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Keith Named Franklin County’s November Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the November 2023 Employee of the Month award to Amanda Keith during the board’s Nov. 29 public meeting. Keith has been employed by Franklin County since July 2022 and serves as an aging care supervisor with the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging. November’s Employee of the…
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Franklin County Commissioners Present Proposed 2024 Budget
Budget Avoids Tax Increase For Eighth-Straight Year CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today presented the 2024 proposed budget of $171.2 million. The total property tax millage rate remains unchanged at 29.1 mills and consists of a general operating millage of 25.0 and debt service millage of 4.1. This marks Franklin County’s eighth consecutive…
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Seville Named Franklin County’s October Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the October 2023 Employee of the Month award to Mary K Seville during the board’s Oct. 25 public meeting. Seville has been employed with Franklin County since July 2020 and currently serves as the assistant director of the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services (DES). She was…
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Franklin County Commissioners Recognize Substance Use Prevention Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed October 2023 to be National Substance Use Prevention Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are urging residents and community leaders to do their part to increase their knowledge of substance use and how preventative strategies are essential to reducing the misuse of drugs…
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Daywalt Named Franklin County’s September Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the September 2023 Employee of the Month award to Christina Daywalt during the board’s Sept. 27 public meeting. Daywalt has been employed with Franklin County since June 1990 and currently serves as an Administrative Assistant II in the commissioners’ office. September’s Employee of the Month recipient was…
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Franklin County Outlines Blueprint For Future With Approval Of 10-Year Comprehensive Plan
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have approved the county’s 10-year comprehensive plan, Imagine Franklin 2035. The plan establishes the county’s official policy guide for short- and long-term decision making relative to growth and land management over the next decade and beyond. Imagine Franklin 2035 is available on the Franklin County website, www.franklincountypa.gov. …
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Franklin County Salutes Co-Responders, Crisis Responders
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed the week of Sept. 18, 2023 to be National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are asking residents to recognize the efforts these professionals undertake to divert individuals in mental health crisis away from the criminal justice system and…
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Franklin County Highlights Suicide Prevention
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 10, 2023, to be Suicide Prevention Day in Franklin County. In Pennsylvania, one person dies by suicide nearly every five hours, making suicide the commonwealth’s third leading cause of death for individuals ages 15-34 and the fourth leading…
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Franklin County Recognizes Hunger Action Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Hunger Action Month in Franklin County in an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity and the available resources that can help end hunger in local communities. Created by Feeding America Food Banks, Hunger Action Month is a national campaign that highlights hunger…
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Commissioners Recognize Recovery Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be National Recovery Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging residents to support those on their journey to recovery while also highlighting the services available to individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders. Now in its 34th year, National…
