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New County Program Targets Savings For Taxpayers
CHAMBERSBURG, PA (Sept. 16, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners are confident county employees will be the “key” to reducing expenses in the day-to-day administration of Franklin County operations, which could ultimately translate into real savings for local residents. The commissioners today unveiled a new program called Franklin County Key Concepts, a unique initiative…
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September Is National Recovery Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be National Recovery Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the impact mental health and substance use disorders have not just on local communities but throughout America. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of National Recovery Month. The 2021…
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September Recognized As Suicide Prevention Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, PA (Sept. 9, 2021) – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Suicide Prevention Month in Franklin County and are urging all residents to increase their understanding of the importance of mental health and the resources that are available within their communities. Since 1995, Franklin County has lost 416 individuals to suicide. According…
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Franklin County Shows Support For America250PA
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – The Franklin County Commissioners today adopted a resolution supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial known as America250PA. Established by the Pennsylvania legislature and Gov. Wolf, America250PA is part of a nationwide effort to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding,…
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Kevin Hoffman Named Franklin County Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – Today the Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the July 2021 Employee of the Month award to Kevin Hoffman. Hoffman has been employed with Franklin County since May 2019 and currently serves as a Maintenance Worker III in the county’s Property Management department. July’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special…
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Economic Development Award
July 21, 2021 – Chambersburg, PA – Franklin County Commissioners were presented with a Property Improvement Award on Thursday, July 15 at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Breakfast. The award was presented in recognition of the new Administration Building which is located on the corner of North Second and Grant Streets…
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2021 Franklin County Nursing Scholarships
Recognizing the extraordinary demand for skilled nurses in Franklin County, the Franklin County Commissioners recently honored six area high school graduates with a one-time $2,500 scholarship in order to pursue their career in nursing. This is the fifth year of providing scholarships to area high school graduates. Since 2017, 30 $2,500.00 nursing scholarships have…
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May is Mental Health Month in Franklin County
The Commissioners proclaimed May as Mental Health Month in Franklin County, urging residents to commit to increasing their understanding of mental health, the steps our residents can take to protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges that impact everyone’s mental health.…
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Franklin County Honors Correctional Officers
The Commissioners recently proclaimed May 2-8, 2021 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County, honoring the men and women working in the Franklin County Jail (FCJ) whose diligence and professionalism provide a safe and rehabilitative environment for confined individuals. “We are grateful to these, and all of our correctional workers, whose diligence…
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Franklin County Employee of the Month for April is Libby Strayer
The Franklin County Commissioners proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Libby Strayer who has been employed with Franklin County since February 2017. She currently serves as an Adult Probation Officer III. The selection for the April 2021 Employee of the Month was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee out…
