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🌱 Chambersburg woman charged in second drug death investigation

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Chambersburg! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chambersburg woman charged in second drug death investigation
  • Wilson College invites neighbors to Christmas Vespers
  • Franklin County prepares winter help as housing challenges persist

Also on today's calendar: Antrim Christmas Craft Faire and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: did you know 10+10 = 11+11? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chambersburg woman faces new charges in second drug death investigation (localnews1.org) — A Chambersburg woman already charged in a February drug death now faces charges tied to a second death on South Main Street in March. Police allege Jenna Leigh Hayden, 37, arranged drug transactions with both people through Facebook Messenger. The new charges include drug delivery resulting in death and involuntary manslaughter.
   

2. Wilson College to host Christmas Vespers (localnews1.org) — Wilson College will welcome the community for its free Christmas Vespers service Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall. The program pairs readings and carols with performances by the Cumberland Valley Chorale and BrassWorks brass quintet. A livestream will also be available.
   

3. Franklin County officials describe homelessness challenge (localnews1.org) — A lower homelessness count doesn't necessarily mean more Franklin County residents have found permanent housing, outreach workers told commissioners this week. As winter approaches, Community Connections is preparing to distribute clothing, blankets and hygiene supplies at 39 N. Second St. in Chambersburg, while staff plan holiday meal deliveries to encampments.
   

4. Margaret A. Stenger 1945-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com) — Margaret “Peggy” Stenger, a former co-owner of Williams Dress Shop in downtown Chambersburg, died at home Nov. 11 at 81. A Chambersburg native and 1963 high school graduate, she later worked at Walmart Pharmacy and helped with the Corpus Christi Catholic Church food pantry. Services will be private.
   

5. Barbara Alline Basiliko 1936-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com) — Barbara Alline Basiliko, 90, of Chambersburg, died Nov. 3 after a short hospitalization. Remembered for her Christian faith, creativity and devotion to generations of family, she made friends at Heritage Assisted Living in Greencastle, where a celebration of her life is scheduled for Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.
   

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Ok Chambersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "did you know 10+10 = 11+11?" — 10+10=20...11+11=20 too (Thank you Martin C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chambersburg

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Chambersburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.