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August 1, 2026

Patriot Scholarship Entries Due Aug. 5

Patriot is accepting entries for the Richard E. Baumunk Memorial Scholarship competition through Aug. 5, 2026. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship distributed over two years. The second-year payment

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Scattering Rubbish

On 7/27/2026 at approximately 1726 hours, a male discarded a couch on the property of a business in the 1000 block of Sheller Ave. If you believe you have information

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Lost Property

On 7/31/26, CPD took a report of a lost cellphone. The cellphone was believed to have been lost near the bike track on Hood St. It is described as a

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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.