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Franklin County Commissioners Award Grant To Habitat For Humanity
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners allocated $70,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County to assist the nonprofit’s Home Ownership Program. The commissioners approved the allocation at their Sept. 7 public meeting. With this funding, Habitat for Humanity will build a home in Blue Ridge Summit and…
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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 drawing attention to the impact mental health and substance use disorders have on communities as well as the services that are available to help those on their journey of recovery. …
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West Named Franklin County’s August Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the August 2022 Employee of the Month award to Zachary West during the board’s Aug. 31 public meeting. West has been employed with Franklin County since January 2021 and currently serves as a desktop support specialist with the county’s information technology services (ITS) department. August’s Employee…
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Stouffer Named Franklin County’s July Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the July 2022 Employee of the Month award to Lisa Stouffer during the board’s July 27 public meeting. Stouffer has been employed with Franklin County since April 2021 and currently serves as the purchasing coordinator with the county’s procurement department. July’s Employee of the Month recipient was…
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rabbittransit Microtransit Service Expanding To Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – As of Aug. 15, rabbittransit will expand its Stop Hopper microtransit service to Chambersburg. The Stop Hopper services residents through small, neighborhood friendly-sized public transit vehicles. For just $2 per ride, riders can travel anywhere within the designated service zone by requesting a ride using the Stop Hopper smartphone app. Following a…
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Franklin County Recognizes Corrections Professionals During Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed July 18-24, 2022, 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 keeping Franklin County communities safe through their support of those reentering society following incarceration. Pretrial, probation…
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Photographers Encouraged To Share Franklin County Images Through Contest
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are calling upon all photographers to help tell the story of Franklin County through a countywide photo contest. Photographers will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity while sharing images of what they love about the county, its people and its culture. Submitted entries will be used to…
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ARPA Funds Now Available In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have sponsored funds to be used for the IMPACT! Grant Program, which provides $10 million for projects to assist municipalities, municipal authorities and non-profit organizations that are located and operating within Franklin County. Proposed projects must meet one of the following goals: Provide general governmental services that…
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Simmons Named Franklin County’s June Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the June 2022 Employee of the Month award to Megan Simmons during the board’s June 29 public meeting. Simmons has been employed with Franklin County since July 2017 and currently serves as a Caseworker III – Intake with the county’s Children and Youth Services department. June’s…
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Franklin County Awards Six Nursing Scholarships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2022 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 36 Franklin County high school seniors…
