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2026 Ben’s Pick Contest Winners

The contest is over and the winners have been chosen. See the complete list of winners below. Winners will have a framed certificate delivered in the upcoming weeks. Thank you to all the readers and businesses who participated in the contest this year.

Katrina Mae Pryor 1950-2026

Trini will be remembered for her kindness, loyalty, spunky spirit, and the love she showed through the many thoughtful things she did for others.

Ronald P. Parrish 1941-2026

Ron proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps., and the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam, and was a Purple Heart recipient.

Berkley L. Chamberlin 1933-2026

A lifelong farmer, Berkley had a love for the outdoors and being active, especially hunting, family trips to the cabin, and playing baseball.

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.