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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Ceiling Fan Fire in Mobile Home

Photo and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company

On Friday night, just after 10 p.m., emergency response teams were called to a mobile home at 1024 Warmspring Rd. where a fire had been reported. Units from Engine 45 and Truck 42 arrived first at the scene to address the emergency.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that a ceiling fan in a bathroom had caught fire. The team promptly took action, opening the ceiling to assess the situation further and confirmed that the fire had not spread beyond the fan.

The quick response and effective handling of the situation ensured that the fire was contained and extinguished with no further damage to the property. No injuries were reported in the incident.

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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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.

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