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Stefano, Rigby Announce $9.9 Million in Funding for Windber Area Authority Cost-Saving Energy Project
Windber Area Authority, serving Cambria and Somerset counties, was awarded a $9.9 million low-interest loan today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for energy upgrades to the Ingleside Sewage Treatment Plant in Richmond Township in Cambria County, according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71). [Read More]
Metzgar, Stefano Obtain $2.15 Million in State Funding for Somerset County
Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced they secured $2.15 million in state funding to assist with six local improvement projects in Somerset County. [Read More]
Metzgar, Stefano Land Major Award for Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority
Continuing their mission to help Somerset County residents, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar’s (R-69) and Sen. Pat Stefano’s (R-32) efforts were successful in securing just over $12.58 million in grant and loan funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to assist with Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority’s water quality project. Out of this allocation, $8.8 million is deemed a grant. [Read More]
Stefano, Topper Announce Bedford County to Receive More than $3.4 Million in Roadway and Sewer State Grant Funding
HARRISBURG – Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and House Minority Leader Rep. Jesse Topper (R-78) announced today Bedford County roadway and sewer projects will benefit from more than $3.4 million in state grants. The funding was administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). “Reliable infrastructure is critical. By improving roads, bridges, and essential water and sewer […] [Read More]
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Supporting the future of agriculture starts with investing in students. 🚜 Every year, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation awards funds to college students with a background in agricultural education. This year, three scholarship recipients call Fayette and Somerset Counties home:
🍎 Elizabeth Dice of Smithfield, studying at Penn State Fayette
🍎 Samantha Hayman of Berlin, studying at Mount Aloysius College
🍎 Lydia Sheeler of Somerset, studying at Potomac State College
Congratulations Elizabeth, Samantha and Lydia! Thank you for your hand in moving Pennsylvania agriculture forward. 🌽🐄
Layton Bridge has stood for more than a century and now it’s finally being replaced. This week, I was proud to join PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and local leaders to break ground on the long-awaited replacement project.
🚧 Built in 1899, the current bridge will be replaced with a modern three-span structure, along with roadway and nearby bridge improvements. PennDOT will keep the existing bridge open as long as possible during construction, and once complete, this new bridge will safely serve Perryopolis and Perry Township for generations to come.
Somerset County unveiled its America250PA Bells Across PA bell at the County Annex Office Building. 🔔 Designed by local artist Kathy Trexel Reed and titled “Unending Spirit,” the bell is a meaningful tribute to the spirit of Somerset County and our nation`s 250-year history!
In honor of America250PA, Fayette County’s Bells Across PA bell, “Revolution to Resilience,” was unveiled at the Fayette County Courthouse in Uniontown. 🔔 This piece, created by local artist James Mochnsky of the Touchstone Center for Crafts, beautifully reflects the strength and resilience that defines Fayette County`s history, from the American Revolution to today.
Proud to celebrate our local artists and our shared history as we count down to our nation`s 250th birthday!
📚 Had a great time visiting Bullskin Township Elementary with America250PA’s Keystone Classroom Initiative! I loved reading to students and celebrating PA’s role in our nation’s 250-year story.
A proud moment for Bedford County! 🔔 I was honored to join community members and America250PA representatives for the unveiling of the Bedford County bell as part of the Bells Across PA program, marking the countdown to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
This initiative highlights Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story and the vital part communities like Bedford County have played in shaping our commonwealth.
Beautifully designed by artists Morgan Young and the late Bob Webb (Bedford County’s former America250 chair), the bell features Bob’s photographs and will be displayed at the courthouse and community events throughout the year.
Congratulations to Dave Meredith on receiving the IMPACT Award from United Way’s Volunteer Awards, in collaboration with the East End United Community Center. 🌱
As dedicated Master Gardener, Dave has spent five years leading and maintaining the center’s community garden, inspiring students through hands-on learning, from planting and harvesting crops to earning national recognition, building mini greenhouses and achieving Monarch Waystation certification.
Thank you, Dave, for your outstanding volunteer service and for making a lasting impact on our community.
This weekend, we remembered the fallen, honored those who serve, and reminded the next generation the value of freedom by helping Wreaths Across America. 🎄
I had a wonderful time teaching our next generation of leaders about our commonwealth. In partnership with PA250, I read to Windber Elementary School students and answering their questions about what makes Pennsylvania great.
It was a pleasure to help the scouts of Scottdale’s Pack 151 earn their citizenship badge! 🎖 We had some great discussions about the power of community involvement, the value of lending a hand to our neighbors and what it means to contribute to a safe, productive society. Great job, scouts!
Proud to present Gillian Leach with a citation for her 40 years of service to the Bedford County Historical Society. Her dedication to preserving local history has made a lasting impact on Bedford County. Congratulations, Gillian!
