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Commissioners Salute Franklin County Correctional Officers, Jail Employees
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 5-11, 2024, to be National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County in appreciation of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep Franklin County communities and citizens safe. Franklin County’s correctional system is designed to protect the public by separating those who…
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May Is Mental Health Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2024 to be Mental Health Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are urging residents to educate themselves on the impact mental health has on communities and to reduce the stigma shrouding the topic of mental health. Mental health conditions are real and…
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Franklin County Salutes Its Active Military, Veterans In May
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2024 to be Military Appreciation Month and are encouraging residents to honor the commitment and sacrifice made by current, former and fallen members of all branches of the U.S. armed forces. Military Appreciation Month serves as a reminder of the important role U.S. armed forces…
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Daywalt Named Franklin County’s April Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the April 2024 Employee of the Month award to Dalton Daywalt during the board’s April 24 public meeting. Daywalt has been employed by Franklin County since March 2016 and currently serves as a probation officer with the Franklin County Adult Probation/Parole department. April’s Employee of the Month…
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Franklin County Commissioners Show Support For Crime Victims’ Rights
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 21-27, 2024 to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners have reaffirmed the county’s commitment to amplifying the voices of survivors and creating an environment where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed and supported. The…
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Commissioners Recognize Earth Day, Environmental Education In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 27, 2024 to be Earth Day in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners demonstrated their commitment to working with area groups and organizations to promote environmental awareness and education across Franklin County both now and in the future. “As Franklin County continues to…
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Franklin County Honors Public Safety Telecommunicators
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 14-20, 2024, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County. In doing so, they are highlighting the role these individuals play as a critical link between citizens and emergency services. When emergencies occur, public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact…
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Reminder – Franklin County Commissioners Modify Schedule To Include Evening Meetings
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have adjusted their public board meeting schedule to now include a monthly evening meeting, beginning April 17. Commissioners’ public board meetings are normally held on Wednesdays beginning at 10 a.m. at the Franklin County Administration Building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg. Beginning April 17, the board will…
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Commissioners Emphasize Importance Of Child Abuse Prevention In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2024 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are encouraging all residents, community leaders and stakeholders to do their part to stop the mistreatment of children and to provide families with the necessary supports to be successful. According to national data from the Department of Health…
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Franklin County Recognizes Reentry Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 14-20, 2024, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support individuals who are returning to their communities after being released from jail. More than 73,000 Pennsylvanians are estimated to be incarcerated; another 171,000 are under community supervision. Locally, an average…
