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Commissioners Approve 2020 Budget and Library Tax Resolution

December 20, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners approved the 2020 budget as it was proposed last month. The budget of $157,971,700 is a $5.7 million decrease from the...
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Franklin County Considers Increase to Library System Funding

December 13, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners are considering a request from the Franklin County Library System (FCLS) for funding to maintain its buildings, services, and staff. “Our...
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Invitation to Apply – Franklin County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes

December 10, 2019

Franklin County is currently accepting applications from interested individuals, with a preferred background in real estate, banking or construction, to serve as members of the...
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Commissioners Approve Tentative 2020 Budget, No Tax Increase

November 27, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners approved a tentative budget for 2020 of $157,971,700. This is a $5.7 million decrease from the preliminary budget proposed in October...
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Franklin County Seeks Volunteer Applicants for Board Positions

November 27, 2019

   FRANKLIN COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO LETTERKENNY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Franklin County is currently accepting applications from interested individuals for voluntary, non-paid, positions with LIDA. Applications...
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Employee of the Month for November is Tara Goetz

November 21, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Tara...
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Douglas Wilburne Named Chief Adult Probation Officer

November 14, 2019

The Board of Judges for the 39th Judicial District is pleased to announce that Douglas Wilburne has been named Chief Adult Probation Officer for the...
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Veterans Affairs

Annual Franklin County Veterans’ Expo set for November 1st

October 29, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners invite the public to the 5th Annual Veterans' Expo. The free event will be held at the Chambersburg Mall in the...
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Franklin County Announces October 2019 Employee of the Month

October 29, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee, proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Makenzie Cleary....
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Franklin County Commissioners Review the Preliminary 2020 Budget

October 22, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners reviewed the preliminary budget for 2020 at this morning’s Board of Commissioners meeting. The preliminary budget is the first step in...
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Medication Assisted Treatment Program Expands

October 14, 2019

 The Franklin County Commissioners recently contracted with Keystone Health Center and Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. to expand the medication assisted treatment (MAT) program at the Franklin County...
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Franklin County Welcomes New County Ombudsman, Volunteer Coordinator for Aging Services

September 26, 2019

Franklin County is pleased to welcome Payton Mummert as the new Ombudsman / Volunteer Coordinator for Aging Services, effective September 19th, 2019. Payton comes to...
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Franklin County Commissioners Proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 25, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners recently declared September 2019 Suicide Prevention Month in Franklin County. “Suicide is on the rise; it is a concern at any...
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Franklin County Announces September Employee of the Month

September 24, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Lisa Souders....
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Emergency Services

Franklin County 911 Dispatcher Receives Clinical Save Award

September 06, 2019

The Franklin County Commissioners and Department of Emergency Services (DES) Director John Thierwechter recently presented Makenzie Cleary, a 911 Dispatcher, with the Emergency Health Service...
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Franklin County Commissioners Issue Recovery Month Proclamation

September 03, 2019

The road to recovery is a daily challenge and long-term path to wellness.  Individuals who experience a mental and/or substance use disorder can oftentimes feel...