Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

Otani Tires Recalled Over Tread Separation Risk

Foreign Tire Sales Inc. is recalling certain Otani tires in size 235/65R-16(C) because the tread may separate. Tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

The affected tires fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139 for new radial tires used on light vehicles. Foreign Tire Sales will replace the recalled tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters were expected to begin mailing Nov. 2, 2026. Owners can call Foreign Tire Sales customer service at 908-687-0559 or search by tire brand or model using the NHTSA recall lookup tool. The NHTSA recall number is 26T015.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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.