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Criminal Mischief

On 9/20/2026 at 11:05 AM, CPD officers were dispatched to the intersection of S Fifth Ave and Highland Ave for a criminal mischief. Upon arrival, Officers observed that a blue tarp had been draped over the fiberglass pole connected to the fire hydrant at that intersection. The fiberglass pole broke due to the weight of the tarp. If you or anybody that you know may have information regarding this incident please contact CPD. 

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Charles A. Losch 1942-2026

Charles graduated from Carlisle High School, and worked as a Process Lead Supervisor for Harley Davidson, in York, until retiring.

Barry H. Myers 1952-2026

Barry was a 1970 graduate of Littlestown High School. He attended Shippensburg University where he met his loving wife, Patricia.

Shippensburg’s Got Talent Set for Oct. 10

Shippensburg Downtown and Beyond and the Coy Public Library will present Shippensburg’s Got Talent at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The event will take place at the Fogelsonger Family

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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.