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Buttonwood Nature Center Receives Partner for Impact Award

The Franklin County Visitor’s Bureau brought tourism partners, local businesses, organizations and community members together on March 17th for the St. Patrick’s Day Spotlight on Tourism Brunch.

Held at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, the brunch celebrated the power of community, the efforts made to increase tourism throughout Franklin County, PA, and to celebrate the individuals and organizations that make our region a better place to be. The Franklin County Visitors Bureau Partner for Impact Award was awarded to the Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute, because of their commitment to preserving our natural and cultural world.

FCVB shares a deep appreciation for Buttonwood Nature Center’s dedicated leadership team who makes efforts each and everyday to preserve our natural landscape, support environmental vitality, share cultural stories of Franklin County and inspire everyone to appreciate the world around them.

For more than 30 years Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, has created and delivered immersive place-based programs for students of all ages, providing opportunities to learn about the region’s cultural and natural heritage. For more information about the programs and services offered by the Buttonwood Nature center visit buttonwoodnaturecenter.org

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.