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Commissioners Salute Franklin County’s Correctional Officers, Jail Employees
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, to be National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County in appreciation of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep Franklin County communities and citizens safe. Franklin County’s correctional system is designed to protect the public by separating those who…
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Franklin County Jail, Franklin Together Coordinate Resource Fair For Inmates
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Jail, in partnership with Franklin Together: The Reentry Coalition, recently hosted its first Resource Day to provide incarcerated individuals with direct access to vital community-based services and support as they prepare to reenter society. The event brought together 19 community partners that offered inmates information and resources focused on reentry planning, treatment services,…
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Franklin County Provides Updates Following Public Comments About Jail
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – On Wednesday, Warden Heather Franzoni and Franklin County Jail staff provided the Franklin County Commissioners with an update on ongoing contract negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and addressed concerns shared during public comment recently. During the Franklin County Commissioners’ Oct. 15 public meeting, a number…
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Franklin County Provides Update On Status Of Operations At County Jail
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – On Wednesday, Warden Heather Franzoni provided the Franklin County Commissioners with an update on operations at the Franklin County Jail, including the current state of staffing at the facility, during the board’s weekly public meeting. The Franklin County Jail currently employees 52 full-time and two part-time correctional officers in addition to its…
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Franzoni Named Franklin County’s New Warden
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce Heather Franzoni as the new warden of the Franklin County Jail. Franzoni replaces Christopher Schell, who stepped down from the role earlier this year. In her new position, Franzoni will supervise overall operations and administration of the jail, a 500-bed facility with a staff…
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Medication Assisted Treatment Program Expands
The Franklin County Commissioners recently contracted with Keystone Health Center and Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. to expand the medication assisted treatment (MAT) program at the Franklin County Jail. Started in 2017, Franklin County’s MAT program, known as “Jail To Community Treatment” (JTCT), aids individuals’ recovery efforts both during and after a jail stay. Due to its success rates, JTCT…
