After a roller-coaster discussion regarding the proposed SASD stadium project, the school board Monday approved a motion to bring SitelogIQ into the process of adding a multi-purpose stadium to provide the best design strategy for the growth of the district.
Hundreds of families welcomed some sense of normalcy Saturday as they celebrated the return of the annual Children’s Fair.
One simple internet search led to a sweet, although long-awaited 52-year reunion.
No injuries were reported last Thursday morning when a two-vehicle crash occurred, resulting in one vehicle bursting into flames. The accident occurred around 8 a.m. at the intersection of West King and Orange streets. West King Street was closed between Lurgan and Montgomery avenues for abo…
A collection of local educational institutions, organizations and healthcare providers are coming together in support of a feasibility study for a new healthcare training center in Cumberland County.
This small but mighty team of Rotarians picked up more than 20 bags of trash at the Fayette Street exit on Saturday, April 10. Pictured from the left are: Drew Wellmon, D.O., who has been leading the trash removal effort for seven years; Jody Cole; and Ann Newburger, president of Rotary. For…
The owner of Parx Casino in Bucks County has remained committed to bringing a mini casino to Shippensburg Township, and has now obtained the zoning approval necessary for a new proposed site at the old Lowe’s building.
Last Friday marked the start of this year’s Shippensburg Art Market with local artisans displaying their wares at The Fora, 10-16 E. King St., in downtown Shippensburg.
Fire damaged a barn that housed dairy cows and small farm equipment at 115 Clearfield Road in Southampton (Franklin) Township at 8:26 p.m. Monday.
Janet Sailhamer recently made the tough decision to set sail on the next chapter of her life, and retire from Sailhamer Real Estate after nearly 30 years of forging relationships with anyone who walked through the East King Street office’s door. She takes with her many fond memories of runni…
The future leaders of tomorrow have stepped up, one yam at a time.
The Newburg First Church of God teamed up with the Newburg Fire Police Saturday to hold a drive-through Easter event for area children. The pre-Easter event, sponsored by the Newburg Fire Police, has been held in Newburg for more than 50 years. Pictured above, at left, 4-year-old Dakota Mart…
Franklin County healthcare workers felt the love this past week as various businesses showed their support as a way to spread the community’s gratitude to healthcare workers who have battled COVID-19 on the front lines.
Local and national artists alike will fire up their chainsaws and show the Shippensburg area what they’re made of next month during a new festival heading to the fairgrounds.
The Shippensburg School District was recently awarded a second $10,000 grant from the Partnership for Better Health with the help of the district social worker, Janelle Carbaugh, and Nancy Grayson Elementary Principal Susan Martin.
When our fellow Shippensburgians need help, financially or otherwise, Christ Among Neighbors (C.A.N.) has answered that call for so many, providing peace of mind and support when it is needed the most.
Homebound residents in Cumberland and Franklin counties should contact their respective municipalities to receive help in setting up appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
On Sunday, Thelma (Ocker) Diehl slipped on her wedding dress, carried a bouquet of white daisies and baby’s breath, and hopped into a 1965 Chevy Impala Super Sport, much like she did on her wedding day 50 years ago.
Shippensburg Borough Council approved a recommendation from the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) for the demolition of buildings to create open green space at the Coy Library of Shippensburg during the March 16 meeting.
Shippensburg School Board Director Jim Bard announced to the school board during the March 8 meeting that the athletic committee has had a discussion about bringing back boys and girls 9th grade basketball during the next school year.
Shippensburg Borough Council recently authorized a letter of support that would permit the nonprofit organization 3P Ride: More People. More Places. More Possibilities to apply for a Trust Foundation grant to improve public bussing in the area.
ShipShape Day is back this year, and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 24.
Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall said Naquanda A. Medley, 25, of Chambersburg, was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle accident that occurred along Interstate 81 South in Penn Township on March 20. The driver faces charges of homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence.
