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PennDOT Plans Franklin County Road Maintenance July 13-17

PennDOT crews are scheduled to perform maintenance work on three Franklin County roads during the week of July 13 through July 17.

Pipe development work is planned Monday and Tuesday on Scotland Avenue, Route 1004, in the Borough of Chambersburg. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers.

Paving is scheduled Monday through Wednesday on Letzburg Road, Route 3007, in Peters Township. Flagging will be in place.

Base repair work is planned throughout the week on Amberson Road, Route 4006, in Fannett Township. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers.

The schedule is subject to weather conditions, emergencies and other unforeseen interruptions. Motorists are asked to slow down, remain alert and use caution in work zones.

Photo obtained from PA State Rep. Chad Reichard 

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.