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Shalom Christian Academy to Hold Open House for Future PreK Students

Shalom Christian Academy will hold an open house for future PreK students on May 26.

The school offers an all-day PreK program on campus for children ages 4 and 5. The program meets five days a week and follows the school calendar.

According to Shalom Christian Academy, the PreK program provides a positive, Christ-centered environment and uses developmentally appropriate practices to support each child’s physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional and social needs.

Program features include a whole-child curriculum, art, gym, music, library, campus-wide events, field trips, activities outside the classroom, weekly interaction with students from PreK through 12th grade and access to an expansive playground.

More information is available at Shalomca.com/PreK.

Shalom Christian Academy is located at 126 Social Island Road in Chambersburg. The school can be reached at 717-375-2223.

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.