and EMS were all called to the area near 550 Kohler Road The moderate to heavy rain likely contributed to the crash as a lawnmower without any lights was being driven eastbound on Kohler Road by Albert E was also traveling eastbound behind Johnson’s lawnmower Police say that the Dodge rear-ended Johnson’s lawnmower causing Johnson to be ejected off the vehicle and into a field south of Kohler Road The Dodge Journey driver was assessed to have minor injuries and was transported to Chambersburg Hospital by Wellspan EMS The Tri-State Alert is a News Talk 103.7 FM publication.  Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the host author or group and not the publication, owner(s) AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Privacy Policy (WHP) — A Chambersburg man died after a vehicle struck the lawn mower he was riding in Greene Township Saturday Troopers identified the victim as Albert E State police said it was raining when the crash happened around 8:40 p.m Johnson was driving the lawn mower east on Kohler Road when it was struck from behind by a 2015 Dodge Journey He was ejected from the mower into a field off the road and pronounced dead on scene was taken to Chambersburg Hospital for suspected minor injuries It's unclear at this time if anyone will be cited for the deadly crash with assistance from Pennsylvania State Police Troop H took a 17-year-old Black male into custody on felony firearm charges the juvenile was found in possession of a firearm He was subsequently charged with one count of possession of a firearm with an altered manufacturer’s number (F2) one count of possession of a firearm by a minor (F3) and one count of carrying a firearm without a license (F3) Source: CRIMEWATCH® Let’s say you’re part of a partnership or a multi-member LLC taxed as a partnership You have probably picked up the tab for things like business travel Here’s your local weather forecast to help you plan your day and week ahead: 🌦️ Today – Tuesday May 6 ⚠️ Weather Alert: A severe thunderstorm Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Chambersburg Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Hearing as provided in the Zoning Code for the following Appeals in Council Chambers on the First Floor of the Utility Departments Addition to Borough Hall is appealing the action of the Zoning Officer dated April 11 indicating that the lot at 576 East King Street does not meet the area requirements for a two-family dwelling This is an appeal under Sections 300-17 and 300-110 is requesting a special exception permit to change a nonconforming use at 481 South Second Street from a florist use to a professional office use for Visionary Crafters The area is zoned Moderate Density Residential is requesting a special exception for conversion apartments at 482 East Washington Street This is an appeal under Sections 300-24 and 300-135 or needs accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to gain access to or participate in the Public Hearing should contact me prior to the meeting date The juvenile male subsequently received additional charges on this date for (1) Count Possession of Firearm with Altered Manufacturer’s Number (F2) (1) count Possession of firearm by minor (F3) and (1) count Firearms not to be carried without a license (F3) Two men are jailed without bail in Franklin County following an armed robbery in which they allegedly held a child at gunpoint in his bedroom and stole a video game console Diogenes Torres, 22, and Miguel Angel Torres, 19 both of whom have Fayetteville mailing addresses have their preliminary hearings scheduled on May 6 at the Franklin County Judicial Center Diogenes Torres is charged with two counts each of armed robbery − threatening immediate serious injury and one count of recklessly endangering another person while Miguel Torres faces one count of armed robbery and one count conspiracy Multiple shots were fired during the incident shortly before 2 a.m April 27 during a party at a home on Brumbaugh Avenue police wrote in the charging documents for Diogenes Torres The homeowner told police it started when the suspects went into their 10-year-old son's room and pointed a gun at him while they removed his PlayStation The home was equipped with security cameras and police watched video that showed two males walk into the child's room Diogenes Torres could be seen firing two rounds into the ceiling before walking back out A female at the house told police she confronted one of the men in a different room and he responded by grabbing her by the neck and forcing her down to a bed while holding a gun to her head 'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Former Waynesboro coach sentenced to 14-28 years in prison Federal charges: Federal grand jury indicts Chambersburg pair accused of filming child sex abuse The men continued shooting bullets into the ceiling of the two-story residence as they moved throughout it One witness said she ran into a room and locked the door but they attempted to get through it and fired more shots Witnesses told police the two men left in a white Toyota that belonged to another person from the party Police used surveillance cameras around the borough to locate the car Police initiated a traffic stop and arrested the suspects Diogenes Torress was holding a fanny pack containing a gun The preliminary hearings are set for 1:30 p.m May 6 in courtroom six at the county judicial center in Chambersburg Amber South can be reached at asouth@publicopinionnews.com A Chambersburg man died in State College last week after being electrocuted during a severe storm, according to the borough's police department. The Centre County coroner identified the man as 22-year-old Bryce Lowman, according to the Centre Daily Times. He was pronounced dead at scene in the 1500 block of University Drive in State College soon after police fire and EMS companies responded at about 7:16 p.m Lowman had been trying to put out a mulch fire near a utility pole when an active electric current went through him A severe storm was passing through the State College area at the time of the incident Police said many trees and utility lines were damaged the man was attempting to put out a mulch fire in the 1500 block of University Drive when he encountered an active electric current from a nearby utility pole The Centre Daily Times reported that 35,000 customers lost power from the storm State College police warned people to not approach downed lines or areas where lines may be compromised and to instead call 911 or utility companies Come on down!: McConnellsburg woman's retirement dream comes true on 'The Price is Right' Armed robbery: Child held at gunpoint during robbery at Chambersburg house party, police say Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Chambersburg man riding a lawn mower was killed when he was struck by an SUV during a downpour in Greene Township Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday Albert Johnson was driving a lawn mower without proper lighting equipment east on Kohler Road during periods of moderate and heavy rain around 8:39 p.m according to Trooper Trevor Bopp of PSP Chambersburg was driving a 2015 Dodge Journey east on the same road when he struck the mower from behind Johnson was ejected from the lawn mower and landed in a field south of Kohler Road Faust suffered suspected minor injuries and was transported to Chambersburg Hospital by Wellspan EMS Both vehicles came to rest in the eastbound lane CHAMBERSBURG- Since the beginning of 2020 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic “supply chain challenges” and “chronic understaffing” have been the name of the game While a lack of availability of products is usually just an inconvenience understaffing and underpaid workers are a much These issues can cause not just quality of life issues to kick off Nurses and Hospital Workers Week will hold a “Speak Out for Our Community’s Health.” Those frontline staff members are being sponsored by a growing local labor union That group describes themselves as “the state’s largest and fastest-growing union of nurses and healthcare workers.” Chambersburg Hospital workers are struggling with a crisis of severe understaffing which has been caused by uncompetitive pay insufficient benefits and issues around workplace safety They say that Chambersburg Hospital historically was a premier healthcare provider in the region and they want to ensure that corporate owner WellSpan Health is investing in their hospital so they can lead with the highest standards for quality care and good jobs for their local community.  