Category: County News

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners announced today that the countywide burn ban on all open fires has been lifted, effective immediately. The move comes at the recommendation of the district forester and with the support of several fire chiefs across the county. Franklin County has received a sufficient amount of rain since first…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners announced today a countywide burn ban on all open fires. The resolution was adopted at the commissioners’ public board meeting earlier today. The ban remains in effect for up to 30 days. By law, county commissioners may only enact a burn ban after receiving a written recommendation from…

Due to inclement weather, Franklin County Government and Court offices will delay opening until 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled. Personnel with a start time which is the same or later than 10:30 am will report at their scheduled time.    To hear information on weather-related…

Due to inclement weather, Franklin County Government and Court offices will delay opening until 10:30 am on Friday, January 19, 2024. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled.   To hear information on weather-related announcements, County employees may call (717) 264-4125. This number will be updated with a recorded message outlining the County’s status.…

Franklin County Government and Court offices will close at 3pm today, February 18th, due to inclement weather.  Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled.  

Due to the recent storm, Franklin County Government offices will open at 11 AM today, Tuesday February 2nd.  The Tuesday, 2/2, court proceedings scheduled in the morning will be cancelled and rescheduled.  Court scheduled for the afternoon will proceed as planned. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled.     

Due to inclement weather, Franklin County Court and County offices are CLOSED today, Monday, February 1st, 2021.  Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled.     Additional delays/closure situations will also be announced on the following local TV and radio stations: TV STATIONS – WGAL ABC 27   RADIO STATIONS – WCHA 800 AM WIKZ…

Due to the predicted storm, Franklin County Government and Court offices will close at noon today, December 16th, and will delay opening to 10 a.m. on Thursday December 17th. Essential personnel should report to work as scheduled.  The 6:00 p.m. Board of Commissioners meeting to fix the salaries for Franklin County Elected Officials will still occur remotely.…