Category: Commissioners

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed July 16-22, 2023, to be Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week. In doing so, the commissioners are drawing attention to the important role these men and women play in protecting Franklin County communities through their support of those reentering society following incarceration. Pretrial, probation and parole…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners invite business stakeholders and residents interested in enhancing broadband internet services to attend a public meeting at 2 p.m. July 25 at the Franklin County Administration Building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg. A virtual option will also be available for individuals unable to attend the meeting in person…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the county’s nursing scholarship program. Six area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Since 2017, the scholarship program has provided financial assistance to 42 Franklin County high school seniors pursuing…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the June 2023 Employee of the Month award to Stacy Rowe during the board’s June 28 public meeting. Rowe has been employed with Franklin County since July 2011 and serves as the human services fiscal manager in the county’s fiscal department. June’s Employee of the Month recipient…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May 2023 Employee of the Month award to Dennis Brown during the board’s May 31 public meeting. Brown has been employed with Franklin County since October 2018 and serves as a Maintenance Worker I with the county’s Property Management department. May’s Employee of the Month recipient…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 21-27, 2023, to be Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County and are encouraging all residents to recognize the vital role members of the emergency medical services (EMS) network play in safeguarding Franklin County communities. The EMS system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians,…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May to be Older Americans Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging residents to celebrate older citizens, to help create a community that welcomes these older Americans, and to encourage older residents to pave their own paths as they age. May 2023…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners want to keep motorcyclists safe and have declared May to be Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Franklin County. Not only is motorcycle riding a favorite form of transportation, it’s also a popular recreation activity. Pennsylvania is home to nearly 850,000 licensed motorcyclists. With that many motorcyclists on the…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2023 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…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2023 to be Mental Health Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are urging area residents, businesses and institutions to recommit to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health and the steps citizens can take to protect their mental health. Mental health conditions…