staff turnover at the facility has hovered around 20% annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2024 according to data provided by the hospital Caregivers say that instead of doing what it takes to build a permanent WellSpan is relying on outside temporary staffing and requiring workers to be on-call to fill in staffing gaps “I have been working in operating rooms for almost my entire adult life “I’ve worked at Chambersburg Hospital for 25 plus years The reason I am in this field is that I am a servant of God and there is no better way to serve than to help others who are sick and in need Good employees are leaving Chambersburg Hospital for better hours and pay at other facilities near us which is critical because it’s about self-care When you’re constantly required to be on-call and you’re always at the ready to respond within the required 30 minutes This job can be very exhausting emotionally and physically but also very rewarding when you are helping to save lives and that is not the best practice for our community and we treat each patient as if they are a member of our own family We want to be able to retain and attract the best staff so we can provide the best care for our community — our family WellSpan and Chambersburg are both very financially healthy and have more than enough resources to invest in retaining permanent, local staff. WellSpan had $318 million in total profits and $3.9 billion in total revenue for fiscal year 2024 But workers say those huge profits are being sucked out of The already sprawling corporation is growing rapidly and construction of hospitals outside of Chambersburg In addition to the increased use of outside temporary travel staffing, WellSpan closed Chambersburg’s inpatient pediatric unit in 2023 Almost all the staff at Chambersburg – 1,450 employees throughout every department – are represented by their union environmental services aides (who clean and disinfect the hospital) Their negotiations for a new union contract begin on May 7 and their contract expires July 1.  Caregivers say they are looking forward to productive negotiations and hope to work collaboratively with WellSpan in good faith to solve the hospital’s recruitment retention and staffing problems so their community receives the quality medical services they deserve WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital is in the process of negotiating a new union contract with the SEIU The hospital is committed to good-faith bargaining to reach an agreement that benefits team members Negotiations are set to begin in early May with the current contract expiring on July 1 The hospital has a history of successfully reaching agreements with the union Local organizations and the dedicated and talented people behind them contribute to the high quality of life in Franklin County Today I will introduce you to Russell Bonebrake Kyle Kyle enjoyed playing basketball and raising chickens as a young man and was an avid outdoorsman who spent time deer hunting at Allen's Valley in Fulton County with his friends Kyle joined the Good Will Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company No 3 in 1907 at the age of 17 and became active in the fire company's affairs He was the driver of the two-hitch horsedrawn hose wagon for several years until the United States entered World War I and he joined the 112th Infantry 28th Division of the American Expeditionary Forces in France When Kyle returned to Chambersburg in 1919 he was hired by the Borough of Chambersburg as an apparatus driver of the Good Will Fire Co.'s horsedrawn steam fire engine He worked out of the firehouse located on East Catherine Street near South Main Street until August 1921 Kyle became the driver of Good Will's first piece of motorized fire apparatus History was in the making as Chambersburg Hospital's small motorized Ford ambulance had seen better days and was in need of replacement held a special meeting in regard to the overall condition of the hospital's ambulance saying the fire company should take the necessary action and purchase an ambulance to provide free service for the residents of Chambersburg and The Ways and Means Committee was directed to present their proposal to Borough Council and the hospital Board of Directors It was also noted that the committee would confer with Good Will member Harry B who owned and operated a repair and manufacturing business of horsedrawn and motorized equipment at the rear of South Third Street and East Harrison Avenue the hospital and the fire company signed the purchase agreement on Nov and Good Will placed the order with manufacturer H.B Good Will's new ambulance was built on a Garford chassis at a price of $7,000 due at completion in a sign of goodwill and recognition that the ambulance would help the whole community McFerren decided he would only accept half the cost the Garford ambulance was 22 feet long and could carry 11 people including the driver two mounted on each side in which they could be folded up against the wall when not in use The interior walls were made of bird's eye maple and the floor was constructed of oak wood covered by a large rubber mat This new ambulance even had hot and cold running water The water tank had a capacity of five gallons and the hot water was warmed by a special heater that was attached to the motor A big celebration was held the afternoon of May 15 when the new Good Will ambulance was dedicated and placed into service at the Chambersburg Hospital with a large crowd in attendance and the ambulance responded to its first emergency call on June 4 at a residence on East Catherine Street near the Good Will firehouse the Garford ambulance underwent many improvements and made 2,816 emergency calls through 1934 While on duty inside the Good Will firehouse on Oct Kyle was shot in the left leg by fellow Good Will member Elmer E who went by the nickname "X," entered the building carrying a rifle and fired one shot into Kyle's left thigh Good Will members heard the gunshot and subdued Heller until officers arrived from Chambersburg Police Department Kyle was driven to Chambersburg Hospital by Good Will member Seba Staik Doctors determined that with his loss of blood and just how badly the bone had been shattered Police officers and members of the fire company decided Heller was mentally disturbed Police took him to a jail cell at the police headquarters on South Second Street until he could later be transferred to the Franklin County Jail on East King Street turnkey Bert Gerbig smelled smoke and rushed to Heller's cell Heller was taken by the Good Will ambulance to the Chambersburg Hospital with burns over three-quarters of his body He was transferred to Harrisburg State Hospital where he died less than 24 hours after the shooting at 1:30 p.m Kyle passed away at Chambersburg Hospital at 7:50 p.m, He had been the apparatus driver at Good Will for 20 years The funeral arrangements were handled by Kraiss Funeral Home located on South Second Street near Borough Hall Over 2,000 people attended the viewing on Nov and more than 450 people came to the funeral the following day The large procession traveled on East Queen Street to Lincoln Way East to the Lincoln Cemetery for his burial Protectors: Chambersburg Police has evolved over 200 years, but its goal is the same History of Chambersburg Hospital: Need for child care led to development of Chambersburg Hospital Kyle was gone but he and his family were not forgotten a great number of residents gathered at Borough Hall to review plans for a donation drive A week-long campaign was held to raise money for the late Russell B which was under the direct supervision of the presidents of the borough's five fire companies donors received a sticker depicting Good Will Fire Co.'s second ambulance to display in their home's front window Money raised in the campaign drive was used to pay off the $1,400 mortgage on the Kyle family home at 455 S Kyle was also recognized as a champion for the community through the renaming of a park who owned a barber shop at the corner of South Main and East Catherine streets proposed to the borough that the South Second Street Athletic Field and Playground be renamed in Kyle's honor The generosity of more than 400 individuals and organizations helped make the Russell B Kyle Memorial Playground Association a reality playground equipment paid for with $2,000 in public donations was installed at the playground public donations A concrete block building measuring 50 feet long by 25 feet wide and containing a bathroom and space for a concession stand was constructed on the northeastern side of the playground It still stands today and has been renovated Having bought many new ambulances over the years and the Borough of Chambersburg came to an agreement that at the end of 1975 ownership of the ambulance service would be transferred to the borough under the supervision of Fire Chief William E The Good Will's motto has always been “Onward and Upward," which Kyle embodied through his vision and tireless work to make the ambulance service a reality at the Chambersburg Volunteer Firemen's