🌱 How Chambersburg authorities helped track a teen suspect across county lines
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In today's newsletter:
- How Chambersburg authorities helped track a teen suspect across county lines
- Why Chambersburg’s Salvation Army thrift store suddenly stopped taking donations
- Why a beloved Chambersburg school custodian was suddenly deported by ICE
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- Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 26 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 47, low: 39.
- Friday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 23 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Franklin County teen was 'acting strange' before stabbing mom, cops say (heraldmailmedia.com) — A Franklin County teen is jailed without bail after police say he repeatedly stabbed his mother, a case now moving toward a Dec. 23 preliminary hearing at the Franklin County Judicial Center in Chambersburg. Local and state agencies, including Chambersburg Police K-9, helped track and arrest the suspect after a multi-county search, while the victim underwent emergency surgery for life-threatening injuries. 
2. Staffing shortage temporarily closes Chambersburg Salvation Army, halting donations (wgme.com) — If you usually donate to the Chambersburg Salvation Army Family Store, be aware the store is temporarily closed and not accepting donations because of staffing and volunteer shortages. Other Salvation Army programs will still serve Chambersburg, and reopening will depend on how quickly they can rebuild their volunteer base, with updates shared by phone and Facebook.
3. 'It was a nightmare': Chambersburg man worried for health, future after deportation by ICE (local21news.com) — A longtime Chambersburg custodian and father has been deported to Mexico, leaving his family, health, and job at Falling Spring Elementary and the Chambersburg YMCA in limbo. Neighbors have launched a petition, GoFundMe, and a planned peaceful protest as his doctors urge ICE to allow a medical return because of serious diabetes-related complications and vision loss.
4. Patricia L. (Rock) Sellers 1941-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — An 84-year-old Greencastle woman who recently received care at Mercy House and Chambersburg Hospital has passed away, leaving a close-knit family across Greencastle, Waynesboro, and beyond. Her obituary remembers decades of homemaking, work at local businesses, and her love of cooking, WRGG radio, and reading, with graveside services to be held privately.
5. Cinda O. Emerick 1929-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — A longtime member of Fourth Street Church of the Brethren in Chambersburg, 96-year-old Cinda O. Emerick has passed away at Paramount Senior Living Chambersburg. Her memorial service will be held Thursday, December 18, in Ellerslie, Maryland, and friends are invited to remember her lifelong love of learning, crafting, and caring for young children in Sunday school.
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★ Featured events ★
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White Christmas: Movie and Holiday Social
Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S Main St, Chambersburg
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
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Other local events
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Coyle: Staff Picks Movie Night
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St , Chambersburg
6:00 pm -
Greencastle: Goodwill & Hardees $
Arc-Franklin Fulton Counties , 2314 Philadelphia Ave , Chambersburg
6:30 pm -
Waynesboro: Applebee's $
Arc-Franklin Fulton Counties , 2314 Philadelphia Ave , Chambersburg
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Red Neck Dogs at Cow Lick Clips and Cuts
Cow Licks Clips and Cuts , 24 W. King St , Shippensburg
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Wednesday Night Fun Run - Appalachian Running Company
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 290 East Pomfret Street , Carlisle
6:00 pm -
December Construction & Agricultural Equipment Auction - Ring 1
Marion Auction LLC , 5150 Horst Rd #9237 , Chambersburg
9:00 am -
Needle Arts Workshop
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 153 W. Orange Street , Shippensburg
10:30 am -
Mack Berry Band Christmas Show
The Orchards Restaurant , 1580 Orchard Dr , Chambersburg
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center , 475 Lancaster Dr , Shippensburg
7:00 pm -
Healing Together Support Group
Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 946 Ashton Dr , Shippensburg
7:00 pm -
Comedy Night with Mark Riccadonna
Parx Casino Shippensburg
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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