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Cumberland County 911 Dispatcher Recognized for Assisting With Roadside Birth During Snowstorm

The Cumberland County Commissioners recognized 911 dispatcher Eric Harne for assisting with the roadside birth of a baby girl on January 25, 2026.

At 10:53 p.m., during a snowstorm, Harne answered a call from a tractor-trailer traveling along York Road. Using Emergency Medical Dispatch protocols, he provided step-by-step medical instructions to the caller until first responders arrived.

With the delivery, Harne joins 33 dispatchers in the county’s “Stork Club,” who have assisted in delivering 41 babies since the inception of Emergency Medical Dispatch 34 years ago.

Photo credits to Cumberland County, PA

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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