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2020 Franklin County Nursing Scholarship – Deadline Extended
Due to unprecedented circumstances, the deadline for the 2020 Franklin County Nursing Scholarship is extended from March 26, 2020 to 4:30 PM on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Please submit all information, with the exception of the high school guidance counselor reference and an official transcript, to hr@franklincountypa.gov. Applications may also be mailed to Franklin County Government Attn: Human…
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County Modifies Operations in Response to COVID-19, Maintains Services
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners wants to reassure residents that they, along with state and local emergency service and healthcare partners, are ready to address the health, safety and welfare needs of the community. “Public and workforce safety is our number one priority. By limiting foot traffic to our buildings, we are minimizing…
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Board of Commissioners Meetings Move to Once a Week
The Board of Commissioners approved changing the time and place of future board meetings. In January, commissioners directed staff to consider the logistics of moving meetings from twice a week to once a week. They decided to make the change now in order to minimize exposure to COVID-19 and practice social distancing. The meetings will…
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County and Courts Declare Emergency in Preparation for COVID-19
Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), and the increasing likelihood of the virus spreading to Franklin County, the Franklin County Commissioners declared a disaster emergency, effective March 17th, 2020. The declaration allows staff to expedite activities related to emergency response and readies the county for federal funding for costs related to COVID-19. In addition,…
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Franklin County Seeks Volunteer Applicants for Board Positions
APPOINTMENT TO FRANKLIN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Franklin County is currently accepting letters of application from interested individuals for voluntary, non-paid positions with the FCIDA. Letters will be accepted until 4:00pm on March 27, 2020. For details, call the Commissioners’ Office at 261-3812. FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CARRIE E. GRAY County Administrator/Chief Clerk…
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Franklin County residents urged to respond to 2020 Census
The Franklin County Commissioners proclaimed April 1, 2020 as Census Day in Franklin County and are urging all residents to respond to 2020 Census invitations. Census data is used to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funding across the country each year. In Pennsylvania, that translates to around $2,400 per person in federal funds per…
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Franklin County Prepares for Coronavirus
The health and welfare of Franklin County residents and employees is the County’s primary concern. Because of this, Franklin County is prepared to support the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH), Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PADHS), and local governments in the response, recovery, and mitigation efforts to combat a…
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James Powell Named February Employee of the Month
The Franklin County Commissioners proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. James Powell. Mr. Powell has been employed with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office since November of 2012. He currently serves in a casual status as a Security Guard. The selection for the February 2020 Employee of the Month was determined from a total…
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County Files Petition to Intervene in Transource Hearing
The Franklin County Commissioners voted to file a petition to intervene in the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) hearing regarding the installation of the Transource high-voltage transmission line set to pass through approximately 24 miles of Franklin County. At the court’s discretion, the petition will allow the County to join the hearing, even though the County is…
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Franklin County Recognizes Dee Allison for 20 Years of Service to Seniors
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Verdona “Dee” Allison for her over 20 years as a volunteer ombudsman, helping people living in long-term care. As a volunteer ombudsman, Dee provided reports on over 900 facility visits throughout the County and was involved with over 10,000 residents. Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller called Ms. Allison…
