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Franklin County Preserves 132 Acres of Farmland
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners preserved two more Franklin County farms through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program. The first, Hissong Farmstead, located in Montgomery Township, is a 50-acre crop farm. The second farm, Rice Crest Farms, is an 82.64-acre crop and livestock operation located in Guilford Township. These farms join the 135…
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Franklin County Employee of the Month for December 2018
The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the STAR Committee (Special Thanks And Recognition) proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Misty Weaver. Ms. Weaver has been employed with the Franklin County Children and Youth Services since February, 2012. She serves as a Caseworker II. The selection for the December 2018 Employee of the…
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Franklin County Grant Supports Waynesboro Industrial Museum
Last week, the Franklin County Commissioners toured the Waynesboro Industrial Museum. The museum provides visitors with awareness and insight into Waynesboro’s rich industrial heritage and hosts special displays, events, and guest speakers. “Franklin County has such a great story to tell and we really appreciate the work the museum is doing to tell that story and…
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November 2018 Employee of the Month
The Franklin County Commissioners on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Mr. Brian Smith. Brian Smith works in the Franklin County Adult Probation Office (APO) as a full time Adult Probation Officer II. He has been employed with APO since May of 2017.…
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Franklin County Commissioners Set Tentative 2019 Budget
The Franklin County Commissioners approved a tentative budget for 2019 of $163,611,900, of which $50,777,000 is the general fund. The total tax including county, library, and debt service is 30.15 mills. The budget includes a planned increase of 1.5 mills on debt service for funding the Court Facility Improvement Project. The 5.2% total increase means…
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$235K Awarded to Franklin County Community Projects
The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce 2018 Franklin County Tourism and Quality of Life Enhancement Grant recipients. “This program helps our communities promote and grow their tourism assets, strengthen Franklin County’s overall economic development efforts, and increase the quality of life for Franklin County residents,” said Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller. The grant program…
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Thursday, November 15th – Operation for County & Court Offices – EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
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Six Counties Participate in Law Enforcement Simulation Exercise
On Wednesday, November 7th, a multi-county Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) exercise was held at 14 North Main Street in downtown Chambersburg. Over 90 individuals from six counties participated in the event hosted by Franklin County. Franklin County Jail Warden Bill Bechtold addressed the participants saying, “This is a great opportunity for our county corrections…
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Law Enforcement Training Exercise to be Held on Wednesday, Nov 7
On Wednesday, November 7th, Franklin County is holding a multi-county law enforcement training exercise at the former Commissioners Complex, also known as the Chambersburg Trust Building, located at 14 North Main Street in downtown Chambersburg. The full day event will begin at 9am and involve several scenarios simulating hostage situations. “We are pleased to be…
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October 2018 Employee of the Month
The Franklin County Commissioners, on behalf of the Special Thanks And Recognition (STAR) Committee, proudly present the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Courtney Shippey. Ms. Shippey has been employed with the Franklin County Adult Probation Department since February 2017. She serves as an Adult Probation Officer II. The selection for the October 2018 Employee of…
