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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 03:06 am

Chambersburg News

Local news for Chambersburg, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

2 hrs ago | Chambersburg Public Opinion

Township opens project to bidders

A project to slow traffic at the site where a 9-year-old girl was struck by a car and later died is being offered to bidders, and supervisors hope at least one company will come forth.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Herald-Mail

Chambersburg's Civil War fountain turns 130

The plaques around the red sandstone base of the Civil War fountain on Memorial Square list how many servicemen and servicewomen from Franklin County took part in this nation's wars, but only one is mentioned ...

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, US Military, US Navy

Chambersburg Public Opinion

3 domestic violence cases pass through court

Three domestic violence cases moved into Franklin County Court this week when defendants gave up their right to preliminary hearings on assault and other charges.

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Related Topix: Greencastle, PA, Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Our view: Plight of local homeless may require more attention

If it's getting difficult in today's economy to make ends meet in local households, imagine how much harder it might be for those who already lost their homes to get back into decent living accommodations.

16 comments

Related Topix: Waynesboro, PA, Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Herald-Mail

Police testify Chambersburg man admitted killing Street

A Chambersburg man charged with criminal homicide in the February shooting death of another man admitted to the killing after he was apprehended, according to preliminary hearing testimony Thursday.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Drugs

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Our view: Some labor disputes go beyond mere dollars, cents

Labor disputes and contract negotiations are becoming more prevalent as the economy tightens.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Mont Alto square to be realigned

The center square of Mont Alto will be realigned in 2009, after property and legal issues are resolved, according to Greg Penny, spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

8 comments

Related Topix: Mont Alto, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg school district makes overall mark for No Child Left Behind

For the first time ever, Chambersburg Area School District as a whole met achievement standards mandated by the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

67 comments

Related Topix: Education Etc., Opinion

Wed Jul 16, 2008

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Catbird Launches Industry's First-Ever Virtual Security Training & Certification Program

Catbird, the pioneer in comprehensive security for virtual and physical networks and developer of the V-Agent virtual appliance, today announced the Certified Virtual Security Professional Program, the ...

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Computer Security

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Council addresses Gabler development

A shopping center half the size of the neighboring Chambersburg Crossing Shopping Center got an informal thumbs-up Monday from Chambersburg Borough Council.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Richards-Stenger joins practice

Dr. Karli Richards-Stenger joined Orthopaedic Associates as the third generation of doctors in her family to practice medicine in Chambersburg.

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Related Topix: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame College, Temple University, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

150 teens serve community, God through Chambersburg Project

Giving of oneself: Alex Yoder, 15, Greencastle, on Tuesday paints a house at 130 E. Liberty St.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, Greencastle, PA, Family, Kids, Opinion

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Six fire companies respond to explosion at former grainery

July 15, 2008 -- Firefighters from six companies responded to the report of an explosion on Colorado Street Extended in Marion around 5 p.m. today.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Explosion, Marion, PA, Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Two injured in Adams County motorcycle crashes

CASHTOWN, Tuesday, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State Police, Gettysburg, reported two motorcycle crashes during the weekend in Franklin Township: Bennett Bittinger, 74, of Chambersburg was taken to Washington ...

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Related Topix: Adams County, PA, Cashtown, PA, Gettysburg, PA, Franklin, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

National auto parts distributor opening in Chambersburg

One of the country's largest auto parts distributors is the newest tenant of the Cumberland Valley Business Park.

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Related Topix: Mechanicsburg, PA, Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Local Auto Racing: Esh continues hot streak with Williams Grove victory

Doug Esh had a slow start to his season, but he's been making up for it the past several weeks.

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Related Topix: Fayetteville, PA, St. Thomas, PA, Opinion

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Teens praised for earthquake relief work

For a good cause: Allen White, right, emergency services director, American Red Cross, holds a receipt Tuesday for funds collected and donated by siblings Rendy and Renee Mao.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Police search for man who assaulted trooper near Shippensburg

Police are looking for a man accused of assaulting a state police trooper on Interstate 81 in Southampton Township, Franklin County.

30 comments

Related Topix: Shippensburg, PA, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Southampton, PA, Trooper, PA, Opinion

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Hospital officials, workers continue negotiations

Chambersburg Hospital officials hope to prevent a union strike that could be held this month by its 1,400 employees who are members of the SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania.

28 comments

Related Topix: Opinion

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Hearing postponed for alleged shooter

The man involved in the 2006 shooting at Laurel Lodge and the armed robbery of a mall shoe store is back in Franklin County to face charges.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Opinion

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