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Police Investigating Non-Credible Threat at Shippensburg University

State Police and campus police are investigating a non-credible threat made to Shippensburg University over the weekend.

According to a statement from the university, a call regarding a threat to campus was received on Sunday. An officer spoke with an individual who provided vague information that did not include accurate details for Shippensburg. The university said outside law enforcement agencies also received similar calls and responded.

Authorities determined there was no credible or immediate threat to the campus. However, additional searches were conducted, and an official campus alert was issued to explain the increased law enforcement presence.

The university emphasized that no “active shooter” alert was issued at any time. It added that multiple universities across Pennsylvania received similar calls.

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.

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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