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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…
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Stoner Named Franklin County’s May Employee of the Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May 2022 Employee of the Month award to Angela Stoner at their public meeting May 25. Stoner has been employed with Franklin County since February 2006 and currently serves as a deputy court administrator. May’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks…
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Franklin County Honors Emergency Medical Services
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 15-21, 2022 to be Emergency Medical Services Week in Franklin County and are encouraging all residents to recognize the vital role the emergency medical services (EMS) network plays in safeguarding Franklin County communities. The EMS system has evolved over time and today consists of…
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Franklin County Celebrates Older Americans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2022 to be Older Americans Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging residents to recognize the contributions these individuals make to local communities and to help create an inclusive society that supports older Americans’ choices in aging successfully. Older Americans…
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Franklin County Salutes Law Enforcement
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 15-21, 2022, to be National Police Week in Franklin County, a time to recognize the extraordinary efforts and risks law enforcement officers take to safeguard residents and communities. “By working to keep residents healthy and safe, Franklin County police officers go a long way…
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Franklin County Honors Former First Lady
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2022 to be Harriet Lane Month in recognition of former first lady and Franklin County native Harriet Lane Johnston. “Franklin County has such a great history. Harriet Lane Johnston’s story is an important part of it, and it’s good that we remind ourselves about…
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Franklin County Commissioners Applaud Commonwealth Court’s Order Affirming PUC’s Transource Project Denial
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners announced today that they have received an opinion and order of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court that affirms the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) denial of an application made by Transource Pennsylvania LLC to site and construct the “Independence Energy Connection Project” in portions of Franklin and York counties.…
