Commissioners

June 21, 2018

Franklin County Commissioners Voice Citizen Concerns and Oppose the Transource Project

The Franklin County Commissioners are responding to citizen concerns over the Transource Independence Energy Project, a high voltage transmission line that will pass through approximately 24 miles of Franklin County.

June 20, 2018

PEER Program Participants Graduate at Michaux Manor Living Center

The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging conducts Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) training sessions at Michaux Manor Living Center located in Fayetteville, PA.

June 19, 2018

Community Event Raises Awareness for Early Childhood Development

Two hundred people gathered at the Capitol Theatre for Our Babies, Our Future: The Science Behind Early Childhood Education for Children and Families to hear Dr. Brenda Jones Harden speak on child development from age 0 - 3.

June 19, 2018

PA Program Brings Local Fruit and Vegetables to Franklin County Seniors

The USDA Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with a way to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from participating local farmers.

June 13, 2018

Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is Underway

The Franklin County Department of Emergency Services is leading an update of the County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). This plan supports safer communities and allows for future funding.

June 05, 2018

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging Receives Highest Rating

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging Older Adult Protective Services program received a green rating after an annual monitoring visit by Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) in April 2018.

May 29, 2018

May 2018 Employee of the Month: Gary Summers

The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition), proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. Gary Summers.

May 23, 2018

Correctional Officers and Employees Week Honors Jail Staff

Franklin County Commissioners recently declared the week of May 13-19 to be Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep Franklin County and its citizens safe.

May 18, 2018

Franklin County Program Earns National Achievement Award

Franklin County has been recognized for a Justice Public Safety Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the South County Mental Health Co-Responder Program in the category of Criminal Justice and Public Safety.