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Five Seniors Awarded Franklin County Veterans Affairs Scholarships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the We Support You Scholarship. Five area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to continue their education after graduation. The We Support You Scholarship program provides financial support…
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Franklin County Pauses To Recognize Veterans’ Sacrifice On Memorial Day
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Earlier this month, the Franklin County Commissioners issued a proclamation formally recognizing May 25, 2026, as Memorial Day in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are encouraging residents to reflect upon the sacrifices Franklin County servicemen and women have made to preserve peace, promote freedom and support the defense of the…
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Applications Now Available For Franklin County Veterans Affairs Scholarship
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 We Support You Scholarship are now available. As many as five one-time $1,000 scholarships could be awarded. The scholarship program provides financial support to area veterans’ dependents. Eligible applicants are…
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Franklin County Names New Hires For Its Office Of Veterans Affairs
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the addition of two new staff to the county’s veterans affairs department. Joshua Curry has been appointed as the Franklin County Veterans Affairs director. As director, Curry will be responsible for overseeing services, benefit coordination, advocacy and outreach efforts to support Franklin County’s more…
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Change Announced For June MilitaryShare Food Distribution
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office has announced a scheduling change for its monthly Franklin County MilitaryShare food distribution program. Veterans and families that normally pick up their monthly food supply on the second Tuesday of each month will pick up their food on the third Tuesday of June – June 17…
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RESCHEDULED: Franklin County MilitaryShare
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County MilitaryShare food distribution event scheduled for Feb. 6 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The monthly Thursday distribution will now occur on Feb. 13. The monthly Tuesday distribution scheduled for Feb. 11 is unaffected by this scheduling change.
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Franklin County Gearing Up For Fundraiser To Support Local Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are looking forward to the 8th Annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament Aug. 30 at Penn National Golf Club, Fayetteville. As the department’s largest single fundraiser, the tournament enables the Veterans Affairs office to provide services that improve the quality of life for the more than 13,000…
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Five Seniors Awarded Franklin County Veterans Affairs Scholarships
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the We Salute You Scholarship. Five area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to continue their education after graduation. The We Salute You Scholarship program provides financial support…
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Franklin County Veterans Affairs Adds Additional Spots For Annual Golf Tournament
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Due to overwhelming demand, the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs has expanded its Eighth Annual Golf Tournament on Aug. 30 at Penn National Golf Club, Fayetteville, to now include an afternoon flight for 100 additional golfers. “This tournament consistently sells out year after year. Thanks to the team at Penn National,…
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Golf Tournament Will Boost Services, Programs For Franklin County Veterans
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners, along with the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, are pleased to announce plans for the eighth annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament, set for Aug. 30 at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville. “The Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament is consistently among the best golf…
