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Franklin County Proclaims September Suicide Prevention Month

The Franklin County Commissioners joined members of the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition on Wednesday to proclaim September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Franklin County. The proclamation coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10.

According to the county, one person in Pennsylvania dies by suicide about every five hours. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Pennsylvanians ages 10 to 34 and the fourth-leading cause among those ages 35 to 44.

Franklin County has recorded 452 deaths by suicide since 2000, including 11 during the first eight months of 2026. Nationally, one person dies by suicide about every 11 minutes.

Local resources include:

  • Franklin/Fulton Mental Health Program: 717-264-5387
  • PA 211: Call 211
  • Keystone Health Crisis Intervention Program: 717-264-2555
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties Help Line: 717-264-2916

Photo credits to Franklin County, PA

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.

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