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Franklin County Highlights Motorcycle Safety

May 01, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have emphasized the importance of keeping motorcyclists safe by declaring May to be Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in...
Human Services

Hurley Tapped To Lead Franklin County’s Human Services Division

April 30, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce Tawnya Hurley as the new administrator of the county’s human services division. As human...
Courts

Meyers Receives Excellence In CJAB Leadership Award

April 29, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. ─ On April 22, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) concluded its 2026 Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Conference in State...
Elections

Independents Unable To Vote In Municipal Primary Election In May

April 28, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Voters who are currently registered as an Independent/Nonpartisan or with any minor political party (i.e. Green, Libertarian, Constitutional, etc.) are not permitted...
Courts

Public Comment Period On Magisterial District Reestablishment Report

April 27, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The 39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas has released a Magisterial District Reestablishment Report for a 30-day public review and comment...
Courts

New Franklin County Local Criminal Rules Of Procedure Regarding Electronic Transmittal of Transcripts, Associated Documents

April 27, 2026

On April 24, 2026, the Honorable Shawn D. Meyers, President Judge of the 39th Judicial District, signed an order indicating the Franklin County Branch of...
Commissioners

Commissioners Recognize Earth Day, Environmental Education In Franklin County

April 23, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 25, 2026, to be Earth Day in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners demonstrated...
Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Highlight Value Of Public Libraries

April 22, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 19-25, 2026, to be National Library Week. In doing so, they are encouraging residents to...
Elections

Tips On Registering To Vote, Updating Voter Information

April 21, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvanians have until May 4 to register to vote or make changes to their voter registration information – including party affiliation –...
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Commissioners

Franklin County Commissioners Show Support For Crime Victims’ Rights

April 17, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have declared April 19-25, 2026, to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the...
Area Agency on Aging

Franklin County Area Agency On Aging, Chambersburg Senior Center Relocating

April 13, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Beginning June 1, the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and Chambersburg Senior Activity Center will have a new home in the...
Emergency Services

Franklin County Honors Its Dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators

April 12, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 12-18, 2026, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County. In doing so,...
Planning

Franklin County Makes Revisions To Proposed Data Center Ordinance

April 09, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Following public feedback and further consideration, the Franklin County Commissioners on Wednesday released a revised version of a proposed amendment to the county’s subdivision and land development...
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Jail

Franklin County Jail, Franklin Together Coordinate Resource Fair For Inmates

April 08, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Jail, in partnership with Franklin Together: The Reentry Coalition, recently hosted its first Resource Day to provide incarcerated individuals with...
Human Services

Franklin County Commissioners Underscore Shared Responsibility Of Protecting Children

April 06, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (April 6, 2026) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2026 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are encouraging all residents, community leaders and stakeholders to...
Commissioners

Franklin County Sets Second Public Hearing On Proposed Data Center Ordinance

April 03, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.  – The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents to a public hearing on an amendment to the county’s existing subdivision and land development ordinance that would establish regulations for data center development in Franklin...