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Planning

Franklin County Communities Urged To Help Control Asian Tiger Mosquito Population

July 16, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are reminding residents about how they can protect themselves and others against the invasive and bothersome Asian tiger...
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Veterans Affairs

Five Seniors Awarded Franklin County Veterans Affairs Scholarships

July 15, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the We...
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Commissioners

Eichelberger Named Franklin County’s June Employee Of The Month

July 11, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the June 2024 Employee of the Month award to Cody Eichelberger during the board’s July 10 public...
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Approve Settlement For Proposed Transource Project

July 10, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners announced today the approval of a settlement agreement that marks the end of the county’s active opposition to...
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Emergency Services

Seville Named Director Of Franklin County Department Of Emergency Services

July 09, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Mary K. Seville has been named the director of Franklin County’s Department of...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Rolls Out Crisis Intervention Program For Employees

June 28, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have unveiled a new initiative to assist employees who are struggling after experiencing a stressful incident on the...
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Issue Statement On Future Of South Mountain Golf Course

June 21, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) plans to terminate...
District Attorney

Franklin County DA Ian Brink Extends Condolences To Family Of Greencastle Police Chief Russell

June 06, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Less than a month ago, I was honored to be in attendance as Keith Russell was sworn in as the chief of...
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Commissioners

Merletti Named Franklin County’s May Employee Of The Month

May 30, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May 2024 Employee of the Month award to Anthony Merletti during the board’s May 29 public...
Commissioners

Franklin County Resolves Longtime Erroneous Sanctuary County Status

May 29, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that Franklin County has been successfully removed as a sanctuary county on a list...
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Bringing Board Meeting To Antrim Township

May 28, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s June 19 public meeting will be held at the Antrim Township Municipal...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Names Winners Of Student Time Capsule Competition

May 28, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have announced the winners of a countywide competition that asked local students to share what they love about...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Celebrates 60 Years Of SCCAP During Community Action Month

May 23, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2024 to be Community Action Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are...
Planning

Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Greene Township

May 21, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Greene Township, Franklin County, will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on May 23.  ...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Recognizes Community Contributions Of Salvation Army

May 17, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 13-19, 2024, to be National Salvation Army Week in Franklin County. The Salvation Army has...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Salutes EMS Personnel

May 16, 2024

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 19-25, 2024, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the...