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Franklin County Commissioners Bringing Board Meeting To Quincy Township
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s May 21 public meeting will be held at the Quincy Township Municipal Building. The May 21 meeting will be the commissioners’ second quarterly “on the road” public board meeting in 2025. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the township office…
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Franklin County Recognizes Reentry Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 21-25, 2025, 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. More than 73,000 Pennsylvanians are estimated to be incarcerated; another 171,000 are under community supervision. Locally, an average…
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Franklin County Emphasizes Importance Of Recognizing, Reporting Child Abuse
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2025 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are encouraging all residents, community leaders and stakeholders to do their part to stop the mistreatment of children and to provide families with the necessary supports to be successful. Locally, Franklin County Children and Youth Services (CYS)…
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Commissioners Recognize Public Library Week In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recognized April 6-12, 2025, as Franklin County Public Library Week. In doing so, they urged residents to connect with their local libraries to take advantage of the services and resources these institutions offer in their communities. Franklin County is home to seven public libraries, six of which are…
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Franklin County Stresses Importance Of Early Childhood Education
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have recognized April 2025 as the Month of the Young Child. In doing so, the commissioners join First Start Partnerships for Children and Families, Inc. and other area organizations in highlighting the crucial role early childhood educators play in the healthy development of America’s youth. “As a community,…
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Franklin County Honors Its Dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicators
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 13-19, 2025, to be National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Franklin County. In doing so, they are highlighting the role these individuals play as a critical link between citizens and emergency services. When emergencies occur, public safety telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact…
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Anthony Named Franklin County’s March Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the March Employee of the Month award to Teresa Anthony during the board’s March 26 public meeting. Anthony has been employed by Franklin County since September 1985 and serves as the director of the county’s domestic relations office. March’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined…
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Franklin County Recognizes 4-H Week
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March 16-22, 2025, to be Pennsylvania 4-H Week in Franklin County. 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, supporting nearly 6 million children and adolescents across the U.S. Its network provides youth with opportunities for leadership development, career exploration, problem solving, friendships, community involvement, passion…
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Franklin County Recognizes Employees For Dedication, Outstanding Service
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the county’s highest employee honors when naming its 2024 SERVICE Value Award winners, Employee of the Year and Community Hero. “Franklin County is fortunate to have incredible staff who work across all our departments,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “There are many employees who…
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March Is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month In Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County. In doing so, they are drawing attention to the unlimited potential possessed by all residents – including those with developmental disabilities – to live, work and thrive in Franklin County. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month highlights the…
