Category: Commissioners

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…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the February Employee of the Month award to Kyle Fleming during the board’s Feb. 25 public meeting. Fleming has been employed by Franklin County since July 2008 and serves as a correctional officer at the Franklin County Jail.  February’s employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee, which received four nominations for the February…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed Feb. 20, 2026, to be Government Communicators Day in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging residents to recognize the commitment and dedication these professionals at all levels of government put forth in serving their communities and residents.  The term ‘government communicator’ encompasses a variety of roles in the communications field, including public relations professionals, social…