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In this Update: Bedford County Senior Expo Coming Next Week Honoring Pennsylvaniaโs Fallen Firefighters in Somerset County Felony Murder Sentencing, PA Crime Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Understanding Digital Threats to Children Reporting Suspected Benefits Fraud Getting Potholes Filled Bedford County Senior Expo Coming Next Week State Rep. […] [Read More]
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In this Update: Join Us for a Free Senior Expo on Aug. 19 Celebrating Two Outstanding Eagle Scouts in Somerset County Seeing Innovation in Action at Rifton Equipment Pennsylvania Has New Tools to Solve Violent Crimes State Budget Boosts College Tuition Assistance PA College Savings Fees Waived for Fifth Straight Year Red Tape Slashed for […] [Read More]
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In this Update: Fayette County Fair Starts This Week Fall Internships Available Senate Stands with Attorney General, District Attorneys, State Troopers and Police Measure Cracking Down on โCDL Millsโ Becomes Law Consider a Future as an Emergency Medical Services Provider Nominate a Non-Teaching School Employee for a RISE Award Organ and Tissue Donation Saves Lives […] [Read More]
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๐ Thereโs something special about a place where young people can unplug, explore the outdoors and discover what theyโre capable of. โ I recently had the opportunity to tour Heritage Reservation, a premier outdoor destination for scouts in Farmington.
With nearly 2,000 acres of mountain woodlands, Heritage provides a wide range of programs and activities, from Cub Scout programs to high-adventure activities for older Scouts. Heritage houses thousands of scouts, from across multiple states, every summer.
Places like Heritage Reservation remind us of the beauty of the Laurel Highlands and the value of getting outdoors. โบ
Last week, I joined Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and others in Somerset County at the Remember Me Rose Garden, where we broke ground on Pennsylvaniaโs first permanent, statewide memorial dedicated to firefighters who died in the line of duty. The memorial will eventually feature the names of more than 800 fallen firefighters dating back to the 1700s.
With the Flight 93 National Memorial just down the road, I canโt think of a more fitting place to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
๐ญ Congrats to Hot Diggity Dogs & Hoagies Too in Uniontown on their official ribbon cutting with @faycham65! โ๏ธ
Congratulations to Bedford County Chamber of Commerce (PA) CEO Kellie Goodman Shaffer on being named this year`s Bedford County Fair in PA "Friend of the Fair!" ๐ก๐ฝ๐
I`m especially proud of this one: Congratulations to my stepson, Tristan Tiedeman, on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. โ
For his project, Tristan chose to give back to the Bullskin Historic Society. Through fundraising and a lot of hard work, he helped make lasting improvements to the society`s headquarters including paving the parking lot, installing a new sign, refreshing the flower beds, repairing the outdoor pavilion and pressure washing the grounds.
Through his time in Scouting, he has served as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide, always leading by example and helping younger Scouts along the way. We`re very proud of you, Tristian! ๐ฆ
๐ Happy 50th Anniversary to @bedfordvillage! Since opening on July 4, 1976, the Village has preserved Pennsylvania`s rich history while inspiring generations through immersive living history experiences, education, and historic preservation. Here`s to 50 more years of bringing the past to life and ensuring Bedford County`s heritage continues to inspire future generations.
Manufacturing makes our local economies stronger. ๐ญ
Great visit with the team at Rifton Equipment! It was impressive to see how their innovative adaptive equipment is improving lives. Thank you to Mike Maendel and the Spring Valley Bruderhof Community for the warm welcome and for the work they do to make a difference every day.
A night to remember! โจ๐ Each year, ID Prom brings together students and adults of all ages with special needs for an evening where everyone has the chance to shine.
A heartfelt thank you to all of the compassionate individuals, organizations and especially the amazing ladies who work so hard to make this annual celebration possible. Your dedication creates a truly magical night for everyone involved! ๐๐บ
It was an honor to celebrate Masontown Borough`s 150th Anniversary as our nation marked its semiquincentennial. Congratulations to the people of Masontown on 150 years of community and proud history!
Congratulations to Gabriel Barlow and Stanton Smith of Confluence Boy Scout Troop 150 on earning the rank of Eagle Scout!
Gabriel`s project restored and cleaned historic tombstones at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Hill, while Stanton partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to install signage throughout the Youghiogheny River Lake public areas. Great work! ๐ฆ
Access to quality healthcare matters. ๐ฅ ๐ It was a pleasure to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new eye clinic at Uniontown Hospital.
This new clinic expands access to specialized eye care, bringing the expertise of the WVU Eye Institute closer to home for patients needing treatment for serious retinal conditions. Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Pumariega and the entire WVU Medicine team!
