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Fight for an Inclusive Chambersburg

Last night the Chambersburg Borough Council  voted along party lines in a 7-3 vote to repeal the nondiscrimination ordinance the previous council had adopted in 2021. The ordinance was inclusive

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Borough Receives HOME Program Grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded a $250,000 HOME grant to the Borough of Chambersburg. This will enable the re-start of the Borough Housing Rehabilitation Program;

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Aqua teat Center season

Aquatic Center season delayed

Will there be an Aquatic Center season this year? Summer just wouldn’t be summer for many area residents without a trip to Chambersburg’s version of a water park. The state

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Alice Elia Heads 2020 Chambersburg Council

Alice Elia Heads 2020 Chambersburg Council

Chambersburg’s Borough Council made history this week with the election of its first woman president. Alice Alia became Chambersburg’s top elected official after being chosen Monday night to head Borough Council.

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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.