🌱 Why a beloved Chambersburg school custodian was suddenly deported

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a beloved Chambersburg school custodian was suddenly deported
• Which Chambersburg-connected leaders just earned top CVBA honors?
• Are you making this common winter mistake with your Chambersburg pets?

Also on today's calendar: Chambersburg Toastmasters Online Meeting and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Custodian and YMCA Employee Deported; Family Seeks Answers and Assistance (fcfreepresspa.com) — A longtime Chambersburg custodian and YMCA employee was recently detained by immigration officials and deported to Mexico, leaving his family and coworkers searching for answers. His daughter says he followed required procedures, had legal documentation, and lost access to vital diabetes medication during detention. Local schools, the YMCA, and community members are rallying support, including a petition and GoFundMe for legal and medical costs.
   

2. CVBA names 2025 business person and ambassador of the year (heraldmailmedia.com) — Chambersburg-area businesses are celebrating as the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance names its 2025 honorees, including a publisher of Chambersburg Neighbors magazine. The alliance, a partnership of the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers, highlighted regional economic growth and community service. Local leaders say the awardees reflect the strong business and nonprofit connections shaping Franklin County’s future.
   

3. How to keep pets safe amid the frigid winter weather (fox43.com) — With bitter cold gripping Chambersburg, local animal welfare experts are urging pet owners to limit outdoor time, watch closely for shivering or low energy, and provide warm, dry shelter. They also stress wiping road salt from paws, ensuring outdoor cats have safe refuges, and never leaving animals in unheated cars so Chambersburg pets stay healthy through the freeze.
   

4. Patricia L. (Rock) Sellers 1941-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — An 84-year-old Greencastle resident has passed away at Mercy House in Chambersburg, with her family expressing gratitude to Chambersburg Hospital staff for their care. The longtime homemaker and former Gibbles Restaurant employee is remembered for her cooking, love of reading, and devotion to family. Memorial contributions are invited for the Franklin County Learning Center PTO in Chambersburg.
   

5. Garrett Fredrick Hartmire 2005-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — A 20-year-old Army specialist who was born in Chambersburg has died while stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, leaving a large extended family across the region. The Fannett-Metal High School graduate is remembered for his strong faith, kind heart, and deep impact on loved ones. Memorial contributions are requested for children and youth ministries at two Spring Run churches.
   

📸 Around Chambersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chambersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• White Christmas: Movie and Holiday Social
  Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S Main St, Chambersburg
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Chambersburg Toastmasters Online Meeting
  Zoom
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• 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

Monday December 22

• Waynesboro: Applebee's $
  Arc-Franklin Fulton Counties , 2314 Philadelphia Ave , Chambersburg
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• The Thrift Shop and Rummage Sale at Katie’s Place.
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 130 S. Penn Street , Shippensburg
  9:00 am
• Needle Arts Workshop
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 153 W. Orange Street , Shippensburg
  10:30 am
• Food Distribution Program
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 130 South Penn Street , Shippensburg
  3:30 pm
• The Modern Gentlemen
  Luhrs Center , Shippensburg PA
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Red Neck Dogs at Cow Lick Clips and Cuts
  Cow Licks Clips and Cuts , 24 W. King St , Shippensburg
  10:00 am
• Wednesday Night Fun Run - Appalachian Running Company
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 290 East Pomfret Street , Carlisle
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• December Construction & Agricultural Equipment Auction - Ring 1
  Marion Auction LLC , 5150 Horst Rd #9237 , Chambersburg
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• All her extra clothes is now gone I’ll meet up and ready for her interview to be a therapy therapy dog fingers crossed for her today.
  I know she’ll do a good job. A very gentle lady (Nextdoor Grandview)

• Ryder System, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Overnight Inventory Clerk Problem Solver in Chambersburg. Apply here.
• Ryder posted a job opening for Warehouse Security Clerk First Shift in Chambersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chambersburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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