Advertise With Us
Submit News or Events
Facebook-square Twitter
Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

Man Dies After Train Strikes Pickup in Cumberland County

A 71-year-old man died after a train collided with his pickup truck Tuesday in Cumberland County.

The Cumberland County Coroner identified the driver as Julian Gutierrez of Middletown. He was the only person in the truck.

The collision occurred at a railroad crossing in the 300 block of South Seventh Street in Lemoyne. The coroner said the crossing does not have gates or flashing lights.

West Shore Regional Police Chief Anthony Minium said Gutierrez was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Roads near the crossing were closed for several hours while investigators examined the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information may call West Shore Regional Police at 717-238-9676 or submit a tip through Crimewatch.

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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.

Back to the Free Press Website