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Bank Robbery Suspect Sought by Washington Township Police

Washington Township Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in a bank robbery that occurred today at approximately 1:23 PM at the Middletown Valley Bank located at 11337 Buchanan Trail E., Waynesboro. According to reports, the suspect departed the scene on foot heading eastbound.

The suspect is described as a white male with a red beard and mustache, seen wearing glasses. His attire included a black ball cap featuring a skull logo, a black zipped jacket, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Washington Township Police immediately at 717-762-1145 for dispatch, 717-762-1447 at the police station, or to dial 911 in case of an emergency.

Photo credits to Washington Township Police Department

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.

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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.