Public Opinion

Public Opinion serves the greater Chambersburg and Cumberland Valley as the largest daily and only Sunday newspaper in the area. Founded in 1869 by M.A. Foltz, Public Opinion remained in the Foltz family until 1964, when it was purchased by McClure Newspapers. In 1971, Public Opinion became the 27th newspaper owned by Gannett Co. Inc., which publishes USA TODAY. In 2005, MediaNews Group, Inc became the majority partner in ownership of the Public Opinion.