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Carlisle Man Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault

A local man, Matthew Remeikis, faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault following an incident reported on June 27. Authorities state that Remeikis unlawfully entered a residence in Middlesex Township where he was explicitly unwelcome.

During the incident, Remeikis is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with an individual who was unconscious at the time. Following the allegations, Remeikis surrendered to police and is currently being held without bail at the Cumberland County Prison.

The charges against him include rape of an unconscious victim, aggravated indecent assault without consent, aggravated indecent assault of an unconscious person, and criminal trespassing. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details at this time.

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.

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