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Franklin County Highlights Hunger Action Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Hunger Action Month in Franklin County in an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity and the available resources that can help end hunger in local communities. Hunger Action Month is a national campaign that highlights hunger issues facing communities across the…
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Franklin County, Penn National Cancel Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and Penn National Golf Club & Inn have made the difficult decision to cancel the 8th Annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament, scheduled for Aug. 30. The decision was made after an unknown individual made an unspecified threat directed at tournament participants earlier this week. “The…
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Long Named Franklin County’s August Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the August 2024 Employee of the Month award to Zachary Long during the board’s Aug. 28 public meeting. Long has been employed by Franklin County since February 2022 and serves as an administrative assistant in the county’s planning department. August’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined…
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Scott Named Franklin County’s July Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the July 2024 Employee of the Month award to Tyler Scott during the board’s Aug. 8 public meeting. Scott has been employed by Franklin County since February 2019 and serves as a probation officer with the county’s adult probation department. July’s Employee of the Month recipient was…
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Franklin County Commissioners Bringing Board Meeting To Path Valley
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s Aug. 21 public meeting will be held at the Fannett-Metal Elementary School. The Aug. 21 meeting will be the second of the commissioners’ quarterly “on the road” public board meetings to be held at off-site locations around Franklin County. The meeting…
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Franklin County Awards Six Nursing Scholarships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the county’s nursing scholarship program. Six area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Since 2017, the scholarship program has provided financial assistance to 48 Franklin County high school seniors pursuing…
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Eichelberger Named Franklin County’s June Employee Of The Month
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the June 2024 Employee of the Month award to Cody Eichelberger during the board’s July 10 public meeting. Eichelberger has been employed by Franklin County since January 2018 and serves as a probation officer with the county’s adult probation department. June’s Employee of the Month recipient was…
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Franklin County Commissioners Approve Settlement For Proposed Transource Project
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners announced today the approval of a settlement agreement that marks the end of the county’s active opposition to a planned energy transmission project through areas of Franklin County. In 2021, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) denied an application submitted by Transource Pennsylvania LLC for a high-voltage…
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Franklin County Rolls Out Crisis Intervention Program For Employees
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have unveiled a new initiative to assist employees who are struggling after experiencing a stressful incident on the job or in their personal lives. Franklin County’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team is an internal confidential support group of trained county staff who offer debriefing services and “emotional…
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Franklin County Commissioners Issue Statement On Future Of South Mountain Golf Course
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) plans to terminate its lease of the South Mountain Golf Course: “The Franklin County Commissioners have heard from many residents and organizations who support preserving the South Mountain Golf Course. We have…
