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Weather Update for Franklin County 8/21/2024

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Today’s Weather (August 21, 2024):
Expect a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies and a high around 75°F. A light northwest breeze will keep things comfortable. Tonight, the skies will remain mostly clear with temperatures cooling down to about 50°F. Perfect for a late summer evening.

Tomorrow’s Weather (August 22, 2024):
Tomorrow looks to be another beautiful day. Sunny skies will dominate, with temperatures warming slightly to a high near 79°F. The morning will start off cool, so you might want a light jacket, but the day will be warm and pleasant. The overnight low will drop to around 52°F, with clear skies continuing into the night.

7-Day Forecast:

  • Friday (Aug 23): Sunny with a high of 83°F, and a clear night with a low of 58°F.
  • Saturday (Aug 24): The warmth continues with sunny skies and a high of 87°F. A few clouds may roll in during the night with lows around 61°F.
  • Sunday (Aug 25): Mostly sunny and getting hotter, with highs reaching 89°F. The night will be mostly clear with a low of 65°F.
  • Monday (Aug 26): Sunny and warm, with highs near 89°F again. A slight chance of showers might cool things off in the evening, with lows around 65°F.
  • Tuesday (Aug 27): The warm streak continues with sunny skies and highs near 91°F. Overnight lows will be around 68°F.
  • Wednesday (Aug 28): Another hot day with highs of 91°F under sunny skies.

There are no significant weather alerts at this time, so enjoy the clear, warm days ahead!

Shippensburg Shred Day Set for Sept. 12

A Shippensburg Shred Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1095 West King Street in Shippensburg. The drive-up event will allow participants to securely

Carl E. Mellott 1949-2026

Carl worked hard all his life; retiring from the Fulton County Partnership as a transport driver after 17 years of employment.

Ruth Murphy 1943-2026

Ruth volunteered at Gospel Tide, Shook Home and the House of Grace. She worked at the Chambersburg School District fore over 25 years.

Ann B. Thomas 1938-2026

Ann graduated from Biglerville High School and went to work at Knouse Foods. She worked there most of her life having numerous roles there.

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.