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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…
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Clapper Named Franklin County’s August Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the August 2023 Employee of the Month award to Quentin Clapper during the board’s Aug. 30 public meeting. Clapper has been employed with Franklin County since May 2022 and currently serves as the senior planner in the county’s planning department. August’s Employee of the Month recipient was…
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West Named Franklin County’s July Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the July 2023 Employee of the Month award to Kathy West during the board’s Aug. 2 public meeting. West has been employed with Franklin County since May 1992 and serves as an Administrative Assistant II in the county’s human resources department. July’s Employee of the Month recipient…
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Franklin County Seeks Feedback On Proposed Broadband Expansion
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (July 26, 2023) – The Franklin County Commissioners invite business stakeholders and residents interested in enhancing broadband internet services to review and offer feedback on a proposed map that details broadband expansion routes in Franklin County. Feedback can be submitted online through a survey at https://bit.ly/43Fa6dt through Aug. 11. This survey is…
