic and Homecoming. For the 2nd year in a row, there will be a Homecoming Pageant at 6:30 p.m. with 15 girls signed up and ready to have a friendly competition for the crown. : Chambersburg: Ludwigs Jewelers...

Linda Kay Reed, 72, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on August 6, 2022 at The Leland of Laurel Run. Born September 24, 1949 in Waynesboro, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel Robison Roof. Her beloved husband, Ray A. Reed, Sr., preceded her in death on March 6, 2007.

Mrs. Carla D Harbaugh (Koons), 65, of Orrtanna, PA passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, in the Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 14, 1956 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank T. and Ellen Louise (Yeakle) Koons. Carla graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School with the...

What just started with some local residents gathering at the Hammond’s Grove picnic area in Path Valley has grown into something much more. This year will mark the 115th year the picnic has been celebrated. What started as a one-day gathering, turned into a four-day event with the best parade around, fun activities for all, and a lot of great food.

Ludwigs Jewelers is proud to be having their 145th anniversary. Started in 1877 by George Ludwig it has been passed down through the family. To help celebrate this occasion Ludwigs is featuring their iconic Tree of Life jewelry. From Generation to Generation. The fourth generation of owners are Emily Dentler,...

On an early morning last month, Aleesha Asper and her fiancé were driving to work when all of a sudden they saw a tiny kitten fall out from beneath the bumper of a car in front of them at the corner of King and North Main Streets in Chambersburg.

Jack Hubbard, of Waynesboro, is the newest employee of Ghost Writer LLC. He will help with administrative tasks, and website maintenance, and is learning grant writing. Ghost Writer LLC is a Grant-writing and nonprofit organization support firm that was started in 2017. Ghost Writer offers a variety of services for organizations and executive boards.