Museum A historian will share stories that highlight the ambulance service's vital role in the community Guests can take guided tours of the museum Today's ambulance service is led by Fire Chief Dustin Ulrich and responds to over 4,000 calls a year I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all of the men and women volunteers and career personal of the past and the present who over the years have done such an outstanding job providing the necessary skilled care and treatment to the individuals during an emergency your dedication and service is greatly appreciated and Journalist who writes about the rich History of Franklin County Read more of him at www.vintagefranklincountypa.com A 47-year-old man died May 3 when the lawn mower he was riding on a Greene Township road was hit by an SUV Albert E. Johnson of Chambersburg was pronounced dead at the scene of the 8:39 p.m. crash at 550 Kohler Road, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Police said Johnson was driving the lawn mower east on Kohler Road without proper lighting in periods of moderate to heavy rain A few days earlier: Shippensburg husband and wife die in crash on Olde Scotland Road He was thrown off the lawn mower when it was hit in the rear by a 2015 Dodge Journey driven by Michael L Faust suffered suspected minor injuries and was taken to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital Pennsylvania State Police say that a 2006 Mack Trucks dump truck was being driven by a 53 year old Mont Alto man around 2:54pm on April 30th with its bucket partially lifted in the air Troopers say that the truck struck a power line in the 1200 block of Falling Spring Road Police say that they were dispatched to the intersection of Wayne Highway and Hades Church Road around 4:25pm on April 30th for a reported assault with a weapon Troopers say that a 59 year old Chambersburg man and 20 year old Waynesboro man were the victims of a road rage but have not released the details of the incident PSP are investigating a fraud that affected a 34 year old Upperstrasburg woman earlier this year Troopers say that $4,498 was withdrawn from a savings account and classify the reason as theft by deception with the money being withdrawn between 12:35pm on April 2nd and 8pm on April 4th Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported criminal trespass at a home in McConnellsburg Borough Police were dispatched to a home on S 1st just before midnight on April 27th into the 28th for a reported trespass Troopers say that an unidentified suspect entered the victims’ home through an unlocked front door that person observed a 16 year old male victim heading down an alleyway towards S 2nd Street That unidentified male was described as being white and a hat that was red in the front and white in the back Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Chambersburg Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review and discuss the items below on TUESDAY in Council Chambers on the First Floor of the Utility Departments Addition to Borough Hall Call meeting to order.Review and discuss Borough Plan RE-1619 a Final Subdivision Plan for the Borough of Chambersburg to subdivide six parcels at Southgate Shopping Center.Review and discuss Borough Plan RE-1620 a Final Subdivision Plan for Drawbaugh Development LLC to combine the parcels addressed as 447 and 455 Lincoln Way East.Review and discuss proposal from Environmental Planning & Design to assist the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council to prepare Subdivision and Land Development Code and Zoning Code amendments as contemplated by the Chambersburg Vision 2035 Comprehensive Plan and from staff and Solicitor experience administering both codes.Consider approval of minutes of the April 1 2025 meeting.Other matters as presented.Adjourn with the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday in order to gain access to or participate in the meeting should contact me prior to the meeting date Chambersburg Community Theatre is offering a bus trip to New York City on July 12 to see a matinee performance of the Broadway musical Wicked from the Big Lots parking lot in Chambersburg and is scheduled to return around 11 p.m Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code on the event graphic or visiting cctonline.org Photo credits to Chambersburg Community Theatre Chambersburg Community Theatre is seeking volunteers to join the technical and stage crew for its upcoming June production of Kinky Boots Positions are available for individuals interested in lighting design Those interested can contact the theater by messaging its page or emailing director@cctonline.org Photo credits to Chambersburg Community Theatre Chambersburg girls lax defeated Mifflin County Saturday May 3.Steve Hockstein | For NJ Advance Media .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Rymir Vaughn | rvaughn@pennlive.comChambersburg girls lacrosse came away with a decisive victory over Mifflin County on Saturday • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter Mara Gallo finished with a hat trick for the Huskies Izzy Snyder added two goals while goalie Andi Miller finished with two saves in her first varsity start Thanks for visiting PennLive. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices It’s going to be a combination of offices and rentals a small cafe or deli or something on the stage in there Then this building is what I sort of call phase two of it I knew that school well because both my kids went there He finds a way to maximize the use and uses those high ceilings to very good effect.” “It gets it out to everybody that’s using any utility I wouldn’t be surprised if the police department won’t give some grace period We still have three of our new Chambersburg Police Department recruits in school in Harrisburg I think they graduate in maybe June or July so we’ll have them back here to get them on the streets with some more training We’re always glad to have them come back here and be able to help us out here in the borough.”  For the agendas for the meetings tomorrow, click here for the Planning and Zoning Commission and click here for the Zoning Hearing Board Chambersburg workers are struggling with severe understaffing and are alarmed by corporate owner WellSpan’s use of out-of-town temporary staff which has skyrocketed over 700% in the past few years Who: Chambersburg Hospital caregivers and community membersWhat: “Speak Out for Our Community’s Health”When: Monday Penn.The event will be livestreamed on Facebook photos and video are available upon request – To kick off Nurses and Hospital Workers Week will hold a “Speak Out for Our Community’s Health.” Chambersburg workers are struggling with a crisis of severe understaffing They say that Chambersburg historically was a premier healthcare provider in the region and they want to ensure that corporate owner WellSpan Health is investing in their hospital so they can lead with the highest standards for quality care and good jobs for their local community WellSpan’s use of an out-of-state temporary staffing agency has exploded by more than 700% in recent years Chambersburg spent around 3% of its direct patient care labor budget on temporary staff in 2020 and 2021 but that went up to about 20% in 2022 and 2023 WellSpan Chambersburg spent a mindboggling $29 million on a Texas temporary staffing corporation in 2023 staff turnover at the facility has stubbornly hovered around 20% annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2024 “I always wanted to be a nurse ever since I was a little girl because providing compassionate care to people when they are most vulnerable is not just a job for me who has been a registered nurse for almost three decades and works the night shift in the intermediate care unit “I want to continue to work at Chambersburg for as long as I can we’re just trying to keep our heads above water It’s extremely stressful when you’re running from patient to patient and it’s difficult to give them the personal attention they need WellSpan overrelies on temporary nurses and brand new nurse graduates who come for a little while and then leave in frustration This issue matters to everyone in our area because if Chambersburg does what’s necessary to retain experienced staff that means you and your loved ones will get the highest standard of medical care.” sicker and requires more complex care than ever before and workers say that WellSpan Chambersburg must be a leader in addressing these needs The number of patient admissions has been rapidly growing at Chambersburg expanding from 13,361 in fiscal year 2023 to 14,677 in fiscal year 2024 WellSpan and Chambersburg are both very financially healthy and have more than enough resources to invest in retaining permanent WellSpan had $318 million in total profits and $3.9 billion in total revenue