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Franklin County Administrator Honored with Statewide Award

Franklin County Administrator Carrie Gray was named the 2026 Outstanding County Chief Clerk by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.

State Rep. Chad Reichard joined Franklin County Commissioners Dean Horst and John Flannery to present Gray with a Pennsylvania House citation recognizing the award.

Photo credits to PA State Rep. Chad Reichard

Gerald C. Lawver 1936-2026

Gerald owned and operated his own excavating business for many years and dug graves for several cemeteries in the area.

Lawrence W. Beck Sr. 1949-2026

Larry retired in 2014 from Letterkenny Army Depot where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed attending and watching Nascar and drag racing.

Phyllis H. Shafer 1938-2026

Throughout her life, she had a gift for making people feel welcome, cared for, and loved. No one was a stranger to Phyllis for long.

100 Year History of the Capitol Theatre

My name is Paul Cullinane, a community volunteer, and ambassador for the Capitol Theatre. For 17 years (1994 to 2011) I served as President of Downtown Chambersburg, Inc. (DCI), under

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.