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Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Boys started one of Chambersburg's historic fire companies

The Chambersburg Fire Department is rich in history, and its origin dates back to 1780 when the United Fire Company was organized. Along the way there were other fire companies organized in town. Today you'll have the opportunity to learn about the beginning of one of those outstanding fire companies. It was common practice for fire company members to take the fire equipment out and throw a stream of water through the fire nozzle at an object or at a specific distance. It was during these exercises that many young boys would gather to watch the members of the Friendship Fire Company operate their equipment. One day during the spring of 1869 someone suggested starting a boys’ fire company. It was during this time that Fire Marshal John C. Gerbig organized these young men, and they became known as the Friendship Juniors. Good news was in the air as it became official on June 13, 1872, when Chambersburg Town Council voted to recognize this group of young men as the Junior Hose Company No. 2. The company’s motto was “Ever Ready.” Initially the Juniors held their company meetings at the Friendship Fire House on South Second Street next to Borough

Chambersburg, PA · 6h

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Washington County outlines proposed data center regulations, sets 2027 timeline

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County officials have shared proposed rules for data center development. These include minimum distances from homes, noise limits, energy guidelines and environmental protections. The county will review these proposals through a series of Planning Commission meetings until 2027. At a Board of County Commissioners meeting,...

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Closures expected along Hagerstown's Potomac, Baltimore streets

As a City of Hagerstown contractor mills and paves around the intersection of South Potomac and Baltimore streets the week of Nov. 9, there could be periodic road and lane closures, City Engineer Jim Bender said. Those closures could start Monday, Nov. 9, and might wrap up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, weather permitting. The roughly $750,000 project shortens the pedestrian crosswalk, across East Baltimore Street, which is on the east side of the intersection, Bender said. The project arose from a study done years ago that looked at potential improvements in the Bester Elementary school zone. The project shortened the length of that crosswalk as well as involved rebuilding sidewalks at all four corners so they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bender said Friday, Nov. 6. A state grant paid for 80% of the project, while the city covered the remaining 20%, Bender said. Starting Monday, Nov. 9, contractor Huntzberry Brothers will begin milling and paving work along Baltimore and Potomac streets in the area of that intersection. That work will periodically close Baltimore Street and cause occasional lane closures on South Potomac Street, Bender said. One lane of Potomac is to remain open to traffic as

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

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Federal funding backs behavioral healthcare upgrades in Fulton County

McCONNELLSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A care agency is expanding its services in a rural part of the Midstate. TrueNorth Wellness Services received a federal grant to help upgrade technology to support its crisis intervention, peer support, and mental health services at its office in McConnellsburg. The office first opened in 2011, and the grant, they […]

Fulton County, PA · 2d

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The saga of the Hawken clan and their famous, hand-crafted rifles

Washington County was home to many of the best gunsmiths in Maryland during the early nineteenth century, including Christian Hawken, a master craftsman of long rifles. Two of Christian’s sons, Jacob and Samuel Hawken, became prominent gunsmiths in St. Louis, Missouri, crafting the Hawken rifle now synonymous with the prairie and Rocky Mountains. But a third son, William Hawken, carried on his family’s tradition of gunsmithing in Hagerstown. By the 1780s, Christian Hawken had established his home and workshop at the corner of Franklin and Prospect streets in Hagerstown (presently the Gold and Silver Exchange at 35 N. Prospect Street). Christian produced long rifles, also called Kentucky or Pennsylvania long rifles, originally developed by German and Swiss gunsmiths who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s. Long rifles were muzzle-loading with barrels 32 to 48 inches long. Christian often used curly maple for the stocks and engraved the patchboxes with flowers, eagles and scrollwork. Christian trained at least five sons and additional apprentices as gunsmiths. Two of his sons, Jacob and Samuel Hawken, took their craft from Hagerstown to St. Louis, Missouri, by 1822. They opened the J & S Rifle Company and became well-known for the “Hawken rifle,” also crafted

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Hagerstown considers taking over Smithsburg water system amid $10 million in infrastructure needs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are thinking about taking over Smithsburg’s water system. This move could lower utility bills for residents and shift responsibility for over $10 million in needed infrastructure upgrades to the city. At a work session on Nov. 3, Hagerstown’s City Council talked about possibly...

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Smithsburg Council weighs Hagerstown water system proposal

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Smithsburg officials are considering turning the town’s water system over to Hagerstown in a move that could lower water bills and provide millions of dollars in improvements, but questions remain about the town’s outstanding debt and other financial obligations. The proposal prompted a lively...

Smithsburg, MD · 2d

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Washington County Completes Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management, Department of Water Quality, has completed an Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) upgrade and expansion of the Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant, improving nutrient removal capabilities and increasing capacity to accommodate planned growth. The project increased the...