for fiscal year 2024 expansions and construction of hospitals outside of Chambersburg In addition to the increased use of outside temporary travel staffing WellSpan closed Chambersburg’s inpatient pediatric unit in 2023 Their negotiations for a new union contract begin on May 7 and their contract expires July 1 Caregivers say they are looking forward to productive negotiations and hope to work collaboratively with WellSpan in good faith to solve the hospital’s recruitment CHAMBERSBURG- The woman who Chambersburg PD and other agencies wanted for an escape from custody on Friday afternoon had managed to slip from her restraints during a coordinated transfer at the Chambersburg Hospital Kyaha Marya Seman remains behind bars again after being charged with felony escape by Pennsylvania State Police Seman was given an additional $50,000 bail Pennsylvania State Police Troopers were alerted to an escaped prisoner on the afternoon of Friday PSP say that Kylaha Seman had escaped while at the Chambersburg Hospital following medical care at the facility PSP say Seman was walked to the transport vehicle police say that Seman kicked off her shoes and coat PSP and Chambersburg PD were called in to assist with her recapture While initial reports from Chambersburg PD saw her in the area of Chambersburg Area Senior High School if she was found there or if she was found at 946 S Fifth Street in the Borough of Chambersburg which is nearby to CASHS and the CASD Administration building CHAMBERSBURG- A Borough man is facing charges of drug distribution after police say they found fentanyl and a drug not even available in the United States in his possession Drake Lynn Eyer is free on an unsecured bail of $25,000 after being charged with felony possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance Chambersburg PD were dispatched to the yard of a home in the 800 block of Lincoln Way East Police say that they found a person who was passed out in the lawn Eyer allegedly was not able to answer any questions like what his last name was When asked for identification and given a small backpack that was on the ground next to Eyer CPD say he pulled out several small bags of capsules with an unknown powder in them Eyer “did not have any good explanation as to what the capsules were (The officer) continued to question (Eyer) regarding what was in the capsules and eventually he said Eyer was also asked what else was in the bag officers say that 22 capsules of unknown description were found in the bag as well as three pills of labeled Subutex in another resealable bag Everything was seized and sent to PSP Regional Laboratory for testing It remains unavailable legally in the United States Due to the large number of capsules as well as the packaging found during the initial incident Chambersburg PD determined that they were likely going to be resold on the street rather than consumed for personal use at Menno Haven’s Brookview Healthcare Center Harold was a member of Heidelburg Church in Marion He retired from Landis Tool Company after 38 years and repairing anything that needed fixed.    Harold is survived by three children; Kevin A eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren and one arriving in September A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service Interment will follow at Parklawns Memorial Gardens.  memorial donations in Harold’s name may be made to Heidelburg Church or to Menno Haven’s Employee Appreciation Fund The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Brookview Healthcare Center Martin House nurses.  To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harold H. Royer, please visit the floral store. MORE OBITUARIES CHAMBERSBURG- Another person has been charged with failure to have correct records for medication dispenses and wastes at the Chambersburg Hospital Myers has been charged with 10 misdemeanor counts of furnishing of false information or omission of information He has since been issued a summons for his charges and remains free awaiting his next court hearing scheduled for May 27th Charges were levied against two staff members at the Chambersburg and Waynesboro Hospitals on Friday, April 4th for falsifying documents at the hospitals relating to narcotics/controlled substances dispenses. Dr Brian Holsinger the Office of the Attorney General in Pennsylvania say took two 500mg bottles of ketamine from the Chambersburg Hospital Also charged but seemingly in a separate case was RN Carmen Bartoletti née Myers for similar was subsequently investigated under the same circumstances OAG Agents say that “there were ten documentation issues regarding the vends and administration of controlled substances by RN Matthew Myers from” 3/22/23 to 11/24/24 OAG Agents say that RN Myers had two other issues with controlled substances that saw him vend two prescriptions without a documentation of administration Attorney General’s Agents say they interviewed Myers on February 3rd to which “he did not have an explanation for this missing medications” allegedly tell AG’s Agents that he had family issues around May 2024 “so his head was not in his job,” with him also saying that “his medical record documentation was bad” SAINT THOMAS- A Chambersburg man is facing multiple charges following an alleged assault after an affair Donald James Carbaugh remains behind bars in Franklin County Jail on charges of felony aggravated assault with extreme indifference and misdemeanor reckless endangerment He has since failed to post bail of $25,000 Pennsylvania State Police Troopers were called to the area around the Dollar General in Saint Thomas around 9:23am on March 29th for a report of a black Honda Civic with a caller stuck inside the trunk of that car PSP say that the vehicle switched directions and was traveling westbound towards Mercersburg Road before it stopped and PSP made contact with the individuals in the vehicle Troopers say that they found the caller in the trunk of the Honda Civic with the trunk open and identified him was asked to exit the vehicle and was subsequently detained The female passenger was additionally detained by responding Troopers That female allegedly said that she had been cheating on the man in the trunk for approximately a month with Carbaugh and had been staying at the latter’s house when the victim showed up Carbaugh allegedly began to reverse his vehicle directly into the victim Carbaugh also allegedly admitted to the same series of events with him allegedly telling police that he tried to find his girlfriend after not seeing or hearing from her for a few days PSP say Carbaugh backed into the victim and he knowing that Carbaugh’s trunk had a broken latch and out of fear of being hit again Troopers say that the victim was struck in the leg initially resulting in him stumbling and almost getting stuck under the vehicle Carbaugh reportedly continued to drive the vehicle while still knowing the victim was in the back of the trunk with the latch open (WHP) — Three recent Chambersburg shootings involving juveniles have been found to be connected The news comes after a 13-year-old was injured in a "targeted" shooting Friday in the area of West Catherine and Water Streets PREVIOUS COVERAGE | 1 arrested, 2 wanted in 'targeted' shooting that injured juvenile in Chambersburg a 12-year-old boy was shot in the head after a loaded gun was brought into the home A 20-year-old was also charged in connection to that shooting The Borough of Chambersburg has announced its bulky item collection event for the upcoming month Residents can dispose of their bulky items at the Borough Farm on Dump Road Collection hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday with extended hours on Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM This event strictly prohibits the disposal of electronics or construction-related debris such as bricks no green yard waste will be accepted; residents should take such items to the Green Yard Waste recycling center in Hamilton Township Accepted items include large household and outdoor items such as air conditioners A complete list of acceptable items is available from the Borough’s Public Works Office Chambersburg Borough residents must provide photo identification with an address at the entrance Contractors hauling items on behalf of residents must provide detailed information including the resident’s name Residents are reminded that curbside placement of bulky items is not permitted and improper disposal on public or private property may result in penalties Concerns regarding improper disposal can be addressed by contacting the Borough’s 24/7 Customer Service Center at (717) 263-4111 The service is offered exclusively to residential sanitation customers of the Borough and commercial enterprises are not eligible to participate residents can contact the Public Works Office at (717) 261-3213 This