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SHIP U. Women’s Soccer falls to No. 3 West Chester, 4-1

The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team lost 4-1 to No. 3 West Chester on Saturday at David See Field.

The teams remained scoreless through the first half and the opening eight minutes of the second half.

West Chester scored four second-half goals, including three within 4 minutes and 32 seconds. Jordan Nguyen opened the scoring in the 53rd minute. Kianna Barber added goals in the 54th and 57th minutes before Lauren Reimold scored in the 69th minute.

Emma Eisenhart scored for Shippensburg in the 74th minute. Hannah Menicheschi and Jordan Lytwyn assisted on the goal.

Shippensburg goalkeeper Kirstin Brown made eight saves.

The Raiders moved to 1-4-1 overall and 0-4 in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division play. West Chester improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play.

Shippensburg will play at No. 25 Kutztown on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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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

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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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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.