All three Shippensburg Fire companies and Shippensburg Area EMS were dispatched to 19 E. King St. at 5:09 p.m. Saturday for reported smoke in the apartment building. The fire did not spread to the SHAPE Gallery below, but the gallery did suffer some water damage and is currently closed to th…
Janelle Kayla Crossley of Newville knows the pain that can be associated with identifying as transgender. She hid her identity for 51 years before coming out to the world and transitioning to her true self.
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The former Lowe’s Home Improvement store building on South Conestoga Drive in Shippensburg Township is Greenwood Racing’s newly proposed location for its mini casino, according to recent filings with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) and the municipality.
“Utterly Moderate” is the alternative to cable news.
After a year of unknowns associated with COVID-19, The Shippensburg News-Chronicle and Newville Valley Times-Star newspapers are looking forward to the future as they add new exciting features for our loyal readers and advertisers, while still focusing on local news and sports coverage.
Fire destroyed the remains of a mobile home, a small amount of brush and a passenger car just after noon Sunday in the 1200 block of Black Gap Road in Fayetteville, Greene Township.
Flames consumed about one and a half acres of brush around 3 p.m. last Wednesday in the 3600 block of Roxbury Road, Southampton (Franklin) Township.
After a concern was expressed by a Shippensburg school district parent, the district will now serve five days of free meals to virtual Halls to Home students on Wednesdays.
Shippensburg Area School District continues to expand its learning venture with the receipt of a PAsmart grant that will help SASD offer the opportunity for a computer science team to help broaden students’ future careers.
The Franklin County Commissioners last week approved a lease agreement for the location of a mass vaccination site.
About 200 firefighters from six counties and a DCNR crew battled a long and exhausting mountain fire that was dispatched at 1:25 p.m. Saturday along Amberson Road in Fannett Township. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.
Friday marked an exciting day for the Pleisse family as Matthew Pleisse took the oath to return to a career in law enforcement as he was sworn in as the latest full-time police officer for the Shippensburg Police Department.
It was a longtime dream for Pastor Nancy Hudson to give the local community an outlet for their artwork, as well as other hand-crafted products, as a way for them to build their personal businesses in downtown Shippensburg.
In celebration of Youth Art Month, SHAPE Art Gallery has showcased a wholesome variety of art created by SASD artists for the community of Shippensburg to soak in the fabulous talent the students express.
A 14-year-old Amish boy died three days after suffering serious injuries when he was thrown from the horse-and-buggy he was riding in along U.S. 11 in Shippensburg on March 3.
A second horse-and-buggy accident occurred in Lurgan Township Saturday evening, just three days after a tragic horse-and-buggy crash that seriously injured two Amish boys and claimed the life of one, a 14-year-old.
So much has changed in the past year, and as we begin a new season, circumstances and events continue to change to suit the day and age in which we live.
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A 14-year-old Amish boy died three days after suffering serious injuries when he was thrown from the horse-and-buggy he was riding in along U.S. 11 in Shippensburg on March 3.
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As a Shippensburg educator, Brianne Parham has seen the local effects of the COVID-19 pandemic first-hand.
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Dr. Laurie Carter, president of Shippensburg University, announced today that she is leaving SU.
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Editor’s Note: This is the final installation in a four-part series that highlights the many sewing factories that once called Shippensburg home, and the people who worked in them. The first part is published in the Feb. 11 edition, the second in the Feb. 18 edition, and the third in the Feb…
Pennsylvania State Police have released details on a horse-and-buggy crash that injured three members of the Amish community, two of them seriously, Wednesday morning.
Shippensburg Borough Council is on board with supporting a proposal from engineers with Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. (HRG), to complete stormwater drainage improvements in the area.
Newburg Borough Council is currently working to obtain signatures to add a referendum to the May 2021 primary ballot to make the borough a wet municipality.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Luis Olvera and his family have always dreamt of opening their own Mexican restaurant.
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