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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/5/2026

Free Press Weather

Franklin County residents can expect mostly dry and pleasant weather throughout the week, with cooler temperatures early before a warmup arrives.

Today: Monday, October 5

Patchy morning fog could briefly reduce visibility. Otherwise, skies will be sunny to partly cloudy, with a high near 69 degrees. Tonight will be clear and cooler, with a low around 42.

Tomorrow: Tuesday, October 6

Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine. The high will be near 64 degrees, with an overnight low around 44.

Seven-Day Forecast

  • Monday: Morning fog, then mostly sunny. High 69, low 42.
  • Tuesday: Sunny. High 64, low 44.
  • Wednesday: Sunny. High 72, low 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High 78, low 48.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant. High 71, low 50.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny. High 68, low 51.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a chance of light rain. High 67, low 51.

Alerts

No weather watches, warnings or advisories were active for Franklin County as of Monday morning. Drivers should still use caution in areas of patchy fog.

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.