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House Fire on South Second Street in Chambersburg

Photos and information obtained from Franklin Fire Company

At 10:30 a.m., Squad 41 and Truck 42 responded to the 100 block of South Second Street in Chambersburg for a house fire.

Squad 41 conducted initial searches and located a room and contents fire on the first floor. Chief 46 relayed the fire’s location to the arriving engine company while Squad 41 continued searches.

Truck 42 accessed the rear of the property via an alley and gained aerial access. Searches were negative, and crews confirmed no fire spread inside the residence.

Station 4 Fire Police managed traffic control. Crews were on scene for just over an hour.

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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