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By Teri Johnson Staff Writer Do all those sighs mean you can't find your size? It may be because so many people are seeking the same numbers you are. Here's a sampling of some of the fastest-selling sizes in the Tri-State area: Women Jeff Schwaninger, senior merchandising manager for JCPenney in Hagerstown, says women like a looser, roomier fit for casual activity. "A good portion of the population is a little bottom heavy," says Schwaninger, who does the buying for women's clothing in misses, petites, plus sizes, juniors and maternity.

chambersburg@herald-mail.com MARION, PA. - A Chambersburg, Pa., man died in a fiery accident when the pickup truck he was driving was smashed between two tractor-trailers Thursday on Interstate 81 in Franklin County, Pa. Lawson Bonner, 59, was killed in the 2:05 p.m. crash on southbound I-81, Pennsylvania State Police said. "Dust, smoke, fire, debris flying everywhere. It looked like somebody had set a bomb off," said Corey Fink of Shippensburg, Pa. "I was doing about 55. When I saw what happened, I hit the brakes and went into the median strip.

"Mom, I think I need new pants for school. " I nodded and made a mental note to buy my son some pants. Then I noticed that my daughter was still wearing her white summer sandals with her church dresses. "Why don't you put those away and start wearing some closed-toe shoes with tights, now that it's October?" She sweetly smiled and said, "Mommy, I would if any of the shoes from last winter fit me. " Oh. Dressy shoes for my daughter, too? Add that to the list.

By BRENDAN KIRBY / Staff Writer photo: KEVIN G. GILBERT / staff photographer A persistent dog got a Hagerstown family out of the house before fire ripped through the upper floor on Saturday, but now that family is homeless. Karen Burnett, 41, sifted through the rubble in front of 312 N. Prospect Street on Monday. A charred Washington Redskins hat poked through buckled and burned drawers that contained a pile of destroyed clothing. Burnett, who is temporarily staying at the Super 8 Motel in Hagerstown, said she feels lucky no one was hurt in the 3:21 a.m. blaze.

waynesboro@herald-mail.com A vehicle slammed into a parked truck and a disabled tour bus along Interstate 81 Friday night, but no one was injured, Maryland State Police in Hagerstown said. Police charged Jonathan David Nevling, 20, of 4380 Pine Lane, Chambersburg, Pa., with reckless driving in the accident, which occurred around 8 p.m. in the southbound lane near the intersection of Interstate 81 and Maugansville Road. The bus was carrying members of a youth precision drill team and some adults from New Jersey to a competition in Charlotte, N.C., when it broke down.

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former President Jimmy Carter, feeling normal and hoping to resume a book publicity tour soon, remained in an Ohio hospital Wednesday after doctors recommended additional observation following an overnight stay for an upset stomach. "Carter is feeling normal this morning," Christina Karas, spokeswoman at MetroHealth Medical Center said Wednesday. "His doctors at MetroHealth Medical Center recommended additional observation during the day. He looks forward to resuming his schedule as soon as possible.