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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…
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rabbittransit – Microtransit To Expand in Franklin County
Chambersburg, PA – As of April 15, rabbittransit will again expand their microtransit service, Stop Hopper, to a new area in Franklin County – Fayetteville. Stop Hopper enables residents to schedule rides on smaller, neighborhood friendly-sized public transit vehicles. Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst stated, “Stop Hopper has been a very popular and successful…
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Franklin County Stresses Importance Of Early Childhood Education
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have recognized April 2024 as the Month of the Young Child. In doing so, the commissioners join First Start Partnerships for Children and Families, Inc. and other area organizations in highlighting the crucial role early childhood educators play in the healthy development of America’s youth. “Caring for and…
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Commissioners Recognize Public Library Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have declared April 7-13, 2024, to be Franklin County Public Library Week and are urging residents to connect with their local libraries to take advantage of the services and resources these institutions offer in their communities. Franklin County is home to seven public libraries, six of which are…
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Schaeffer Named Franklin County’s March Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March 2024 Employee of the Month award to Devin Schaeffer during the board’s March 27 public meeting. Schaeffer has been employed by Franklin County since September 2014 and currently serves as a deputy sheriff sergeant in the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. March’s Employee of the Month…
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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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Franklin County Recognizes 4-H Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March 17-23, 2024, to be Pennsylvania 4-H Week in Franklin County. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, supporting nearly 6 million children and adolescents across the U.S. Its network provides youth with opportunities for leadership development, career exploration, problem solving, friendships, community involvement, passion…
