FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The eighth annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament has been canceled due to direct threats toward participants, according to Franklin County Commissioners.

The event, set to take place on Aug. 30, was canceled by the Franklin County Commissioners and Penn National Golf Club after an unknown individual made an unspecified threat toward participants early in the week.

“The safety of everyone – our staff, our volunteers, our participants and the residents of Penn National – is our utmost priority,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “This tournament has always been about honoring and supporting our veterans and we are disappointed that the cowardly actions of one individual have ruined this year’s event.”

According to Franklin County Commissioners, all the proceeds from the tournament would benefit the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Outreach Fund. The Fund supports various programs and services for over 13,000 veterans living in the Franklin County Area.

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Because this year’s event was abruptly canceled, sponsors and participants are eligible for refunds.

Contact the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office at 717-263-4326 to receive a refund. For those who don’t wish to be refunded, their contributions to this year’s tournament will still go towards the outreach fund.

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