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Franklin County Highlights Significance Of Early Childhood Education

April 05, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2023 to be Month of the Young Child. In doing so, the commissioners join First...
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Commissioners Emphasize Importance Of Child Abuse Prevention In Franklin County

April 04, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2023 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are encouraging all residents, community leaders and...
Commissioners, Planning

Franklin County Commissioners Focused On Agricultural Conservation Efforts

April 03, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners continue to emphasize the importance of protecting farmland from future development by investing in agricultural preservation across the...
Planning

Franklin County To Begin 2023 Mosquito Surveillance Program

March 31, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are reminding residents that the county will begin its annual mosquito surveillance and control efforts starting April 3....
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Martinez Named Franklin County’s March Employee Of The Month

March 30, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March 2023 Employee of the Month award to Theresa Martinez during the board’s March 29 public...
Commissioners

Survey Shows Desire For Better, More Affordable Internet Service In Franklin County

March 22, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Results of a recent countywide survey show Franklin County residents and business owners want improved internet access and services for personal use,...
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Franklin County Names New Chief Assessor

March 21, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Lesa Stouffer has been appointed as the county’s new chief assessor. She replaces...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Recognizes Red Cross Month

March 17, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Red Cross Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are celebrating...
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Oppose Plans For Greene Township Apartment Complex

March 16, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today voiced their opposition to a proposed 676-unit apartment complex in Greene Township.   In December, Metropolitan 4...
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Franklin County Recognizes Employees For Dedication, Outstanding Service

March 13, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the county’s highest employee honors when naming its 2022 SERVICE Value Award winners, Employee of the...
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Veterans Affairs

Franklin County Announces Plans For Free Veterans Appreciation Event

March 13, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce plans for a drive-through Veteran...
Commissioners

Franklin County Reveals Photo Contest Winners

March 07, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the winners of the county’s first photo contest, which drew more than 150 entries...
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March Is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month In Franklin County

March 02, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the...
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Veterans Affairs

Golf Tournament Will Benefit Programs For Franklin County Veterans

February 27, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce plans for the seventh annual...
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Commissioners

Mock Named Franklin County’s February Employee Of The Month

February 23, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the February 2023 Employee of the Month award to Krista Mock during the board’s Feb. 22 public...
Planning

Tire Collection Event Planned For April 14

February 21, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners will be hosting a tire collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 at the former...