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CareerTech Leadership Team Prepares for 2026–27 School Year

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Leadership Team traveled to State College for its annual summer leadership retreat.

The retreat began with a Penn State-themed team-building scavenger hunt that included locating historical sites and completing challenges on campus.

The team then held planning sessions focused on priorities for the 2026–27 school year.

Leadership Team members also attended the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators Leadership Conference, where they met with career and technical education leaders from across Pennsylvania.

Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center

David W. Wood 1950-2026

David enjoyed many things throughout his life, including model planes and cars, hunting, fishing, and working with his hands.

Mary C. Plank 1937-2026

Mary dedicated many years of her life serving as a certified nurse’s aide, providing compassionate care to those in need.

Mark Alan Stoddard 1959-2026

Born on December 19, 1959, Mark was the son of the late George Otis Stoddard, Sr. and Sandra Elizabeth (Robinson) Stoddard.

Donna L. Rebuck 1939-2026

Donna was known for her kindness, creativity, and beautiful artwork—decorative pieces, watercolors, and acrylic paintings.

Lee Wayne VanTine 1946-2026

Though quiet and reserved by nature, Lee possessed a gentle spirit and a steady presence that brought comfort to those around him.

Fleeing and eluding

Chambersburg Police Department is attempting to identify the subject involved in a fleeing and eluding incident involving a black e-bike. Chambersburg Police are attempting to identify the individual photographed below.

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.