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July 12, 2026

Gobin, Kirk Chalmer – CRIMINAL TRESPASS

The Chambersburg Police Department arrested Gobin, Kirk Chalmer on Sunday July 12th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type: Arrest Issuing Authority: 39-2-01 Holding Department: Chambersburg Police Dept. Reference ID: 2026-06849 Kirk

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Found Property

On 7/12/2026 at 3:56 pm, CPD Officers were dispatched to the intersection of W Queen St and W Water St for debris in the roadway. Upon arrival, Officers observed a

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Helping Dairy Cows Beat the Heat

Submitted by: Daniela Roland, Penn State Extension Franklin County Dairy Educator Dairy cows perform best in cool conditions, and as temperatures rise, heat stress can quickly affect milk production, reproduction,

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Farm and Garden Penn State Extension

For the week of July 13, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have

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Found property

On 7/11/2026 at 3:38 pm, CPD officers were dispatched to the lobby for found property. Upon arrival, Officers made contact with a male who advised that a black Motorola Quad

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Theft by unlawful taking

The Chambersburg Police Department is investigating a theft of a Samsung Galaxy A16 cellular phone from the unit block of South Main Street. The theft occurred sometime between 0936-0945 hours

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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.