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Franklin County Launches Food Assistance Program For Military, Veterans

April 20, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, are pleased to...
Commissioners

April Is Safe Digging Month In Franklin County

April 19, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – This month, the Franklin County Commissioners are drawing attention to the importance of safe digging practices by recognizing April 2022 as Pennsylvania...
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Commissioners

Commissioners Draw Attention To Sexual Assault Awareness

April 18, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Franklin County and are calling upon residents...
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Emergency Services

Povlich Named Director Of Franklin County Department Of Emergency Services

April 14, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Robert W. Povlich Jr. has been named the director of Franklin County’s Department...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Shines Light On Importance Of Early Childhood Education

April 13, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Month of the Young Child and are drawing attention to the essential...
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Commissioners

Reed Named Franklin County’s March Employee of the Month

April 11, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March 2022 Employee of the Month award to Paul (Ted) Reed at their public meeting April...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators

April 08, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 10-16, 2022, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County and are highlighting...
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Commissioners

Commissioners Highlight Critical Need For Child Abuse Prevention In Franklin County

April 07, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are urging residents and local agencies to...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Recognizes Reentry Week

April 06, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (April 6, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 3-10, 2022, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging...
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Planning

Residents Urged To Take Precautions Against Ticks, Tick-Borne Diseases

April 05, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – As warmer spring temperatures draw residents outdoors, the Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Planning Department are reminding everyone to be...
Commissioners

Franklin County Seeks Feedback On ARPA Funds

April 04, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are asking residents, business owners and other stakeholders to provide input on how the county should utilize its...
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Commissioners

Commissioners Recognize Library Week In Franklin County

March 30, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today declared April 3-9, 2022 to be Franklin County Public Library Week and are urging residents to connect...
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Planning

Residents Urged To Watch For, Destroy Spotted Lanternflies

March 29, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Planning Department remind residents to be vigilant in monitoring for spotted lanternflies.   Spotted...
Planning

Franklin County Residents Urged To Provide Feedback On Transportation Priorities

March 28, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) launched an online survey to gauge public input and opinion as it advances its work...
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Commissioners

March Is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month In Franklin County

March 15, 2022

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

Franklin County Boosts Rail Trail Expansion

March 14, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are providing support to the Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority’s plan to expand the Cumberland Valley Rail...