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Patriot Scholarship Entries Due Aug. 5

Patriot is accepting entries for the Richard E. Baumunk Memorial Scholarship competition through Aug. 5, 2026.

The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship distributed over two years. The second-year payment is contingent on the recipient maintaining a first-year GPA of at least 2.5.

Applicants must be Patriot members with at least $5 in a share savings account. They must also be upcoming graduates with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be accepted as full-time students carrying at least 12 credit hours at an institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a typed essay of 300 to 500 words explaining how they would attract and serve credit union members between the ages of 18 and 30.

Patriot employees, board members and their immediate family members are not eligible.

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.

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