service is part of the Borough’s commitment to maintaining cleanliness and order in the community while providing convenient disposal options for large items Photo credits to Franklin County Housing Authority The Orchard Drive railroad crossing in Chambersburg will close for maintenance starting Wednesday the closure will last until around Wednesday The closure was originally set to begin Monday but was postponed because of work crew delays a contractor overseeing the maintenance for Norfolk Southern Railroad The Borough of Chambersburg is working to inform the community about the closure to encourage alternative routes Access to businesses on Orchard Drive will remain open from the Wayne Avenue (PA 316) entrance to the Chambers Five Business Park Residents and visitors should use Wayne Avenue (PA 316) to reach Orchard Drive while the crossing is closed Through traffic between Wayne Avenue and South Main Street (U.S 11) must use Nitterhouse Drive or Kriner Road to bypass the closed crossing The borough has notified Franklin County to ensure emergency vehicles can navigate around the closure A number of businesses will remain accessible during this time This project is not managed by the Borough of Chambersburg and the borough is not responsible for the detours set up by Norfolk Southern Railroad contact Thomas Hovenstine from RoadSafe Traffic Systems at 412-445-5606 Residents are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly to minimize disruptions during the maintenance period This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team More railroad maintenance Route 914 (Swamp Fox Road) in Guilford Township to close for railroad crossing repairs (WHP) — A Tennessee man is being charged with attempted homicide after allegedly ramming a state police patrol vehicle multiple times during a high-speed chase across parts of Franklin County causing the trooper to crash down an embankment and later barricading himself and a co-defendant in a nearby home on Sunday evening reached speeds around 110 MPH during the chase after a state trooper tried to pull him over for speeding according to Wilson's criminal affidavit The pursuit began near the McDonald's on the 1000 block of Lincoln Way in Chambersburg Borough close to midnight Wilson allegedly exited the McDonald's parking lot without stopping in such close proximity to a state police vehicle that the trooper had to break to avoid a collision The trooper activated his emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop but Wilson allegedly conducted a U-turn while traveling east speeding up and then turning on I-81 South the trooper was pursuing the car with his lights and siren on as the high-speed chase ensued Wilson allegedly slammed on his brakes before accelerating again troopers said he braked sharply and abruptly turned right ramming into the PSP patrol car along the driver's side The pursuit reportedly continued southbound where around mile marker 11.7 south ramming into the passenger side of the trooper's vehicle The ramming motion caused the trooper to lose control of the vehicle which slid off the roadway and down an embankment The trooper's vehicle was so heavily damaged that he was entrapped and had to be extricated through the windshield Troopers said he and the co-defendant passenger fled to a nearby house where they entered and concealed themselves in an attic The girlfriend was identified as Brandi Warren Wilson and Warren were tracked to the house and taken into custody (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg are investigating after a 32-year-old man was reportedly found hiding in the trunk of a car to avoid being run over state police were called after a car was reportedly seen driving up and down Lincoln Way West on March 29 with a man in the trunk the victim reportedly discovered that Donald Carbaugh Once he arrived to the area where his ex and Carbaugh were staying he was reportedly backed over by a vehicle they were driving police say he jumped into the trunk of the vehicle This story has been updated with a new video The party was at Wawa on Thursday morning for the grand opening of the chain's Chambersburg store so much so she gathered outside when it was barely 10 degrees with about two dozen other customers and special guests for the ribbon-cutting photo and I just wanted to come and be a part of it," Runk said earlier inside the store Thomas and has previously visited Wawa stores in Philadelphia and Ocean City makes her coffee a special way: "I mix it with cappuccino I did the (cookies and cream) cappuccino mixed in." will be spending his days serving the community as an employee of the new Wawa He was not familiar with the company before applying but now says it is the only company he ever wants to work for "Just everything about the store is amazing and the whole company," he said He specifically pointed to a program where employees can contribute cash to co-workers struggling financially whether because they are behind on rent or bills or are facing a mountain of medical debt New in 2025: Wawa, Berg Brewing, amphitheater, development around Franklin County Andrea Evangelista came to support her son While mother and son are new to the Wawa club her mom and sister became big fans thanks to their trips to Philly to see their beloved Eagles play that this is the only gas station she's gonna come to," Evangelista said Sanchez's position is among about 35 created to serve the new Wawa The company invests about $7 million for each new store During a round of speeches in the northeast corner of the store by the fountain drinks and the entrance to the kitchen Chambersburg Borough Council President Allen Coffman said the new store is the second Wawa he has ever been to the spot where Wawa stands was last home to Japanese steakhouse Sakura and a Denny's had stood there since at least the early 1990s Going over the key parts of the planning it took to develop the Wawa Coffman said Wayne Avenue has undergone a rejuvenation in recent years with the opening of several businesses "It's a great location they've got here; they picked a great town to put it in," Coffman said Boroughs vs. Franklin County: County accused of illegal 'spot reassessment,' with new owners paying more taxes has more than 1,100 convenience stores (900 with gas stations) on the East Coast The company has been spreading throughout central Pennsylvania since announcing plans to expand in the region in 2022 the Chambersburg location is among 13 stores the company plans to have up and running in central Pennsylvania by the end of 2025 About 50 will open in the region over the next five to seven years and we are going to continue to expand," she said “I had a little bit of a back and forth with Franklin County Commissioner Flannery and he went out and dug up information and found that this thing is over 70 years old It would be a hard find on any tax rolls or anybody getting into some information here One thing that he did bring to my attention was this ground penetration contraption apparently costs a great deal of money which apparently has got some leeching concerns here but I give Franklin County the shade on this Then what’s next when trying to clean up the diesel fuel that may or may not be leaching into the ground?” “It’s that second part that I’m concerned about $45 per ton for removal of contaminated soils discovered during demolition the vendor they’re using to do this is a well known environmental remediation company I’ll be curious to see what the extent of this contaminated soil is We know that property adjoins the Conococheague stream that runs right down through there That’s part of the reason the building was demolished Because of the foundation and the ground itself there were concerns that it was being compromised I don’t know how old that fuel container is I would imagine that this environmental company is going to be drilling for core samples to determine if the ground is clean if they discover there’s more widespread contamination this could become a really expensive endeavor for the Franklin County government Let’s hope that’s not where this is going.” that outside vendor made their bankruptcy court filing and they disclosed the list of 200 Big Lot stores that will remain open So this is really bad news for Chambersburg borough and Southgate All these other stores will close down very quickly and part of this bankruptcy will allow Big Lots to terminate the leases they’re not going to have to pay off the balance of that So I’m curious to see what we hear from Chambersburg borough about this That’s the anchor tenant back there in that mall and now that’s going to be gone with no rent in that space Maybe they’ve got someone ready to move in “They don’t know what they’re doing at all here I’ve got one guy once who was a no vote on buying that after they got pushed