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ON THE AGENDA: County Commissioners

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet Wednesday, March 23. The following items are included on the agenda: A fiscal report Casting...

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ON THE AGENDA: Washington Township BOS

WAYNE HEIGHTS—The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21. The following items are included on the agenda:...

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Nomination petition forms available for legislative candidates

HARRISBURG – Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman has announced that nomination petition forms are now available for candidates for Pennsylvania General Assembly and state party...

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Schemel introduces bill on orders for life-sustaining treatment

HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) this week introduced legislation designed to help patients and providers wishing to utilize a Pennsylvania Orders for...

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Franklin County boosts rail trail expansion

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners are providing support to the Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority’s plan to expand the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail...

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Congressman John Joyce files to seek re-election

 ALTOONA—Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) formally filed his re-election paperwork, submitting over 3,000 signatures – three times the requirement – with the support...

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DMVA to host first of five virtual veteran town halls on veteran suicide prevention

ANNVILLE – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will host the first in a five-part series of virtual Veteran Town Halls...

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VA Affairs to offer assistance

WAYNESBORO—Beginning March 15 Franklin County Veterans Affairs Representative Steve Grace will be coming to American Legion Post 15, 63 E. Main St., on the...

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Commissioners advocate for decision on state’s legislative maps

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have joined with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania in urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to expedite...

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Gov. Wolf​: Pennsylvania Stands with Ukraine, ​Will Continue Supportive Actions and Efforts to Sever Financial Ties with Russia

HARRISBURG–Gov. Tom Wolf has ​said that Pennsylvania stands with Ukraine and he vowed to continue to take actions to support the country as...

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