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Pennsylvania Recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week Nov. 2–6

Gov. Josh Shapiro has proclaimed Nov. 2–6, 2026, Crash Responder Safety Week in Pennsylvania.

The proclamation recognizes law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, safety service patrol operators, PennDOT and public works crews, and tow operators who respond to traffic incidents.

PennDOT is reminding drivers to follow Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law when approaching an emergency response area. Drivers must move into a lane farther from the response area when safe. If unable to move over safely, drivers must slow to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit, according to the proclamation.

The proclamation also asks road users to follow Pennsylvania’s Slow Down, Move Over, and Driver Removal laws to help protect responders.

More information is available at penndot.pa.gov/moveover.

Photo credits to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

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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