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Cumberland County Man Arrested for Assault and Child Endangerment

A Cumberland County resident has been charged with assault after a disturbing incident involving a 12-year-old girl. According to a Pennsylvania State Police press release, Derrick Brinton, 34, from Newville, is accused of hitting the girl in the face and confining her in a dog cage on the evening of August 21.

The incident reportedly occurred around 5 p.m., after which the girl managed to escape and seek refuge in a nearby home. Brinton allegedly pursued her, assaulting her once again and attacking a 52-year-old man who attempted to intervene.

Authorities were able to apprehend Brinton shortly after he fled the scene. He is currently facing multiple charges related to the assaults and child endangerment.

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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