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Chambersburg Pickleball Tournament Results
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA hosted the first Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament over the weekend! Presented by Chick-fil-A Chambersburg, nearly 75 players competed in men’s, mixed and women’s doubles! Winners received medals for first, second and third place and the top winners in each category…
Read More7th Annual Legislative Breakfast
A panel of four state legislators gathered to discuss issues regarding transportation, the opioid crisis, workforce shortages and more with the business community during the 7th Annual Franklin County Legislative Breakfast held recently in Greencastle, Pa. Hosted by the five chambers of commerce on behalf of the Franklin County Government Affairs Committee and sponsored by…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Memorial Park Inclusive Play Equipment
Special congratulations to the Borough of Chambersburg on the recent installation of the area’s first inclusive play equipment at Chambersburg Memorial Park. The new equipment fulfills a community need for an all-inclusive recreation area that gives children of all abilities the opportunity to play together. This is the first location in Pennsylvania to offer the…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a regional public institution committed to student learning and personal development through highly effective and innovative teaching, complemented by a wide variety of out-of-class experiences. At Ship, we build a better, stronger South Central Pennsylvania both economically and culturally. We recruit, retain, and develop students of varying backgrounds and abilities,…
Read MoreFranklin County Community Foundation awards $70,340 in grant funding
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) held its annual grantee reception recently at The Orchards Restaurant in Chambersburg. The event recognized the upcoming projects of 17 organizations in Franklin County that received grants through FCCF. In total, 17 organizations received $70,340 to be used in 2023. Â FCCF is a regional foundation of The Foundation…
Read MoreTravel Club Announces Hawaii Inter-Island Cruise
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is excited to announce the Hawaii Inter-Island Cruise scheduled for 2024 that will allow local travelers to mark another exciting destination off their bucket list! Community members and friends are invited to join Dream Vacations on this memorable Hawaiian cruise scheduled for March 9 – 16, 2024. Travelers will…
Read MoreDavid H. Martin hosts Career Day at CareerTech
David H. Martin Excavating recently organized a Career Day at Franklin County Career and Technology Center for 190 students and staff. It represented the largest event in CareerTech history that was presented by an employer and included 11 different programs throughout the day. Students toured five areas including safety, shop/mechanics, utilities, environmental & seeding and…
Read MoreMenno Haven Donates to COSTA Academy
Menno Haven is excited to announce a $30,000 donation to COSTA Academy to be paid in increments over the next three years. The COSTA Academy is a 501(c) 3 culinary institute in Chambersburg, Pa. It has a proven record of accomplishment in training professionals for employment in the food service industry. Through a unique blend…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: QPS Employment Group
Welcome QPS Employment Group to Chambersburg! QPS brings more than 30 years of staffing service experience to the area with a specialized recruitment team focused on finding placements in clerical, light industrial, skilled trade and professional jobs. The company offers temporary jobs, temp to hire positions and direct hire opportunities to help candidates find the…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing scientific tree care since 1907 with offerings that help our customers maintain beautiful, healthy trees and shrubs. Our services include tree and shrub pruning, fertilization and soil care, plant analysis and diagnostics and insect and disease management. Bartlett Arborists are trained to evaluate the condition of the trees. They…
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