Category: Commissioners

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the April Employee of the Month award to Erin Witmer during the board’s May 6 public meeting. Witmer has been employed by Franklin County since March 2008 and serves as the assistant fiscal director in the county’s fiscal department. April’s employee of the Month recipient was…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have emphasized the importance of keeping motorcyclists safe by declaring May to be Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Franklin County. Motorcycle riding is not just a favorite form of transportation; it is also a popular recreation activity across the commonwealth and throughout the U.S. Pennsylvania is home to…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 25, 2026, to be Earth Day in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners demonstrated their support for balancing growth with responsible environmental stewardship as well as their commitment to working with local organizations to promote environmental education. Franklin County’s 10-year comprehensive plan, Imagine Franklin…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 19-25, 2026, to be National Library Week. In doing so, they are encouraging residents to connect with their local libraries to take advantage of the services and resources these institutions offer. Franklin County is home to seven public libraries, six of which are part of…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have declared April 19-25, 2026, to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners reaffirmed the county’s commitment to amplifying the voices of survivors and creating an environment where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed and supported. Both Pennsylvania…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March Employee of the Month award to Donna Glover during the board’s April 1 public meeting. Glover has been employed by Franklin County since July 2025 and serves as a custodial worker with the county’s property management department.  March’s employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee, which received 21 nominations for the March award, six of which…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 6-10, 2026, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support those who are returning to their communities after being released from jail.  Nearly 77,000 Pennsylvanians are estimated to be incarcerated, and 1 out of 35 individuals are under community supervision, making Pennsylvania one the highest states for supervision in the U.S.…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March 15-21, 2026, 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 and purpose.  In Pennsylvania, the Penn State…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be American Red Cross Month in Franklin County. By doing so, the commissioners are celebrating the humanitarian spirit of American Red Cross volunteers in local communities and their commitment to ensuring no one faces a crisis alone.  In celebration of American Red Cross Month, the…