CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners and Penn National Golf Club & Inn have decided 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 safety of everyone – our staff, our volunteers, our participants and the residents of Penn National – is our utmost priority,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “This tournament has always been about honoring and supporting our veterans, and we are disappointed that the cowardly actions of one individual have ruined this year’s event.”
Pennsylvania State Police-Chambersburg are investigating the threat, but a police spokeswoman said no information is available at this point in the investigation.
All proceeds from the golf tournament benefit the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Outreach Fund, which supports a variety of programs and services for Franklin County’s 13,000-plus veterans. Event sponsors and participants are eligible to receive a refund, if they so choose, by contacting the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office at 717-263-4326 Office at 717-263-4326 or [email protected].
