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Franklin County Commissioners Intend to Sell Vacant Land

Franklin County Commissioners Intend to Sell Vacant Land

Chambersburg, PA – The Franklin County Commissioners recently signed a letter of intent for the sale of a county-owned .84-acre lot. This lot is located in Guilford township on Franklin Farm Jane, between Route 30 and the Trout Hatchery stream.

TH Minit Markets LLC. is offering the county $625,000 for the property. TH Minit Markets LLC also intends to acquire other property adjacent to the county-owned land for a convenience store.

“The sale of this vacant property and its addition to the tax base would be a benefit to Franklin
County taxpayers.”

Commissioner Chairman Dave Keller

The letter of intent opens the discussion for the potential transfer of land but is not a binding agreement of sale. If the county enters into an agreement, the purchaser will have 150 days to undertake any inspections deemed necessary or desired and an additional 210 days for sale approval and 30 days for closing.

Found Property

On 9/1/2026 at 2:34 p.m., CPD officers were dispatched to the lobby to speak with an employee from the Hamilton Heights who brought in a wallet that was left at

Charles E. Hawk 1951-2026

Charles was a 1970 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School. He worked at Pet Inc. and Geodis warehouse in Chambersburg.

Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spray For Hamilton Township

Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 8.  Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: Sollenberger Road, Johnson Road, Leedy Drive, Holly Lane, Hamilton

2026 Ben’s Pick Contest Winners

The contest is over and the winners have been chosen. See the complete list of winners below. Winners will have a framed certificate delivered in the upcoming weeks. Thank you

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