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Inmate Escapes from Cumberland County Work Release Center

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office announced that an inmate escaped from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center during his work release on Monday, August 19. William Kenneth Rosner, 46, who has addresses previously listed in Lemoyne, Philadelphia, Allentown, Northampton, and Harrisburg, is now wanted on a felony escape charge.

Rosner’s last known location was at a Walmart in Carlisle, as confirmed by authorities. He was originally incarcerated on a misdemeanor drug charge, to which he pleaded guilty in July in Dauphin County. According to court records, Rosner has a criminal record dating back to 2000 with offenses recorded in several counties including Lehigh, York, Dauphin, Northampton, and Philadelphia. His criminal activities have included endangering the welfare of children, driving under the influence, receiving stolen property, drug possession, retail theft, driving without a license, trespass, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information regarding Rosner’s whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 717-240-7322 or Cumberland County Communications at 717-243-4121.

Shippensburg Shred Day Set for Sept. 12

A Shippensburg Shred Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1095 West King Street in Shippensburg. The drive-up event will allow participants to securely

Carl E. Mellott 1949-2026

Carl worked hard all his life; retiring from the Fulton County Partnership as a transport driver after 17 years of employment.

Ruth Murphy 1943-2026

Ruth volunteered at Gospel Tide, Shook Home and the House of Grace. She worked at the Chambersburg School District fore over 25 years.

Ann B. Thomas 1938-2026

Ann graduated from Biglerville High School and went to work at Knouse Foods. She worked there most of her life having numerous roles there.

Hagerstown Wings and Wheels Expo 2026 

Presented by Hagerstown Aviation Museum, Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9am to 4pm See warbirds, modern aircraft, classic cars, trucks, airplane rides, live music, local businesses and food. This event is a great day for the family to visit the

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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.