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Apr 11, 2008 | Control Engineering

System Integration Monthly

Honeywell's integrated main automation contractor approach ensures operational and business readiness from day one. via Control Engineering

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Wed Apr 09, 2008

Herald-Mail

Pa. Senate candidates take questions at forum

“We can't look back at what is already ruined”

The four candidates for the Pennsylvania state Senate's 33rd District addressed almost 60 people Thursday afternoon at Penn National Golf Club's Trellis Terrace. via Herald-Mail

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA, Waynesboro, PA

Mon Apr 07, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

W. Ned Winegardner

W. Ned Winegardner, 75, of St. Thomas, and formerly of Schellsburg, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from ManorCare Health Services in Chambersburg. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: St. Thomas, PA, Bedford County, PA, West-Salisbury, PA, Reeders, PA, Reynoldsville, PA, Opinion

Sat Apr 05, 2008

Herald-Mail

Celebrating Waynesboro woman's love of chocolate

“My mother loved chocolate as much as she loved her family and this town.”

John Leos, owner of the Candy Kitchen in downtown Waynesboro, Pa., talks about Chocolate Extravaganza and his mother, Despina, for whom the event honored Saturday night. via Herald-Mail

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Related Topix: Waynesboro, PA, Blue Ridge Summit, PA

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Chambersburg zoning commission eyes plans for more commercial developments

“I think our No. 1 concern seemed to be access in a residential neighborhood”

Several Parkwood Drive residents voiced their concerns Tuesday over a proposed 20-acre retail development in Chambersburg. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Tue Apr 01, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Obama opens Chambersburg office

“When Senator Obama is our candidate, we are going to have a tremendous campaign”

Barack Obama supporters officially opened their campaign headquarters in Chambersburg Saturday, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting and a large cake proclaiming 2008 as the year of Obama. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, Opinion

Sat Mar 29, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Plans for 893 homes in Hamilton Township move forward

Two major developments seeking local approvals are expected to increase the population of Hamilton Township by about a third. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Thu Mar 27, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Steve & Barry's opens tomorrow in Franklin Center

“We're in the middle of major nationwide expansion right now. People around the country and here in Chambersburg have been sending us emails begging us to open a store near them, so we're excited to be opening here”

The new Steve & Barry's store in Chambersburg will celebrate its grand opening Friday at the Franklin Center on Lincoln Way East. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Tue Mar 25, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Schools hope to improve on exams this year

“It's definitely important to know the information. We've got to know it, I get that. But I don't think it's right to make everyone take, and pass, the same test.”

Did the preparation for the test do what it was supposed to? Programs have been in place throughout the year to try to get Chambersburg Area schools on target to reach student achievement standards as outlined ... via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Honey-Grove, PA, Education Etc., Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Kids, Opinion

Sun Mar 23, 2008

Herald-Mail

Egg scramle has message

“I am thrilled that so many children came today because I feel very strongly about ministering to children”

Get the Flash Player to see this player. Children search for Easter eggs Saturday during an indoor egg scramble at Chambersburg First Church of God's Easter Family Fun Festival. via Herald-Mail

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Fri Mar 21, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

SU students stabbed off campus

“Two students stabbed off-campus this AM. Both are being treated for injuries. Please take precautions and refer to SU website for more info.”

Three people, at least two of them Shippensburg University students, were stabbed off campus early today in Shippensburg Township, according to police and university officials. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Shippensburg, PA, Reeders, PA, Harrisburg Metro, Stroudsburg, PA, Opinion

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Alumni of Mary B. Sharpe Elementary take farewell tour of school

“The school is old and needs revitalized”

Remembering: From left, Richard C. Hamsher, Sara Louise Slaughenhaup, D. Virginia Seilhamer, Floyd Sollenberger, Dorothy Dale Sellers and Ralph Ott stand on the steps of Mary B. Sharpe Elementary School, ... via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Tue Mar 18, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Crowds flock to builders show

“People are keeping their old homes and fixing them up like they want in a new one that they can't afford -- that's what everyone is doing now.”

Flaming sight: Sal Dobbs of Mercersburg checks out a flame in crushed glass by Rosenbaums Landscaping & Nursery at the builders show in Chambersburg. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Mercersburg, PA, Home Gardening, Home, Franklin County, PA, Opinion

Sun Mar 16, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

'Eyes in the sky' watch over Pa. casino operations

“Their grace period is about over.”

Click photo to enlarge Casino Enforcement Supervisor Michael T. DeFrank, former Chambersburg Police Chief, helps a patron with a problem at one of the machines It's a Thursday night at Hollywood Casino at Penn ... via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Dauphin County, PA, Harrisburg Metro, Lawn, PA, Ono, PA, Opinion

Fri Mar 14, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Board: Changes to Chambersburg's zoning map violated rules

A major obstacle to constructing houses near the Falling Spring in Chambersburg has been removed after a local board found a change to the borough's zoning map did not follow proper channels. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Opinion

Wed Mar 12, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Franklin County Republicans rally at annual Lincoln Day dinner

“Harrisburg is kind of a lonely place”

Words of wisdom: Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett offers advice to candidates. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Pennsylvania Commerce Bancorp, Pennsylvania, Banking, Financial Services, Franklin County, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Opinion

Mon Mar 10, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Our view: Shelter's relocation is a worthy endeavor

“If we feel the rumble on the ground, animals are more perceptive and they'd have to be feeling it, too”

A number of people, groups and organizations are helping the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter with its plans to move. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Related Topix: Opinion

Sat Mar 08, 2008

FireFightingNews.com

Firetruck Bought On Craigslist

“We decided to let the Internet work for us”

East Prospect Fire Company Chief Curvin Wolfgang realized Thursday that transporting his newly purchased fire engine could be more daunting than he anticipated. via FireFightingNews.com

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Related Topix: East Prospect, PA, Local Search

Thu Mar 06, 2008

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Area murder suspect arrested in Phila.

“We anticipate that he will be brought back to Chambersburg, but it could take a day of court scheduling (in Philadelphia) first”

A fugitive wanted by Chambersburg Police Department on a murder warrant was arrested in Philadelphia this morning. via Chambersburg Public Opinion

7 comments

Related Topix: Harrisburg, PA, Opinion

Wed Mar 05, 2008

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a...

Growth of new CSX terminal is on track

“I'm such an intermodal junkie it takes my breath away”

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - The CSX intermodal terminal at Chambersburg seems more like a truck parking lot than the precursor to a $1 billion boost to the regional economy. via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a...

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Related Topix: Franklin County, PA

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