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Over 20,000 Tonka Ride-On Dump Trucks Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Over 20,000 children’s ride-on Tonka dump trucks have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

About 23,260 Huffy 12-Volt Children’s Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks were recalled because the controller can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Huffy has received three reports of the controller overheating and one report of a fire that consumed a ride-on truck. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled trucks were sold at Target and Sam’s Club stores nationwide and online at Target.com and Samsclub.com from June 2023 through March 2025 for about $300.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Huffy for a free replacement controller. Huffy can be reached at 800-872-2453 or by emailing service@huffy.com.

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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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.

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