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Armed Robbery in Broad Daylight

The Chambersburg Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred in broad daylight at the Southgate Mall on March 18, 2024, around 1:05 PM. During this incident, several cases containing money were stolen from a vehicle, and the occupants were held at gunpoint by three armed individuals. The police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspects involved in this robbery​​.

Additionally, the Chambersburg Police Department is attempting to identify three individuals connected to a separate incident, a January home robbery on East King Street. One suspect has already been identified and taken into custody, while the others are considered persons of interest, not necessarily suspects. These persons of interest are described as being men in their teens or early 20s, who may have information relevant to the ongoing investigation. The police have appealed to the public for help in identifying or locating these individuals​​.

For further details or if you have any information that could assist in either case, you’re encouraged to contact the Borough of Chambersburg Police Department at 717-264-4131 or submit a tip through Crimewatch.

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.