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Downtown Chambersburg Events Scheduled Through July 18

Downtown Chambersburg is hosting a series of community events from July 11 through July 18.

The 22nd Annual Cook Memorial Race was scheduled for Saturday, July 11, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Registration was required. The event was organized by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce in honor of Tim and Susan Cook.

Scoop-a-Palooza was scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11. Tickets were required for the Chamber Foundation event.

The Capitol Theatre also scheduled Backlot Blast featuring The Reagan Years for the evening of July 11. Tickets were required.

ChambersFest Restaurant Week runs from July 11 through July 18 at participating restaurants. The event is organized by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

Yoga in the Amphitheater will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. The class is free, with donations accepted for a local nonprofit to be announced during the event. Participants should bring a yoga mat and water. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. is organizing the class.

Old Market Day and Fandom Fest will both be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18. The Downtown Business Council is organizing both events.

The Franklin County Visitors Center will host the Acapella Unplugged Finals from 7 to 9 p.m. July 18.

“Before 1864: Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg” will begin at 9 p.m. July 18. The program is organized by the Franklin County Visitors Center.

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.