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Commissioners Recognize Recovery Month In Franklin County

September 07, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be National Recovery Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging...
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Commissioners

Clapper Named Franklin County’s August Employee Of The Month

August 31, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the August 2023 Employee of the Month award to Quentin Clapper during the board’s Aug. 30 public...
Sheriff

Franklin County Trunk Or Treat Planned For Nov. 1

August 29, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Several Franklin County departments, local law enforcement agencies and first responders are joining forces to host a free Halloween celebration for area...
Planning

Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spraying In Hamilton Township

August 28, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township, Franklin County, will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Aug. 30.  ...
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Veterans Affairs

Franklin County Unveils New Method For Supporting Area Veterans

August 28, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the county is now accepting online donations to its Franklin County Veterans Outreach Fund,...
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Planning

Franklin County Communities Urged To Help Control Asian Tiger Mosquito Population

August 07, 2023

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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Commissioners

West Named Franklin County’s July Employee Of The Month

August 03, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the July 2023 Employee of the Month award to Kathy West during the board’s Aug. 2 public...
Planning

Public Comment Period Now Open On Draft Of Franklin County Comprehensive Plan

July 28, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are asking residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on the county’s 10-year comprehensive plan. A draft of the...
Commissioners

Franklin County Seeks Feedback On Proposed Broadband Expansion

July 26, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (July 26, 2023) – The Franklin County Commissioners invite business stakeholders and residents interested in enhancing broadband internet services to review and offer...
Area Agency on Aging

Franklin County To Host Listening Sessions On State’s Master Plan For Older Adults

July 25, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging will host a series of listening sessions on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s development of...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Recognizes Corrections Professionals For Serving Communities

July 20, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed July 16-22, 2023, to be Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week. In doing so, the commissioners...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Plans Public Meeting On Broadband Internet Services

July 13, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners invite business stakeholders and residents interested in enhancing broadband internet services to attend a public meeting at 2...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Awards Six Nursing Scholarships

July 03, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the county’s nursing scholarship program. Six area high school graduates...
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Commissioners

Rowe Named Franklin County’s June Employee Of The Month

June 29, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the June 2023 Employee of the Month award to Stacy Rowe during the board’s June 28 public...
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Commissioners

Brown Named Franklin County’s May Employee Of The Month

June 01, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May 2023 Employee of the Month award to Dennis Brown during the board’s May 31 public...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Salutes EMS Personnel

May 26, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 21-27, 2023, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County and are encouraging all...