Brought
to you by:
Brought
to you by:

Nominations Open for 2026 Young Professional Awards

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance is accepting nominations for its 2026 Young Professional Awards.

The awards recognize professionals under age 40 who are leading, creating, mentoring, volunteering or otherwise making a difference in the community.

Nominations will remain open through Oct. 9. Winners will be announced during the Young Professionals Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

The ceremony will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Majestic at Whiskey Run, 2437 Adin Lane in Chambersburg. The event will include dinner, beer and wine, networking and the awards presentation.

The awards are connected with the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance, Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce and Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations and additional information are available at CVBAlliance.org/ypa/.

Photo credits to Cumberland Valley Business Alliance

Found Property

On 9/1/2026 at 2:34 p.m., CPD officers were dispatched to the lobby to speak with an employee from the Hamilton Heights who brought in a wallet that was left at

Charles E. Hawk 1951-2026

Charles was a 1970 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He worked at Pet Inc. and Geodis warehouse in Chambersburg.

Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spray For Hamilton Township

Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 8.  Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: Sollenberger Road, Johnson Road, Leedy Drive, Holly Lane, Hamilton

2026 Ben’s Pick Contest Winners

The contest is over and the winners have been chosen. See the complete list of winners below. Winners will have a framed certificate delivered in the upcoming weeks. Thank you

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.