Franklin Township

December 19, 2024

Santa Claus Coming To Franklin Township On Saturday

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Frankin Township that is. On Saturday, December 22nd, Santa Claus will be escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls and boys this holiday weekend. The route will begin in Tomicia Springs at noon. Listen for sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santa’s arrival. When the trucks stop, please come out and see Santa Claus on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa and his elf. Neighborhoods on the route include: Tomica Springs, Hickernell Road to Stamm Hollow…

December 11, 2024

Franklin Township VFD Community Blood Drive Scheduled For 12/27

Come out and spread a special kind of cheer this holiday season. The next Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, December 27th. Please consider donating if possible. Donors will receive an exclusive 90’s themed t-shirt and a $15 Rewards gift card. The event earns funds for the department and is scheduled to take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Monday at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 **Appointments recommended** To schedule an appointment to donate: – Go to vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC5990039 – Call 1-877-25VITAL If…

November 20, 2024

Riverside Christmas Angel Drive Looking For Gift Card Donations This Holiday Season

The Riverside Christmas Angel Program is trying something new this year! The drive is looking for gift card donations in any denomination to help support the many local Riverside families in need. They can be gift cards for groceries, clothing, stores, restaurants, and anything in between. Drop off location: Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 Gift cards can be placed in the lock box located outside or you can mail to the address above. Any questions, please email: franklintwpchristmasangel@gmail.com RELATED: Santa Claus is visiting Franklin Township on Sunday, December 22nd!

October 14, 2024

Local Donation Effort For Hurricane Milton Victims Begins This Week

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26th plowing through the South, a second hurricane ravished the southern landscape. Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9th on the west coast of Florida, knocking out power to more than 3 million customers and whipping up 150 tornado warnings. As the region begins to recover and rebuild, a second local donation effort by Franklin Township will be accepting items for Hurricane Milton victims beginning on October 14th. Donations will be accepted October 14– October 18 (Monday – Friday) from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Franklin Township…

August 2, 2024

Update On Boil Water Alert For Franklin Township Residents

In a notice made available by North Sewickley Township, and shared by Franklin Township – each are providing an update on those that have been impacted, and received a hand delivered notice about the boil advisory and live on the following roads and received public water from North Sewickley Township Chapel Drive from Harpers Ferry to Marion Township Celia Road Riverview St Charles St/East Charles St East 5th Ave East 2nd Ave Shady Rest Rd Vista Lane Dairy Lane Jenny Lane Pappy Lane The contractor did not get the work done in time to get the required sample to the…

July 29, 2024

Franklin Township To Host 11th Annual National Night Out Event

Come on out and mingle with fellow community members! Franklin Township will be holding their 10th Annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 6th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. There will be free activities for children, fire safety, CPR training, prize giveaways, and food vendors. The annual event will host approximately 40 vendors for the event. According to the township, there will be firetrucks, police cars, ambulance service, face painters, a balloon twister, an obstacle course and giant slide, CPR instruction, free blood pressure screenings, hearing screening, and a dunk tank….

July 11, 2024

Franklin Twp VFD Community Blood Drive In Two Weeks

Rev up the excitement with a summer car giveaway! The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive is Friday, July 26th. The event earns funds for the department and is scheduled to take place from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26th at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 The VFD currently has only three residents signed up to donate according to the township secretary. Please consider donating if possible. **Appointments recommended** To schedule an appointment to donate: – Go to vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC5990039 – Call 1-877-25VITAL If you need…

April 12, 2024

Road Closures (Again) Due To Flooding

According to the NWS Pittsburgh, Thursday brought 2.77″ of rain shattering a 90-year-mark, and Thursday was the 25th wettest day on record (records back to 1871) for the Pittsburgh area. This is already the 3rd wettest April on record according to NWS Pittsburgh records. PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding as of noon on Friday 4/12/24: Beaver County Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Cove Hill Road and Fallston Street in Fallston Borough – Lane Restriction Route 65 between Mercer Road and Country Club Drive in North…

April 10, 2024

4th Annual Clean Up River Road Event Announced

Meet your neighbors under the Railroad Trestle and help make your community a better place. The 4th Annual Clean Up Event has been schedule for Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th for River Road in Franklin Township. The event, sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful & Berkshire Hathaway, will take place on River Road under the railroad trestle from 9:00 a.m. until noon on both days. Snacks will be provided. Contact A&J Agents, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, at amyandjoe@tprsold.com or 412-417-1332. For general PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA information: www.keeppabeautiful.org/programs/pick-up-pa/ or contact Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673 x113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

April 1, 2024

Franklin Township Announces 2024 Clean Up Day

Clean up your yard, clean up your home, and clean up your garage! Franklin Township residents are invited to participate in a township clean-up day planned for Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m. for township residents. Residents can drop off trash at the Franklin Township Building located on Route 288 in Fombell. This cleanup event is for township residents only, with two (2) passes allowed per household. A pass is good for one (1) load. Passes can be purchased in advance for $10.00 Car, $15.00 Truck or Trailer, $20.00 Dump…

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