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Rally organizer plans to continue protests in Chambersburg over...

Saturday's rally for the nativity in Chambersburg's square is the second public event organized by Lisa Blackstock of Mercersburg.

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Sat Nov 28, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg Borough Council decides nativity scene must be removed...

An atheistic and agnostic group plans to seek legal action against the Borough of Chambersburg following a decision Monday night that bans anything other than flags and flowers from adorning the Memorial Square fountain war memorial.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg Police notify public about sexual predator

The Chambersburg Police Department has released a flyer on Walter James Myers Jr.

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Fri Nov 27, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Reactions to the Chambersburg Borough Council decision are tied to religion for many

"I wondered how much longer the crche would stand unopposed," a local expert on religious issues said Tuesday, a day after Chambersburg Borough Council said the crche had to leave Memorial Square.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

PennLive.com

Chambersburg bans town-square displays over non-Christian request

The so-called "war on Christmas" has come to Chambersburg , Franklin County's seat.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Staff members at Chambersburg Borough Hall field calls, explain decision to remove the cr che

Since Monday night's decision by Chambersburg Borough Council to have a nativity scene removed from Memorial Square, borough employees have been fielding questions.

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The York Daily Record

Big opening day for Pennsylvania bear season

Hunters bagged 1,897 black bears Monday during the first day of Pennsylvania's three-day statewide season, according to preliminary figures from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Reservations needed for Kiwanis Club of Chambersburg's Dec. 15 meeting

Reservations are required for the Dec. 15 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Chambersburg.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Sunnyway in Chambersburg supports breast cancer awareness

Great Valu stores donated $10,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation in October -- in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

WHDH-TV

Chambersburg Council Votes to Remove Nativity Scene

It's a common scene each year during the holiday season: Wise men and Mary and Joseph gathered around the Baby Jesus.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

M&T Bank breaks ground for a 'green' branch in Chambersburg

M&T Bank broke ground Monday for a new "green" branch on Norland Avenue in Chambersburg.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Florida man pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme that took millions from Franklin County residents

The Weston, Fla., man who targeted investors in the Chambersburg and Harrisburg areas in a $20 million Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and one count of unlawful money transactions, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg Area School District teachers, district nearing an agreement

By KEITH PARADISE Staff writer -------------------- Administrators in the Chambersburg Area School District and the Chambersburg Area Education Association are working towards resolving 12 grievances that have been filed with the district.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Thousands line parade route in Chambersburg

More than eight hours before Saturday's Chambersburg Christmas Parade began, chairs lined the parade route, just waiting to be occupied by eager spectators.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Where's the $330,000 Shuster promised Chambersburg in 2006 to extend the Rail Trail?

Plans to extend the Chambersburg Rail Trail a half-mile to South Main Street may have to be put on hold.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg area Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts gather food for area needy

Scouts on Saturday collected more than 10,000 cans and boxes of food for the needy.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

People line up for H1N1 flu shot in Chambersburg

Eager for shot: Residents crowd 450 Cleveland Ave. in Chambersburg Friday. The H1N1 vaccine is being administered for free by the state Department of Health today and tomorrow.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

WGAL-TV

15 Indicted In Alleged Drug Ring

More than a dozen people in the Shippensburg and Chambersburg area are accused of being a part of a drug ring over the past several years.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Reward offered after armed robbery of Fayetteville market

A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information about the armed robbery on April 24 of Henicle's Market in Greene Township.

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Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg Area school board votes to keep Marion Elementary School open

The proposal by the Chambersburg Area School District to close Marion Elementary School was voted down by the school board Wednesday night.

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