Franklin County

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Announces Winners of "It Is Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing" Essay Contest

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau knows doing the right thing shaped American history. It launched the nation and shaped African American history and women's history. It catalyzed civil rights and environmental rights. Doing the right thing is how history plays out every day in the lives of ordinary people. Each year, it inspires Franklin County Visitors Bureau's "It Is Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest."

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces winners of annual essay contest with a theme of it is always the right time to do the right thing.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau knows doing the right thing shaped American history.
  • Each year, it inspires Franklin County Visitors Bureau's "It Is Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest."
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information on 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Opens "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience" at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

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Monday, August 29, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., August 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Franklin County Visitors Bureau is pleased to host "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience," a new exhibit in the lobby of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. The exhibit showcases more than 400 photographs, excerpts of memoirs, and document facsimiles to tell the story of repatriated Italian POWs, housed and working at Letterkenny Depot during World War II. Letterkenny Chapel is a lasting artifact of these men, who visioned and created the place of worship. A special dedication and welcome to Italian family and friends of the repatriated men will take place at 9:30 AM on September 10, 2022 at the 11/30 Visitors Center. The public is invited to attend.

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau opens "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center on September 10, to highlight a unique part of local and world history.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., August 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau is pleased to host "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience," a new exhibit in the lobby of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience" tells their unique story.
  • "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience" is a joint effort of Dr. Alan Perry, Giorgia Magni , Historic Letterkenny Committee, and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau with exhibit design by Visitors Bureau senior designer Patricia Bunn.

Draganfly Earns New Record Fourth Quarter Sales and New Record Annual Sales

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Monday, April 4, 2022

The financial year 2021 was another milestone year for Draganfly as 2021 marked another record revenue year for the Company.

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  • The financial year 2021 was another milestone year for Draganfly as 2021 marked another record revenue year for the Company.
  • Product sales increased $2,016,176 or 65.3% in 2021 as compared to 2020 while services revenue increased $674,178 or 52.8% in 2021 compared to 2020.
  • As a result of increased product sales and service revenue, the Companys Gross Profit increased by $883,488 or 50.2%.
  • As a percentage of sales, gross margin decreased from 40.3% in 2020 to 37.5% in 2021 based on product mix.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Highlights Leadership Lessons Book Signing By Dr. Betty Moseley Brown

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau welcomes Dr. Betty Moseley Brown to the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center on March 19 for a book signing and reminiscence of hometown Chambersburg PA. Moseley Brown is signing her new book, Leadership Lessons: Personal Reflections from a Woman Marine, beginning at 1 PM in the second level of the 11/30 Visitors Center.

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  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau welcomes Dr. Betty Moseley Brown to the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center on March 19 for a book signing and reminiscence of hometown Chambersburg PA. Moseley Brown is signing her new book, Leadership Lessons: Personal Reflections from a Woman Marine, beginning at 1 PM in the second level of the 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • She followed in the footsteps of her mother, Orenda Moseley, who served in the Army; and her father, James Moseley, who served in the Air Force.
  • Writing the book, Moseley Brown created an acronym, using each letter of Marines to highlight the qualities so important in her service and life.
  • Moseley Brown is giving a portion of the proceeds of the book to support The Women's Memorial , pictured on the book's cover.

Ohio Leadership: New Law Enforcement Recruitment Program Focuses on College Students

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The College to Law Enforcement PathwayProgram, which accepted its first candidate enrollees in early 2022, exists to create a pool of pre-qualified, college-educated, mentored law-enforcement candidates for law enforcement agencies in Ohio.

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  • The College to Law Enforcement PathwayProgram, which accepted its first candidate enrollees in early 2022, exists to create a pool of pre-qualified, college-educated, mentored law-enforcement candidates for law enforcement agencies in Ohio.
  • The program was first introduced last year by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and it is a byproduct of the Governors implementation of the Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment.
  • Geist, from Springfield, Ohio, hopes participating in the program will aid his long-term career goals of serving in law enforcement in his home state.
  • Working with Governor DeWine and Ohios Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment (OLER) is central to the success of this program.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Kicks Off A Cappella & Unplugged 2022 with Open Mic at 11/30 Visitors Center

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Outdoors was cold, but inside Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB ) was keeping everyone warm and cozy with the first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.

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  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Outdoors was cold, but inside Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB ) was keeping everyone warm and cozy with the first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • Held in the Great Room of the 11/30 Visitors Center, overlooking the square of Chambersburg, an audience of ninety-six enjoyed fifteen performances.
  • The first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic of 2022 passed through seven performers to Round 1.
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information and 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Thanks Supporters of 3rd Annual Festival of Trees--A Fundraiser to Support Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau thanks supporters for making the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees a success.

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  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau thanks supporters for making the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees a success.
  • Festival of Trees raised $2700 for the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance.
  • FCVB hopes to increase the display to 50 trees and wreaths and again raise funds to support the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance.
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information on 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Public Lands, New Outdoor Store Concept from DICK'S Sporting Goods, Announces Support for Conservation of and Access to Public Lands and Outdoor Spaces Ahead of Grand Opening

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

As part of this commitment, Public Lands, as member of 1% for the Planet, is donating one percent of all gross sales to The Public Lands Fund.

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  • As part of this commitment, Public Lands, as member of 1% for the Planet, is donating one percent of all gross sales to The Public Lands Fund.
  • The Public Lands Fund, an initiative of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation 501(c)(3) charity, will partner with an initial set of ten environmental nonprofit organizations.
  • The first Public Lands store, in the Pittsburgh area, will have its grand opening on the weekend of September 24-26.
  • "At Public Lands, our mission is to celebrate and protect public lands for all," said Todd Spaletto, President, Public Lands.