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Franklin County Legislative Breakfast Set for October 23

Local business and community members are invited to attend the Franklin County Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, October 23, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Antrim BIC Church.

The event will feature state legislators Representative Rob Kauffman, Representative Rich Irvin, and Representative Chad Reichard. Discussion topics will include key legislative issues impacting the business climate in south central Pennsylvania.

The program will be moderated by Clint Barkdoll, partner at Kulla, Barkdoll, & Stewart P.C.

Registration is $35 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Interested attendees can register at cvballiance.org/events or call 717-264-7101.

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Angie Schaeffer at aschaeffer@chambersburg.org or by phone at 717-264-7101.

The event is presented by the Franklin County chambers of commerce, with Patriot Federal Credit Union serving as the grand sponsor. Special thanks are extended to the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance, Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce, Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce.

(Officials’ attendance is subject to change.)

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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.