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September 9, 2024

Roy A. Weaner Jr. 1933-2024

Roy lived his entire life on Old Harrisburg Road in Gettysburg, growing up on his family’s dairy farm and eventually purchasing the farm and business from his father.

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Joan A. Piluk 1935-2024

Joan was a supervisor at London Fog in Hancock, MD for thirty years. She was an excellent seamstress, who enjoyed sewing for herself, as well as others. 

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Elvie M. Breneman 1938-2024

Elvie was born on December 17, 1938  in Mercersburg, PA  to William and Estella Zeis. She loved her family, doing crafts, painting and playing bingo.

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Louise M. Myers 1943-2024

In her spare time, Louise enjoyed reading and coloring on her tablet. Her family remembers her being sharp as a tack and enjoying crosswords, and table games.

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Chambersburg School Closure Announcement

Chambersburg area schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The closure will allow teachers and staff across the district to participate in a professional development day. Classes will

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Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.