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Franklin County Area Agency On Aging, Chambersburg Senior Center Relocating

April 13, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Beginning June 1, the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and Chambersburg Senior Activity Center will have a new home in the...
Emergency Services

Franklin County Honors Its Dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators

April 12, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 12-18, 2026, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County. In doing so,...
Planning

Franklin County Makes Revisions To Proposed Data Center Ordinance

April 09, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Following public feedback and further consideration, the Franklin County Commissioners on Wednesday released a revised version of a proposed amendment to the county’s subdivision and land development...
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Jail

Franklin County Jail, Franklin Together Coordinate Resource Fair For Inmates

April 08, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Jail, in partnership with Franklin Together: The Reentry Coalition, recently hosted its first Resource Day to provide incarcerated individuals with...
Commissioners

Board Opening: Franklin County Housing Authority

April 06, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, PA. - Franklin County is currently accepting applications from interested individuals for a voluntary, non-paid position with the Franklin County Housing Authority. Applications will...
Human Services

Franklin County Commissioners Underscore Shared Responsibility Of Protecting Children

April 06, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (April 6, 2026) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2026 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are encouraging all residents, community leaders and stakeholders to...
Commissioners

Franklin County Sets Second Public Hearing On Proposed Data Center Ordinance

April 03, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.  – The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents to a public hearing on an amendment to the county’s existing subdivision and land development ordinance that would establish regulations for data center development in Franklin...
Commissioners

Glover Named Franklin County’s March Employee Of The Month

April 02, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March Employee of the Month award to Donna Glover during the board’s April 1 public meeting. Glover has been employed by Franklin County...
Commissioners

Franklin County Illuminates Complexity Of Reentry For Justice-Involved Individuals

March 31, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 6-10, 2026, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support those who are returning to...
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Planning

Franklin County To Begin 2026 Mosquito Surveillance Program

March 30, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are reminding residents that the county’s annual mosquito surveillance and control efforts begin April 1. These efforts will...
Courts

Memorandum Regarding Pa. Courts Civics Contest For America250

March 27, 2026

President Judge Shawn D. Meyers of the Court of Common Pleas for the 39th Judicial District has issued the following memorandum: I want to invite...
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Planning

Franklin County Commissioners Leverage Funds To Invest Over $1.4 Million In Farmland Conservation

March 26, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners continue to emphasize the importance of protecting farmland from future development and recently approved $368,667 for agricultural conservation efforts. That investment leverages state funds to provide the...
Commissioners

Franklin County Celebrates Importance Of 4-H Programs In Shaping Today’s Youth

March 18, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March 15-21, 2026, to be Pennsylvania 4-H Week in Franklin County.  4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization,...
County News

Franklin County Recognizes Employees For Dedication, Outstanding Service

March 16, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the county’s highest employee honors when naming its 2025 SERVICE Value Award winners, Employee of the Year and...
Treasurer

Franklin County Adds Snider’s Elevator As Authorized Dog License Agent

March 13, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Treasurer Lisa Helm is pleased to announce Snider’s Elevator Inc., Mercersburg, is now an authorized dog license agent. As an...
Human Services

Franklin County Commissioners Celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month

March 12, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County. In doing so, they are drawing attention to the...