Posts Tagged ‘franklin county’
Ribbon Cutting: Community State Bank
We recently celebrated the grand opening of Community State Bank’s new branch at 6962 Lincoln Way West in St. Thomas with a Ribbon Cutting. Congratulations! Community State Bank (CSB) opened its doors for business on January 11, 1951. Headquartered in Orbisonia, St. Thomas is their seventh branch. CSB also recently unveiled a new brand; their…
Read MoreGiving Back: M&T Bank Donates $37,000
M&T Bank recently presented $37,000 in donations to nine Franklin County organizations at their annual charitable luncheon. Recipients included Institute at Renfrew, Maranatha Ministry Inc., Over the Rainbow Children’s Advocacy Center, The Salvation Army, Shalom Christian Academy, South Central Community Action Programs, St. Thomas Food Bank, Upper Path Presbyterian Church, and Women In Need. Commenting…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Franklin County Career Tech Practical Nursing Program
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center Practical Nursing Program was founded in 1958 with the mission to educate and prepare adult learners to competently and safely practice as entry level practical nurses. Together with local clinical facilities, the Program’s excellent faculty of registered nurses and certified nurse educators prepares adult students of all backgrounds…
Read MoreWhat’s So Special About Chambersburg Peaches?
The Chamber office is a source for community news and information; often we receive calls from visitors asking about local businesses, relocation details and Chambersburg peaches. It’s not uncommon for someone to call in February and ask, “When are Chambersburg peaches in season?” According to Dwight Mickey, owner of Shatzer’s Fruit Market, Chambersburg peaches are always…
Read MoreState Legislators Attend 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast
A panel of six state legislators gathered to discuss issues regarding workforce development, education, minimum wage laws and more with the business community at the 4th Annual Franklin County Legislative Breakfast held recently in Chambersburg, Pa.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: W&B Prime Construction Services LLC
W and B Prime Construction Services was founded in 2015 by Gary Whitfield and Dwight Burkett. They specialize in new custom builds for both commercial and residential properties, as well as, preservation projects that help maintain the historical integrity of the buildings.
Read MoreLeadership Franklin County Recognizes 23 High School Sophomores for Leadership Training
A group of twenty-three high school sophomores graduated from a year-long leadership training program on Tuesday surrounded by friends and family at Wilson College.
Read MoreLeadership Franklin County Anniversary
This year marks the 10th year of our LFC Youth program! The Foundation’s first youth class in 2009 had ninth grade applicants, of which 23 were selected.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Franklin County Literacy Council
The LIU12 Franklin County Literacy Council -a subsidiary program of Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12, a local education provider- is a non-profit agency 501(c)(3). The FCLC has been serving and empowering Franklin County residents 18 years of age and older by providing free, tailored-to-need literacy programs through the aid of dedicated volunteers and generous donations from community partners and individual contributors since 1985.
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