around by the guy who owned it in the first place who laughed all the way to the bank I’ve got an unelected bureaucrat who spends an enormous amount of time texting about great gas and sewer and we’ve got the lowest rates around here I can’t believe how much Borough Council has bought into the PowerPoints and the fabulous show that is put on on Borough Council The same goes for this next palace that’s going to be built for the Public Works When will Borough Council shut this spigot down This Southgate thing is freaking ridiculous.” and it would be public what their rent is there the borough would have to subsidize that loss of money every month.” we’re going to flip the property and make some money on it at what point will the council take some responsibility and show this bureaucrat the door you’re going to be paying for a palace for Public Works here shame on this and thank you Allen Coffman for being the one solid vote to say we shouldn’t get into the real estate business.” “I’ll bet you the bureaucrat was praying on the same thing now and all the bureaucrats are going to do is just point at Borough Council counsel got snowed by with a whole bunch of PowerPoint lovely pictures and the fact that you paid for lawyers to put your foot down here.” “We also discovered that DEI ideology played a role in that whole thing as well So there was a bit of that bribing and pressure in there as well.”  “Now Chambersburg wants to sue the county to do the reassessment because I’ve got to have more other people’s money Why don’t you go out here and run a business instead of being a bureaucrat Providence Place Senior Living is celebrating 25 years of serving Chambersburg area seniors founded by former Pennsylvania governor George M opened its Chambersburg location (2085 Wayne Road) in May 2000 Providence Place will host an anniversary event at 1:30 p.m The celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and is open to local community members healthcare professionals and other friends of the company executive director of the Chambersburg location will host the event alongside the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance “We are excited to mark this significant milestone for Providence Place Throughout our company’s growth and evolution we have never forgotten the values we were founded on — caring service authentic relationships and a commitment to providing value,” said David Leader Providence Place serves nearly 1,000 seniors across seven communities in central and eastern Pennsylvania “We look forward to celebrating with everyone in May The greater Chambersburg community has built a foundation for our entire organization and aids in our commitment to providing Independent Living Assisted Living and Memory Care at a reasonable price our roots in each community are the most important asset,” said Laura Gifford For more information, call 717-709-0668 or go to Providence-Place.com This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 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Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news Wawa announced Thursday that its first Franklin County store will open on Jan A grand opening celebration is set to start at 8 a.m A ceremony celebrating Wawa's 200-plus years in American business and "everyday heroes with Wawa's signature 'Hoagies for Heroes' initiatives," will be followed by a ribbon-cutting That list includes a new store in Williamsport “We are excited to kick off 2025 with two additional new Wawa stores in Central PA to fulfill lives of our friends and neighbors,” said Dave Simonetti “We look forward to bringing our unique brand of fresh food beverages and convenience to new communities Central PA as we further our commitment to providing our new friends and neighbors with not only a new level of convenience but a strong Wawa originally announced its expansion into central Pennsylvania in 2022 The company plans to open five to seven new stores a year in the region over the next five years The Chambersburg store may not be Franklin County's sole Wawa for long as the company said "additional locations are in the pipeline" in the county as part of its ongoing expansion Wawa is investing $7 million to build each new store with construction requiring an average of 140 contractors and local partners Wawa's Pennsylvania expansion is expected to create about 1,400 long-term jobs including about 35 employees for each store To apply for a job at Wawa, go to wawa.com/careers New in 2025: Wawa, Berg Brewing, amphitheater, development around Franklin County IceFest 2025: Contest sign-ups and more to know ahead of Chambersburg's winter festival Chambersburg's Wawa is located at the corner of Wayne and Sheller avenues and neighbors Dunkin' Donuts and Wendy's The 5,330-square-foot store will be paired with 12 gas pump bays according to the land development plan completed by Dynamic Engineering for Chambersburg Wayne Developers LLC A restaurant liquor license is pending for the convenience store which must have dine-in seating to comply with state law It's been about two years since the store's development was announced. Chambersburg Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on March 24 at the intersection of West Catherine Street and South Hackberry Drive officers discovered that an exchange of gunfire had occurred between two parties it was determined that one of the involved parties was possibly inside a lighter blue SUV believed to be a newer model Lincoln Nautilus The other party fled the scene in a newer white sedan The police are actively seeking to interview the occupants of both vehicles to gather more information The Chambersburg Police Department has stated that this shooting appears to be a targeted and isolated event and there is no ongoing threat to the public Residents with any information are encouraged to contact the Chambersburg Police Department at 717-264-4131 or submit a tip via CrimeWatch The incident occurred in the 400 block of West Catherine Street and the case is being treated as attempted homicide please follow local reports and the Chambersburg Police CrimeWatch page but residents and business in the Borough of Chambersburg are being asked to conserve water due to drought conditions and low groundwater and recent utility bills included a flyer requesting that customers reduce non-essential use of water by 10% to 15% While Franklin County overall is under a drought watch the groundwater level is in the "emergency" category as of Friday The Department of Environmental Protection previously had the county in a drought warning as of November Chambersburg water and sewer superintendent Lance Anderson recently told Chambersburg Borough Council Pointing to a map from USGS showing drought conditions across Pennsylvania Anderson highlighted where Franklin County stands on the four drought indicators: CASD investigating: Are taxpayers footing the bill for out-of-state cyber school students? Chambersburg's water source in the Michaux State Forest was at 45% capacity when Lance Anderson presented to council on March 24 Considered to be well below seasonal level conditions there Monday were similar to what Anderson captured in photos a week before The water had receded so much that one could walk many yards on ground that is typically underwater The boat launch was yards away from the water While current level is sufficient for the borough's needs a further decrease in capacity could lead to mandatory water restrictions "I want to illustrate how were conserving water we ae releasing water from long pine right now obviously for consumption and the net effect on the Conococheague is its actually less water flowing by than what it started with there's zero waste right now being released from Long Pine," Anderson said "This is probably top three or five ever for Long Pine being this low," Anderson said In response to a question from Borough Council President Allen Coffman Anderson said Long Pine Run reservoir was probably full a year ago It had been down to between 50% and 60% but after some "nice rain," it filled up in 22 days "We're monitoring Long Pine but have initiated contact with the DEP about our situation," Anderson said "They've got other places in the same boat We're not the only place where it hasn't rained that much over the winter months." While snow was on the ground more often this winter, data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show there was less precipitation in the region this winter than last winter "I know a lot of times people obviously are concerned they may not be able to do this," Anderson said we'll ask everyone to do their best and make sure that they're hopefully educated on our situation." Attempted homicide: Man charged after 'targeted' gunfight in Chambersburg neighborhood Borough Manager Jeff Stonehill said he was contacting