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In today's newsletter:
- Why was a Chambersburg tech teacher sidelined, then suddenly brought back?
- How will a $48,000 boost change services at Chambersburgās senior center?
- How did Chambersburgās Trojans dominate their opening soccer and XC tests?
Also on today's calendar: Prayer Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. Franklin tech center welcomes back suspended teacher, questions remain (localnews1.org) ā A Chambersburg-area career tech teacher has quietly returned to his Building Construction Trades classroom after parents questioned his unexplained absence and previously withdrawn theft charges. Families say they still lack answers about why he was removed, how safety concerns were handled, and why students were reportedly left without a certified instructor, even as the centerās leadership defends its process. 
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2. Franklin County Senior Centers Receive $48,000 Donation (localnews1.org) ā Franklin Countyās senior centers, including the one in Chambersburg, are sharing a new $48,000 donation to support meals, activities, wellness programs, and social connections for older adults. County leaders highlighted how these centers, volunteers, and staff help seniors stay healthier, less isolated, and more independent, even as budgets tighten and service demand remains high. Ā Ā Ā
3. Chbg. roundup: Boys soccer opens with tournament victory (thesportspage.blog) ā Chambersburg High School athletes are off to a strong start, with boys soccer winning a season-opening tournament at Big Spring and both cross country teams excelling at the PTXC meet in Kutztown. Local runners and players turned in standout performances, giving Chambersburg fans plenty to watch as the fall sports season ramps up. Ā Ā Ā
4. Conquering the Last Tactical Mile (soldiersystems.net) ā From Chambersburgās Letterkenny Army Depot, engineers are reshaping how the Army repairs critical equipment so it can be fixed closer to the battlefield instead of shipped thousands of miles. Their digital engineering approach builds detailed ādigital twinsā of systems, helping warfighters and depot experts coordinate repairs, boost readiness, and reduce downtime in future conflicts. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Chambersburg
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Upcoming Events in
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Good Neighbor Fest ā
Mike Waters Memorial Park, 498 S 2nd St, Chambersburg
11:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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Prayer Meeting ā
678 Warm Spring Rd., Chambersburg
6:30 pm -
Chambersburg Toastmasters in Person Meeting ā
Chambersburg PA
7:00 pm -
Coyle: Star Trek Day
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
9:00 am -
Coyle: Coyle Free Library Walking Club
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
10:00 am -
Keystone State Carving Event ā
Twin Bridge Campground, 1501 Crider's Church Road, Chambersburg
12:00 pm -
Coyle: Tweens & Teens - Autumn Luminaries
Coyle Free Library , 102 N Main St, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA
5:00 pm -
House Plant Bingo ā
Grayce Gardens, 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg
6:00 pm -
Ageless Ventures (60+) Dinner & Movie Night ā
Grand Point Church Chambersburg, 2230 Grand Point Rd., Chambersburg
5:30 pm -
Worship Service ā
678 Warm Spring Rd., Chambersburg
9:30 am -
Sabbath School ā
678 Warm Spring Rd., Chambersburg
11:00 am -
Mt. Zion ā
Mt. Zion Church, 4580 Jack Road, Chambersburg
10:00 am
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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š¬ Chatter
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In guilford hills south on overhill dr. Please call 717.404.7819. Does anyone know whose dog this is ? (Nextdoor Aqua) - Hello everyone, My daughter is in a VA Hospital in Scottsdale AZ.
I will need to be in AZ for a week or two. Can anyone recommend a lawn service to cut my grass while I am gone? (Nextdoor Fern Lane/Forest Road)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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