Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

Driver Taken to Trauma Center After St. Thomas Rollover Crash

Photo and information obtained from St Thomas Township Fire and Rescue

Emergency crews responded at 5:09 a.m. to a rollover crash with confinement at 268 Twin Bridges Road in St. Thomas Township.

St. Thomas Township Fire and Rescue reported that a vehicle left the roadway and struck two parked vehicles. The driver, who was the vehicle’s only occupant, was confined inside.

Firefighters opened a door to free the driver, who was transferred to emergency medical personnel and taken to a trauma center for further evaluation. The scene was turned over to Pennsylvania State Police.

The department also reported responding to a vehicle fire near a structure on Overcast Road at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday. Engine Tanker 18 staged at the scene before being released by command.

On Friday, Sept. 18, crews responded to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and tractor-trailer at 9823 Lincoln Way West. The passenger vehicle’s sole occupant died from their injuries. The road was closed for several hours.

Photo from this morning was taken by Dale Myers III (Mercersburg)

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.