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Chambersburg Glee Club Members Selected for Prestigious Ensembles

Chambersburg Area School District recognized several Glee Club members for their selection to prestigious music ensembles this year.

Students selected for District Chorus, which includes the top 25 students from the eight surrounding counties, were Mia Carbaugh, Taylor Daynard, Elijah Hipkins, Gavin Parris, Keegan Parris, Alison Ross, Hannah Ross and Benjamin Stahl.

Students selected for Region Chorus, which includes the top 13 students from the 15 surrounding counties, were Mia Carbaugh, Elijah Hipkins, Gavin Parris, Hannah Ross and Benjamin Stahl.

Kathryn Huber was selected for Modern Band, representing eight surrounding counties.

Hannah Ross and Elijah Hipkins were selected for All-State Chorus.

Photo credits to Chambersburg Area School District

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.