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Spring Street Amphitheater Opens Tonight in Downtown Chambersburg

The Spring Street Amphitheater will celebrate its official opening tonight, October 23, at 5 p.m.

The evening’s program will feature performances by the Chambersburg Ballet, NETwork Ministries Step Team, and music groups from Chambersburg Area Senior High School. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is also scheduled as part of the event.

The amphitheater is located at 59 Lincoln Way West in Downtown Chambersburg. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the project and invites the community to join in celebrating its completion.

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.