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November 24, 2025

Mary Jo Kemper 1935-2025

Mary Jo retired as Cafeteria Supervisor at Mack Truck in Hagerstown after a number of years. She made so many friends everywhere she went.

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Grandma’s Apple Pie

INGREDIENTS8 small Granny Smith apples, or as needed½ cup unsalted butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ cup white sugar½ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup water1 (9 inch) double-crust pie pastry, thawed DIRECTIONS

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Cozy Beef Stew

Ingredients: Directions:In a large, oven-proof pot, brown bacon over medium heat. Set bacon aside. Save the bacon grease for browning the beef. Put beef in a large mixing bowl and

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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.