other water authorities in the area with the goal of working together on a plan in case drought conditions worsen and mandatory water restrictions are necessary "I think it would be better for the public if the other utilities cooperated on the same general mandatory restrictions; otherwise each utility has the ability to work on its own restriction plan." Bear Valley Water Authority -- which serves Hamilton Peters and part of Letterkenny townships -- is also asking customers to conserve water in light of Chambersburg's drought warning notice because it receives some water from the borough (WHP) — New details have been released in a case involving multiple connected shootings in the Chambersburg area has been charged as an adult with attempted homicide and related offenses after a 13-year-old was shot in Chambersburg at the end of January where officers found five shell casings in the intersection of West Catherine Street and Hollywell Avenue READ MORE | Police say 3 Chambersburg shootings are connected; teen still wanted they found a bloody trail leading from the 400 block of Hollywell Avenue to a bloodied Croc shoe that then led to the discovery of a vehicle that appeared to have been struck in the rear driver's side tire A stray bullet was also reportedly discovered in the second story of a nearby home Officers spoke with a 13-year-old boy who had been admitted to a local hospital with a gunshot wound The boy told police he was walking on the rail trails with three other children when a masked person reportedly emerged from an apartment complex on West Catherine Street and started shooting at the kids The boy said he ran from the masked person but felt he had been struck by gunfire and hid until he was able to get a car ride to the hospital A red Chevrolet Malibu with license plate MSA3986 was allegedly seen on surveillance video pulling into the apartment complex just before the shooting An individual was seen on video firing in the direction of the children and then fleeing the area Police later received reports the vehicle had been reportedly abandoned on Blide Road in Fayetteville officers were able to match that vehicle to the one seen on surveillance video police were told that the suspects would be going back to retrieve the car and officers were able to intercept them in another vehicle officers reportedly discovered a 9mm handgun in a bag at the foot of the passenger seat one of the suspects told police that 16-year-old Helman Jr shot at the children and had the handgun in his possession is now facing multiple charges including attempted homicide discharging a firearm into an occupied structure CHAMBERSBURG- Two people are behind bars today after an early hours search warrant execution on a home in the Borough of Chambersburg Kendall Janae Carr and Devon Jquan Sinclair both failed to post bail of $250,000 each and remain behind bars in Franklin County Jail Carr and Sinclair have both been charged with three felony counts of possession with intent to distribute narcotics two felony counts of receiving stolen property and three misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance Sinclair is also facing two felony counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia Members of the Chambersburg Police Department or Special Emergency Response Team (similar to SWAT) executed a search warrant on a home in the 100 block of Delano Drive in the Borough of Chambersburg around 6:01am on March 6th police detained Devon Sinclair and Kendall Carr and paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution police believe that the home was used in drug sales two stolen firearms along with ammunition were located in the home Devon Sinclair has convictions in 2016 for felony possession of a weapon out of Kings County NY and a 2014 felony conviction for possession of cocaine This made him ineligible to possess firearms The suspected drugs found on scene were forwarded to the PSP Regional Lab in Harrisburg and not field tested due to the risk of fentanyl exposure CPD say that the operation is consistent with “the way controlled substances appear and are packaged in Franklin County” The “Drought Warning” stage is typically the second drought declaration that the State below average fall and winter precipitation have resulted in low water levels at the Borough’s drinking water source of supply At this stage of a Drought (in the “Warning” category) and the target is a 10-15% reduction in non-essential water uses Customers will not be penalized if they fail to follow the request for water conservation measures The Borough of Chambersburg encourages all citizens and businesses to consider the following examples to reduce their water use: How are Chambersburg’s water supplies impacted Long Pine Run Reservoir is at 45% capacity which is well below seasonable levels While the reservoir level is still sufficient for all customer needs continued decreases in capacity could result in mandatory water restrictions Borough personnel will continue to monitor our water supply carefully to ensure that we are aware of any changes in capacity levels (WHP) — A Chambersburg family restaurant is mourning the loss of its owner of over 30 years following a deadly house fire 30 West Family Restaurant 72-year-old Hrisoula "Crystal" Masgalas died due the fire that erupted Sunday in Hamilton Township The Franklin Fire Company responded to a home on Warm Spring Road around 8 p.m to find fire spreading from the attic into the living space PREVIOUS COVERAGE | House goes up in flames after snow storm, killing 1 in Franklin County: fire officials was "a hard worker who loved her customers" "She has touched many lives throughout her career with her kind heart whether it be employees or customers," the restaurant said in a statement to CBS 21 "She loved to play slot machines and cook for her family A Facebook post from the restaurant announcing Masgalas' death garnered over 400 comments many from people who said they knew the woman "Crystal was more than a small business owner she was a mom Continued prayers for her entire family and the 30 west community." "Crystal was always a highlight during our trips back to Pennsylvania a truly caring and sweet sweet lady," another commenter wrote The Franklin County Coroner's Office and Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals Office are still investigating the deadly fire is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the Golden Glow Gala The event will also serve as a fundraiser for the Spring Street Amphitheater which is set to open in fall 2025 at 59 Lincoln Way West The amphitheater will have 400 seats for community performances and events “This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate three decades of progress while paving the way for the future,” said Sam Thrush “The Spring Street Amphitheater will be a transformative space bringing arts and culture into the heart of downtown and further strengthening our community.” including short beef ribs braised in GearHouse’s dry Irish stout traditional Irish sides and signature drinks and brews Mezza boards from Falafel Shack will also be available Live entertainment will be provided by Nick Staver has played a pivotal role in revitalizing and growing our downtown,” said Jenna Kaczmarek “The Golden Glow Gala is not just a celebration we can bring the vision of the Spring Street Amphitheater to life.” the Pot of Gold Fundraiser with Ludwig’s Jewelers offers an opportunity for attendees and community members to donate unwanted fine jewelry (not costume jewelry) Donations can be made at Ludwig’s Jewelers Ludwig’s will convert the jewelry into funds to support the Spring Street Amphitheater project “The Pot of Gold fundraiser allows people to contribute in a meaningful and personal way,” said Ann Wager of Ludwig’s Jewelers “Your donated jewelry can help create a lasting impact for our downtown’s future.” both key advocates for the project and Downtown Chambersburg Inc emphasized the importance of investing in cultural and economic growth “The Spring Street Amphitheater is a community-driven initiative that will bring more life energy and opportunity to downtown,” said Schuit “It’s exciting to see so many people rally behind it.” For tickets and more information, go to https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/downtownchambersburg/golden-glow-gala This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/ Exhibition now open at Wilson College Chambersburg Police Department responded to an assault report at Papa Johns Pizza officers encountered the victim who reported being followed into the restaurant by an unidentified male the assailant cornered him inside the premises and struck him in the face Authorities have identified a person of interest related to this incident The individual is not currently a suspect but is believed