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March Is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the unlimited potential possessed by all residents – including those with developmental disabilities – to live, work and thrive in Franklin County. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month highlights the importance of including…
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Franklin County Recognizes Employees For Dedication, Outstanding Service
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the county’s highest employee honors when naming its 2023 SERVICE Value Award winners, Employee of the Year and Community Hero. “Every day, our employees work hard to make a difference and a positive impact on Franklin County. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what…
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Franklin County Commissioners Reaffirm Cooperation With ICE
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners reaffirmed that Franklin County is not a sanctuary county. Franklin County cooperates with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the maximum extent permissible under federal statutory law as well as federal court case law. “Franklin County is a trusted partner,” stated Adrian Smith, public affairs officer with…
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Lease Named Franklin County’s February Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the February 2024 Employee of the Month award to Beckie Lease during the board’s Feb. 28 public meeting. Lease has been employed by Franklin County since March 2022 and serves as a food service worker at the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging’s senior activity centers. February’s…
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Franklin County, rabbittransit Launch Free Medical Shuttle Service For Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County veterans are now eligible for free transportation to select regional medical facilities, thanks to a partnership between rabbittransit and Franklin County Veterans Affairs. With this new shuttle service, Franklin County veterans can reserve a ride, free of charge, to the Hagerstown Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic or the Martinsburg VA Hospital…
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Holtz Named Franklin County’s January Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the January 2024 Employee of the Month award to Sara Holtz during the board’s Jan. 31 public meeting. Holtz has been employed by Franklin County since April 2010 and serves as a correctional officer at the Franklin County Jail. January’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined…
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Applications Now Available For Franklin County Nursing Scholarship
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (January 24, 2024) – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that applications for the 2024 Franklin County Nursing Scholarship are now available. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to Franklin County high school seniors who have been accepted into an accredited four-year nursing program. Up to six one-time scholarships of…
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Return Of More Than $25,000 In Unclaimed Property To Franklin County
Chambersburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and the Franklin County Commissioners announced today that more than $25,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Franklin County. “Returning unclaimed property is always exciting, but knowing this money will help the hardworking taxpayers of Franklin County is extra meaningful,” Treasurer Garrity said. “Since taking office,…
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Byers Named Franklin County’s December Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the December 2023 Employee of the Month award to Jean Byers during the board’s Dec. 20 public meeting. Byers has been employed by Franklin County since August 1984 and serves as the chief deputy clerk in the commissioners’ office. December’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined…
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14 Franklin County Employees Complete Leadership Development Course
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and county leadership celebrated 14 employees who completed the county’s Leadership Development Program during the commissioners’ Dec. 20 public board meeting. Those who completed the 2023 class were: Selinda Dickinson, Mont Alto, Records Supervisor, Franklin County Jail; Dawn Erdenbrack, Quincy, Custodial Worker, Franklin County Property Management; Brian Guessford,…
