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August 25, 2026

Stolen E-Bikes

On 8/11/2026 at 0654 hours, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Garber St for a report of two stolen e-bikes. The bikes were believed to be stolen between

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Eugene F. Pecher 1927-2026

After retiring from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant, Eugene worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in Orrtanna and Fairfield for over 18 years.

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George F. Gobel 1936-2026

George was a self-taught woodworker, enjoyed hunting and fishing at his cabin in Kentucky and watching the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens.

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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.