to potentially possess information crucial to the ongoing investigation Chambersburg PD urges anyone with information that may aid in identifying or locating the person of interest to contact them directly at 717-264-4131 For further details or to submit a tip, please visit the official CRIMEWATCH® page linked here Craft beer growth is coming soon to Chambersburg, PA. Get ready to raise a glass to Berg Brewing who will open in a beautiful 4,000 square foot, two-story building at 100 S Main Street The first floor will house the heart of the operation: the brew house a second bar will handle overflow crowds and host exciting events from live music to indoor recreation leagues (cornhole Both floors boast impressive 16-foot ceilings with stunning original details – think stamped tin ceiling tiles and warm wood floors Beer will be produced using a 3.5-barrel setup allowing them to keep the taproom constantly stocked with fresh brews while remaining agile enough to experiment with a wide variety of styles Berg Brewing aims to please with a diverse tap list featuring both European and American classics Expect to find German/Czech lagers and Belgian styles like their popular Springside Saison They’re also dedicated to offering a hoppy option for everyone Look no further than the Frecon Gold Pale Ale brewed exclusively with Tahoma hops sourced from less than three miles from the brewery Future plans include a barrel program specializing in wild-fermented beers and unique See a look at the state of the building in its current form from a recent post on Facebook below The dining experience won’t just be about beer They’ve partnered with a talented chef (stay tuned for a public announcement!) who will create a unique menu featuring delicious “fine dining” entrees and tempting shareables for the bar With formative training at Le Cordon Bleu in Pittsburgh appearances on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay,” and experience at local restaurants this chef promises to elevate your brewery experience The brewery will call a historic 19th-century building home Rebuilt after the burning of Chambersburg in 1864 (one of the only Northern towns burned by the Confederacy during the Civil War) the building once housed a hardware store named “Sherk’s.” Located next door is the soon-to-be-completed “Neighbor’s Food Hall,” an exciting addition to the community offering food vendors See some of the behind the scenes photos as well as a look at the buildings history below (pics courtesy Berg Brewing): with Kyle Underkoffler leading the brewing operations alongside his wife Kayla Kyle’s brother Adam Underkoffler and his wife Beth are also founders and owners Rounding out the team are Dan and Ali Crist this passionate group brings a wealth of experience to the brewing world has been homebrewing for nearly 15 years and has honed his skills at several commercial breweries including Roy Pitz (Chambersburg) and Florida Ave Brewing (Tampa) Kyle served as a Marine musician from 2007 to 2011 where his passion for craft beer blossomed he majored in Marketing at the University of Tampa and continued to perfect his brewing skills through a dedicated homebrew club The name “Berg” pays homage to Kyle’s family roots “Unterkoffler,” their German last name translates to “under-head” and reflects their ancestors who farmed in the Tyrolian Alps connects the brewery to both their heritage and the local landscape it’s a catchy one-syllable name – easy to remember and easy to order another round As Berg Brewing’s opening date approaches, more information about its beer offerings, taproom amenities, and special events will be revealed. Keep an eye on the brewery’s Facebook and Instagram channels and website for the latest updates Tired of wasting money on 7-OH products that deliver more promises than results For every legitimate 7-hydroxymitragynine product delivering consistent effects If you enjoy cracking open a cold craft beer while testing your luck online Many beer lovers are discovering that crypto casinos Cats remain difficult to understand regarding their health condition Their high-energy activities suddenly switch to rejected meals Gone are the days when one has to go to a dispensary or wait in long lines to get their hands on cannabis © 2024 Breweries in PA | All Rights Reserved © 2024 Breweries in PA | All Rights Reserved CHAMBERSBURG- Seemingly two different investigations have led to charges for both a former Registered Nurse and a doctor both employed at one time at both Chambersburg Hospital and/or Waynesboro Hospital RN Carmen Bartoletti is free on an unsecured bail of $25,000 after being charged with 18 counts of felony acquiring a controlled substance by fraud 18 misdemeanor counts of furnishing of false information in or omission of any material information and 6 misdemeanor counts of unlawful acts to procure for themselves or another any drug Dr Brian David Holsinger is also free on an unsecured bail of $25,000 after being charged with two felony counts of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud two misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor counts of furnishing false material/info Narcotics investigators from the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General were made aware of an ongoing investigation into the diversion of ketamine a schedule III controlled substance by medical doctor Brian Holsinger while he worked at the Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital Wellspan representatives contacted the OAG to say that Dr Holsinger “admitted to diverting ketamine from the WCH” during his time as an emergency medicine physician Chambersburg Hospital was asked to “review the PYXIS (the system they use for logging all controlled substances via sign-in and password either by fingerprint or swipe card) vends and administrations of controlled substances to patients by RN Bartoletti.” OAG Agents say that on August 26th of 2024 Dr Holsinger authorized the vending of a 500mg vial of ketamine for a patient and after 38.5mg were administered to said patient Agents say another 500mg vial was pulled for a patient and authorized by Dr Holsinger A total remainder of 452.5mgs of ketamine were not documented as wasted or administered OAG Agents spoke with Dr Holsinger via teleconference in the presence of the doctor’s attorney “Holsinger was very open about diverting ketamine for his own personal use from the WCH” After speaking about what ketamine is used for at the hospital agents say Holsinger initially had accidentally put a vial of ketamine into his scrub pocket and took it home with him “Dr Holsinger,” agents continued “said that he kept it for a week to see if the vial of ketamine would be missed so he tried using the ketamine and eventually became addicted to it.” When PYXIS pulls were reviewed by the hospital and Wellspan Agents learned of possible issues regarding RN Carmen Bartoletti during her time at both Chambersburg Hospital and Waynesboro Hospital OAG Agents were informed by Wellspan staff on September 11th that RN Bartoletti may be diverting controlled substances from October 9th She had been terminated from Wellspan on September 10th A search of unaccounted for drugs that were dispensed by RN Bartoletti found seemingly dozens of dates where opioid painkillers and other drugs were not logged after completion Agents say there were missing (not documented as wasted or administered RN Managers and Wellspan employees interviewed RN Bartoletti in reference “to her poor documentation and for the unaccounted for controlled substances” at the hospital in November and December of 2023 Agents say that “Wellspan staff were not aware of the issues with RN Bartoletti prior to November 2023” her practice of wasting controlled substances as locking them in a drawer and not wasting it when it needed to be wasted “RN Bartoletti said that sometimes she would forget to waste medications RN Bartoletti remembered an incident about two weeks ago when she placed two Dilauded tablets a Schedule II controlled substance called Hydromorphone A student found the Dilaudid Hydromorphone on 12/01 and 12/02 RN Bartoletti also admitted to placing the wasted materials in the Sharps containers.” Another interview was conducted the day of her termination from Wellspan as a result of the suspected diversion of morphine “RN Bartoletti indicated that she was sloppy in her practices RN Bartoletti said that sometimes she threw the medication that was to be wasted in the trash When RN Bartoletti was asked why she puts the vials (morphine) in her pocket RN Bartoletti gave no further explanation…..(another RN) also later commented that she should probably not be a bedside nurse anymore.” RN Bartoletti had her nursing license suspended by the PA Department of State on December 18th 2024 for missing required drug screens in 2024 on August 21st