Franklin County Daily Brief

What You Need To Know Today

Friday, October 2, 2026

Franklin County’s preliminary 2027 budget projects a $1.4 million shortfall without a tax increase, Greencastle welcomes a new Wawa, and football and community events fill the first weekend of October.

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Weekend Ahead

First Weekend of October

Waynesboro Fall Market Day, Strange Days Makers Fest, Fayetteville’s Fall Festival, pumpkin activities and other community events are happening October 2–4.

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Local Businesses

Franklin County Business Directory

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🏷️ Franklin County Yard Sale Headquarters

Find your next great deal this weekend.

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🗺️ Future sale map A countywide yard-sale map is planned as the guide grows.
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Neighborhood Sales

Multi-home and community-wide events.

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Church & Charity Sales

Fundraisers, rummage sales and benefits.

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Household Finds

Furniture, tools, antiques and collectibles.

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Things To Do in Franklin County

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Your Weekend Guide

See our current roundup of events and activities happening throughout Franklin County.

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More Local Events

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Franklin County Videos

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Featured Local Videos

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Franklin County Parades

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Eat Local

Restaurants, coffee shops, cafés and ice cream stops around Franklin County and the greater Shippensburg area.

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Restaurant Guide

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Coffee Shops & Cafés

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Ice Cream Trail

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