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🌱 Which Chambersburg Elks kids scored big at the state Soccer Shoot?
Happening soon: White Christmas: Movie and Holiday Social on the Chambersburg Patch calendar
Good morning Chambersburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Chambersburg Elks kids scored big at the state Soccer Shoot?
- Franklin County teens invited to apply for free Chambersburg leadership program
- Chambersburg remembers the life of Teresa “Tess” Hemler
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mainly cloudy, brisk and cold, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
- Friday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 33, low: 26.
- Saturday: Low clouds and breezy, with a high of 36 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
1. Local athletes shine at 2025 PA State Elks Soccer Shoot (publicopiniononline.com) — Young athletes connected to the Chambersburg Elks Lodge No. 600 turned in strong performances at the 2025 PA State Elks Soccer Shoot, including Chambersburg’s own Jaeda Mosquera placing third in the U-10 girls division. Several nearby Franklin and Fulton County kids also medaled, and locals are invited to join future Elks Soccer or Hoop Shoots by contacting the listed organizer. 
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2. Applications open for Franklin County youth leadership program (publicopiniononline.com) — Franklin County ninth-graders can now apply for the 2026–27 Leadership Franklin County Youth program, run by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation and Wilson College. The free, 10‑month course builds leadership, career, and community awareness skills, with applications due Feb. 3, 2026 and an optional Zoom info session on Jan. 6.
3. Teresa K. Hemler 1957-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — A longtime area resident who was born in Chambersburg and graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School has passed away at 68. Teresa “Tess” Hemler, most recently of Fayetteville, is remembered by her close family and for her love of reading, yard work, and all things paranormal. Services will be private at the family’s convenience.
4. Dorothy M. 'Dot' (Benchoff) Martin 1938-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — An 87-year-old Waynesboro resident has died at Brookview Healthcare Center in Chambersburg, where she had been receiving care. Dorothy “Dot” Martin is remembered as a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother, with private services planned and memorial contributions suggested to the Antietam Humane Society.
5. Gerald Lester Buchanan Sr. 1962-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — Family and friends are mourning Gerald Lester Buchanan Sr., who was born in Chambersburg and later lived in Greencastle. The 63‑year‑old painter, outdoorsman, and devoted grandfather died December 6, with visitation and a memorial service planned Saturday at Fries Funeral Home in Mercersburg.
📸 Around Chambersburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chambersburg
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
- Fulton County: Twist and Shake $
Arc-Franklin Fulton Counties , 2314 Philadelphia Ave , Chambersburg
12:00 pm - Shippensburg: KFC and Five Below $
Arc-Franklin Fulton Counties , 2314 Philadelphia Ave , Chambersburg
6:30 pm - Coyle: Crafty Kids
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St , Chambersburg
5:30 pm - Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Party
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St , Chambersburg
6:00 pm - 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
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
📣 Chambersburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Explorers' Lab In-Person
Thompson Branch Community Meeting Room,
10:00 am - Family Storytime
Bainbridge Branch
10:00 am - Grove: Second Thursday Movie: Thunderbolts
Grove Family Library , 101 S Ragged Edge Rd , Chambersburg
2:00 pm - Fall 2025 Stained Glass Workshop
CHAMBERSBURG RECREATION CENTER , 235 S 3rd St , Chambersburg
5:30 pm - DIY Mini Crunch Time Tray Workshop w/ Beehive Cookie Co
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Chambersburg , 1320 Lincoln Way E Suite D4 , Chambersburg
6:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Experience the magic of the holidays with The Chambersburg Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker!
This beloved classic comes to life with more than 40 talented local dancers and professional guest artists. Join us at the historic Capitol Theatre… (Nextdoor Nicholson Square) - Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor )
- GIANT Food Stores posted a job opening for PT Produce Associate - 6052 in Chambersburg. Apply here.
- The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Chambersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chambersburg here.
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