🌱 Fayetteville community remembers the life of John Reid English

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• Fayetteville community remembers the life of John Reid English

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 48, low: 26.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• John Reid English 1949-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com) — Fayetteville residents are noting the passing of 76-year-old John Reid English, who died in Fayetteville on December 11. Born in Puerto Rico and a U.S. Navy veteran, he was known for his love of model airplanes, canning, and time spent with family. He requested no services, but friends can share condolences and memories online.
   

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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
• The Shippensburg Squadron 223 of the Sons of the American Legion Coat Drive
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , Dykeman Rd , Shippensburg
  2:00 pm
• Food Distribution Program
  Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce , 130 South Penn Street , Shippensburg
  3:30 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
• 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
• Coyle: Staff Picks Movie Night
  Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St , Chambersburg
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Fayetteville. Apply here.
• Ryder System, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Overnight Inventory Clerk Problem Solver in Chambersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fayetteville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chambersburg

• Patricia L. (Rock) Sellers 1941-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com)
• Custodian at Chambersburg Elementary School deported after being detained by ICE: family (local21news.com)
• Garrett Fredrick Hartmire 2005-2025 (fcfreepresspa.com)

Shippensburg

• Meet PennLive's 2025 girls high school golf All-Star team (pennlive.com)

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