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šŸŒ± Discover the surprising past inside Chambersburgā€™s former Valley National Bank

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Chambersburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover the surprising past inside Chambersburgā€™s former Valley National Bank
  • What could replace Penn State Mont Alto after students leave?
  • How CSXā€™s new tech could change rail emergencies near Chambersburg

Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual International Food Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Waynesboro Rotarians learn about area's Heritage Center (localnews1.org) ā€” Chambersburgā€™s Heritage Center on the square, housed in a 1915 former bank designed by noted architect Frank Furness, showcases local history from the Colonial era through the Civil War. Operated by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, the museum, gift shop, and exhibits highlight why Chambersburg became a key crossroads and the only Union town burned during the war.
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2. Could Penn State Mont Alto be transferred to the state? (tristatealert.com) ā€” Community leaders in Chambersburg are working with state officials and Penn State to keep the soon-to-close Penn State Mont Alto campus a valuable local asset rather than an abandoned property. With student activities ending by June 2027, discussions now center on transferring the campus to the Commonwealth and reimagining its future role in Franklin County.
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3. CSX becomes first railroad to let emergency callers stream live video and location to its safety center (tristatealert.com) ā€” CSXā€™s new emergency-call system, which lets callers share live video and precise locations, now supports rail safety along lines serving Chambersburg and its intermodal terminal. The railroad recently trained about 70 local first responders in Chambersburg on hazardous-materials and incident response, aiming to speed and improve reactions to any problems on nearby tracks.
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4. Marguerite G. Forget 1928-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com) ā€” Longtime Chambersburg resident Marguerite G. Forget, 98, has passed away peacefully at home, remembered for her banking and healthcare work and active membership in local veteransā€™ organizations. With no public visitation planned, arrangements are through Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home in Chambersburg, and friends are invited to share condolences or send flowers online in her memory.
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5. Ryder Warehouse cited after repeated false alarms in Antrim Township (tristatealert.com) ā€” State Police based out of the Chambersburg Patrol Unit have cited Ryder Warehouse in nearby Antrim Township after a third false security alarm in a month, all triggered by the companyā€™s own guards. Troopers say the repeated calls have unnecessarily tied up police resources, leading to penalties under Pennsylvaniaā€™s alarm control rules.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If someone has a medium-sized male dog with urinary problems, I have a pack of 50-count diapers and a partial pack of diapers.
    I also have a pack of tushy wipes and 3 cans of Hills Diet dog food. My Eli had to be put down because of pneumonia and kidney failure. I would beā€¦ (Nextdoor Aqua)
  • Hi everyone.
    I was wondering and hoping that someone will give me a suggestion on where or how to get rid of mown grass. I have a lot from mowing my lawn. (Nextdoor Hamilton Heights)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Team Member in Chambersburg. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Dishwasher 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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