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CareerTech Launches CT Social for 2026-27 School Year

The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has launched CT Social for the 2026-27 school year.

The program gives CareerTech students opportunities to take a break, relax and build relationships with peers and adults outside their career and technical education programs.

CT Social promotes positive childhood experiences, including supportive interactions with adults and mentors, caring peer relationships, and connections to schools and the community.

Photo credits to Franklin County Career and Technology Center

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

Weather Update for Franklin County 10/15/2026

Chambersburg will see cooler weather Thursday before temperatures climb into the 80s Friday. Showers and possible thunderstorms will move through ahead of a sharp cooldown for the weekend. Today: Thursday,

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