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Chambersburg Borough Industrial Drive Storm Sewer System Construction Work Scheduled

Please be advised that Fayetteville Contractors Inc. will soon begin construction work on the Industrial Drive Storm Sewer System Improvements Project, which will involve installation of new storm sewer pipes and inlets on Industrial Drive between South Main Street and Hollywell Avenue.

The work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Streets may be closed for short periods of time during working hours. Careful consideration will be given to business activity and local traffic so that construction work can be completed safely for the public and contractor.

The Borough and Fayetteville Contractors Inc. apologize in advance for this inconvenience and thank vehicle operators, residents and businesses for your patience while construction work takes place.

Please contact Robert Nolan, Storm Sewer System Inspector, at 717-476-8429 or rnolan@chambersburgpa.gov with questions or concerns.

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.