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November 13, 2025

Lisa M. Haws 1963-2025

Lisa was a graduate of Biglerville High School. She enjoyed puzzles, TV shows and Diamond Art, and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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Harriet A. Baer 1934-2025

In her early life, Harriet worked on her family’s dairy farm. At the age of 15, she worked at Coldspring Park playing music for the roller skaters.

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Mary S. Rotz 1941-2025

Mary worked several years at the former Stanley Company before retiring as a teacher’s aide at Shippensburg University Head Start Program.

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The Power of Local Philanthropy

By Jennifer Doyle, President and CEO, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Philanthropy is one of the greatest forces for good in our communities. It fuels the programs that strengthen neighborhoods,

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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.