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House Fire Extinguished in Mercersburg

Photo and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company

Early this morning, firefighters from Franklin Fire Company responded to a house fire on East Seminary Street in Mercersburg. Upon arrival, initial units discovered flames spreading through the void spaces in the flooring of the residence.

Assisted by Truck 42 and Assistant Chief 49, fire crews quickly took action, positioning Truck 42 on Side A of the building. The teams worked diligently inside the house, removing sections of the flooring and the basement ceiling to access and extinguish the fire.

The operation lasted approximately one hour, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or the cause of the fire. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further details will be provided as they become available.

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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