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NHTSA Offers Guidance for Emergency Braking With ABS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advising drivers how to respond when debris or another sudden hazard appears in the road.

Drivers operating vehicles with an anti-lock braking system should press and hold the brake pedal firmly during emergency braking. The brakes should not be pumped.

If steering is needed to avoid a hazard, drivers should steer smoothly while braking and move toward a clear path. Sudden or excessive steering could cause the driver to lose control or leave the road.

Anti-lock brakes help prevent the wheels from locking, allowing drivers to maintain steering control while braking.

Photo credits to NHTSA

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.

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.