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Franklin County Awards Nursing Scholarships to Six Area Graduates

September 23, 2020

The Franklin County Commissioners recognize the demand for skilled nurses in Franklin County. Each year since 2017, the County has awarded nursing scholarships to deserving...
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Commissioners Proclaim September 2020 as Recovery Month

September 22, 2020

On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing September 2020 as Recovery Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating the journey of all...
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William Schroyer Bequest to Preserve Hundreds of Acres of Franklin County Farmland

September 21, 2020

At their meeting on Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the family of the late William Schroyer. Mr. William Schroyer...
Planning

County Receives First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito Sample

September 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Vector Management has reported Franklin County’s first mosquito samples positive for West Nile Virus for 2020. To date, two mosquito samples...
Courts

Courthouse Annex Proceedings and Operations – Suspended for 9/15/2020

September 15, 2020

To protect both public and employee health as fumes from a generator leak dissipate, all court proceedings and court operations within the Courthouse Annex (157...
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Mental Health

State Committee Hearing Spotlights Local Mental Health and Law Enforcement Partnership Programs

September 02, 2020

Recently, Pennsylvania lawmakers held a hearing on how police handle mental health calls. Cori Seilhamer, Franklin County’s Mental Health Program Specialist and Certified CIT Coordinator,...
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Fort Loudon Community Center Celebrates New Walking and Bike Path

August 28, 2020

The Fort Loudon Community Center celebrated the completion of its brand new walking and bike path last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Franklin County...
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Planning

Asian Tiger Mosquitoes: How to Bite Back

August 21, 2020

By Jason Goetz, Franklin County Mosquito and Tick-Borne Disease Control Specialist Over 50% of the phone calls received each year by the Franklin County Mosquito...
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County Employees Raise Money for Local Animal Shelters

August 21, 2020

Franklin County employees raised a total of $480.00 for local animal shelters last month. Through a County wellness initiative and direct donation, Franklin County's Healthy...
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Area Agency on Aging

Shawn Haines Announced as Franklin County Area Agency on Aging Director

August 06, 2020

 Franklin County is pleased to welcome Shawn Haines as the new Director of the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging effective August 6, 2020. “I’m...
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County to Refinance Bonds and Save on Interest Costs

August 03, 2020

With interest rates at record lows, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance to refinance bonds in the amount of $13,860,000. The refinance...
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Juvenile Probation

Juvenile Probation Welcomes New Probation Officer Harley Payne

July 23, 2020

The 39th Judicial District is pleased to welcome the newest juvenile probation officer, Harley Payne. Harley graduated from Shippensburg University in May of 2018 with...
Commissioners

Franklin County Appointment to Franklin County Housing Authority Board

July 23, 2020

  FRANKLIN COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO FRANKLIN COUNTY  HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD Franklin County is currently accepting applications from interested individuals for one voluntary, non-paid position, with the...
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Drug & Alcohol Program

Christy Unger Announced as New Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Administrator

June 11, 2020

Franklin County is pleased to announce Christy Unger as the new Franklin/Fulton Drug & Alcohol Administrator and Single County Authority (SCA) effective June 11, 2020....
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Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Seeks Franklin County Representative

June 10, 2020

The Franklin County Commissioners are requesting letters of interest from individuals to represent Franklin County as part of the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States...
Adult Probation

Adult Probation Seeks Community Service Opportunities

June 05, 2020

The Franklin County Adult Probation Department Community Service Program is currently seeking 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies (verification may be required), or government entities, to provide community...