🌱 How Chambersburg police tied a Sheetz stop to an April burglary
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Chambersburg! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chambersburg police tied a Sheetz stop to an April burglary
- How shopping a Chambersburg thrift store helps some very smart shelter dogs
- Chambersburg bowler earns another top-four finish on national stage
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Chambersburg man arrested for stealing almost $6,000 from Borough business during burglary (tristatealert.com) — A Chambersburg business on Lincoln Way West was reportedly burglarized in April, with thousands of dollars in tools and electronics taken and the shop left ransacked. Police later detained a man at the Monticello Court Sheetz who, according to investigators, admitted involvement and remains in Franklin County Jail on bail while the case proceeds. 
2. Sniff Notes: Dogs understand more words than you think (localnews1.org) — If you love dogs in Chambersburg, you’re directly helping local shelter pets when you donate to or shop at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter’s thrift store in town. In a lighthearted column, CVAS spokesperson Jennifer Vanderau shares stories showing just how smart, quirky, and individual dogs can be, while reminding readers that many arrive at the shelter already well-trained and ready for new homes.
3. Bowling: Nguyen has top finish among Patrick Taylor bowlers at nationals (crescentcitysports.com) — National high school bowling championships wrapped up with strong showings from several young competitors, including a Tulane-bound bowler from Chambersburg who placed fourth in the girls division. Her performance marks a second straight top-four national finish, giving local bowling fans another reason to watch her rising collegiate career.
4. National Dairy Shrine Awards $85,000 in Scholarships to Students (cowsmo.com) — A Chambersburg student, Abigale Bricker, is among those honored as the National Dairy Shrine awards a record $85,000 in scholarships to future dairy and agriculture leaders nationwide. She’ll receive $1,500 toward her agricultural and extension education degree at Penn State, joining many other students preparing for careers in dairy production, communications, and animal science.
📸 Around Chambersburg
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Coyle: It's Alive! Rubber Duck Creations
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
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Coyle: Gardening Club
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
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Coyle: Outdoor Pals - Mike Waters
Coyle Free Library Mike Waters Memorial Park, 498 S 2nd St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Coyle: Tweens & Teens - Boo Baubles
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
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Coyle: Women in Horror: An Author Talk with Kimberly Pinzon
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
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Bowling League Banquet @ Grand Point Church Pavilion
Arc-Franklin Fulton Counties 2314 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Coyle: Brainsss...Freeze!
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
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Coyle: Tweens & Teens Movie Night - Jurassic Park lll
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Friday June 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County →
Penn State Extension, 181 Franklin Farm Ln, Chambersburg
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Fiddler On the Roof | The Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg →
Capitol Theatre Center, 159 S Main St, Chambersburg
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Auction of Vintage Movie Posters and Memorabilia →
Gateway Gallery Auction, 643 Kriner Rd, Chambersburg
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GearHouse Brewing Bluegrass Festival! →
GearHouse Brewing Co, 253 Grant St, Chambersburg
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
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💬 Chatter
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- Cookie has returned!!
My doorbell camera alerted me earlier this morning. Thank you everyone for your concerns and thank you God for this blessing! (Nextdoor Greenfield Dr) - LOST CAT (BLIND)!!!!
Hi everyone I think my cat Zuko got out last night. I live in the flats of Chambersburg near the giant on Wayne Ave. He is blind and I’m really… (Nextdoor Warm Spring Estates)
- Ventura Foods LLC posted a job opening for Processor in Chambersburg. Apply here.
- Diocese of Harrisburg posted a job opening for Elementary Substitute School Nurse in Chambersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chambersburg here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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