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Garage Fire in Guilford Township

Photo and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company

At approximately 9:45 p.m., Squad 41 and seven POV responders cleared the scene of a garage fire in the 3000 block of Springview Drive, Guilford Township.

Company 17 of New Franklin Fire Department arrived on the scene to find a 50×100-foot building fully engulfed in flames. Squad 41 supported the firefighting effort by supplying Engine 17-2 with water until additional engines and tankers arrived. Crews worked a hand-line to fight the fire, while other responders gained access to the building.

Traffic 44 provided assistance with traffic control in the area. Station 4 crews operated for 1.5 hours before the fire was fully contained.

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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