Washington County, MD · 2d

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Revive Medical Wellness and Aesthetics opens new Hagerstown location

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Starting out in 2024 in Williamsport as an in-home practice, Revive Medical Wellness and Aesthetics celebrated its new clinic location last week with a grand opening ceremony. Supporters and local officials turned out to welcome the new business to Mount Aetna Road and explore what the clinic has to offer.

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Waynesboro sophomore Morgan Jones aims high at PIAA cross country championships

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro Area Senior High School sophomore Morgan Jones is going places – 3.1 miles at a time. After a highly successful cross country regular season, Jones kicked it into high gear. She finished fourth at the Mid-Penn Conference championship meet. Jones then placed 17th in...

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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Chambersburg cross country sharing the love at 2026 PIAA championships

NEWVILLE — Running is more than a sport to some, and Chambersburg’s runners have enjoyed everything that comes with competing at the highest level. The final race of PIAA’s 2026 campaign was eventful for Chambersburg cross country, and saw one Trojans’ runner place top-20 while another placed top-90 in the state. Senior Natalie Quinn placed 17th by the end of Class 3A girls championships, while sophomore Lillian Spohn finished 89th in the group at Big Spring High School on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. WATCH: Highlights from District 3’s 2026 Class 3A girls cross country action Photos | Scenes from the 2026 PIAA cross country meet at Big Spring, photos Spohn’s PIAA title race was wrapped up in 19:59, and the Trojans’ sophomore cross country talent said the course was fun after running on it a week ago at district competitions. “I was definitely happy to get this opportunity. My coach told me going into this to not just be content with being here, and that's what I went and did,” Spohn said. “I’ve been racing (cross country) since seventh grade, and I was actually in the back of the pack, and then later in the year I moved up more.

Chambersburg, PA · 23h

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USMH Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Recipients

The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) is proud to announce its 2026-2027 scholarship recipients, recognizing deserving students whose dedication to higher education and academic success is helping shape the future of our community. Through the generosity of individuals, businesses, community partners, and supporters, USMH provides scholarships that help...

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Adams County SPCA takes in 50 chinchillas rescued from Ohio breeding facility

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fifty chinchillas were transferred to the Adams County SPCA after they were rescued from a breeding facility in Ohio last month. The chinchillas came from a facility in Janera, Ohio, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The owner was forced to surrender nearly 1,100 chinchillas who were living in "deeply troubling conditions."

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Hagerstown revisits Climb Farm annexation amid Washington County lawsuit

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are taking additional steps to confirm the validity of the proposed Climb Farm annexation after Washington County challenged whether the property owners consented. At a Nov. 3 work session, the Hagerstown City Council reviewed a request to ratify the annexation petition and approve additional...

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Nystrom, Aldrich, Medina highlight 43 area selections to Mid-Penn fall all-star teams

When Waynesboro’s beloved volleyball coach, Kim Saunders, passed away just before the start of the 2026 season, it rocked the very foundation of the Maidens’ program. Emily Nystrom was there to pick up the pieces. With just a week to cobble together a plan for the season, Nystrom...

Waynesboro, PA · 1d

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Gettysburg police encourage residents to register security cameras to help investigations

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Residents and business owners with security cameras are encouraged to register them with the Gettysburg Borough Police Department to aid officers with future investigations. Borough police said its new Camera Registry Program will "help us solve crimes and keep our community safer." Participation is...

Gettysburg, PA · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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Study with Penn State Extension for the Private Pesticide Applicator Exam with anIn-Person Class

Submitted By: Tosh Mazzone, Penn State Extension Franklin County Agronomy Educator. As of right now, study materials are still allowed to be used as a reference during the private pesticide license exam. However, those who have reviewed the study material recognize there is a lot of information potentially on the exam. Those interested in obtaining a Pennsylvania private pesticide applicator license can get support preparing for the exam by attending a short course offered by Penn State Extension.

Chambersburg, PA · 18h

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SHIP U. Wrestling opens season with ten place-winners at Tonee Ellis Memorial Invitational

Shippensburg University wrestling finished with 10 place-winners Saturday at the season-opening Tonee Ellis Memorial Invitational at Alvernia’s Flynn PLEX. Senior Diesel Koser won the 197-pound title, defeating Alvernia’s Jason Chiodi 6-5 in the final. The top-seeded Koser opened with a pin and two technical falls, improving on his third-place finish at the tournament last season.

Shippensburg, PA · 18h

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Trojans’ Quinn earns PIAA X-C medal; Shalom boys place 5th

NEWVILLE — The PIAA cross country championships came to Newville on Saturday, at Big Spring’s course, and 18 Franklin County athletes competed in the grueling races. Chambersburg senior Natalie Quinn produced the highest individual finish, taking 17th place in Class 3A to collect a PIAA medal. The Shalom...

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