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Commissioners Show Support For Crime Victims’ Rights
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 24-30, 2022 to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Franklin County and have reaffirmed the county’s commitment to ensuring that accessible, appropriate and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime. The national theme for this year’s Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “Rights,…
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April Is Safe Digging Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – This month, the Franklin County Commissioners are drawing attention to the importance of safe digging practices by recognizing April 2022 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month in Franklin County. Safe Digging Month is promoted annually by Pennsylvania 811, a utility notification information center, in an effort to encourage homeowners, businesses and…
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Commissioners Draw Attention To Sexual Assault Awareness
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Franklin County and are calling upon residents and local agencies to do their part to prevent sexual violence wherever it occurs. Sexual Assault Awareness Month draws attention to the prevalence of sexual assault, abuse and harassment…
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Franklin County Shines Light On Importance Of Early Childhood Education
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Month of the Young Child and are drawing attention to the essential role early educators play in the healthy development of America’s youth. The first years of a child’s life are critical and lay the foundation for all future learning. Educational…
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Reed Named Franklin County’s March Employee of the Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March 2022 Employee of the Month award to Paul (Ted) Reed at their public meeting April 6. Reed has been employed with Franklin County since September 1996 and currently serves as a chief deputy with the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. March’s Employee of the Month…
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Franklin County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 10-16, 2022, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County and are highlighting the vital role these dispatchers play in protecting lives, preserving property and ensuring the safety of everyone involved in emergency situations. When emergencies occur, public safety telecommunicators are the…
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Commissioners Highlight Critical Need For Child Abuse Prevention In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are urging residents and local agencies to do their part to promote the healthy growth and development of Franklin County’s youth. According to national data, 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in the U.S. in…
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Franklin County Recognizes Reentry Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (April 6, 2022) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 3-10, 2022, to be Reentry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support individuals who are returning to their communities after being released from jail. Individuals leaving incarceration can face a complex transition as they reenter society, often encountering…
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Franklin County Seeks Feedback On ARPA Funds
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are asking residents, business owners and other stakeholders to provide input on how the county should utilize its allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to best support COVID-19 recovery efforts in Franklin County. Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller stated that, “Franklin County is uniquely poised…
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Commissioners Recognize Library Week In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners today declared April 3-9, 2022 to be Franklin County Public Library Week and are urging residents to connect with their local libraries by taking advantage of the services and resources available through libraries in their communities. While the word ‘library’ may conjure images of a large building…
