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Bridge dedicated to WWII hero Tec 5 Kenneth J. Newcomer

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By Laurel Highlands Today | Nov 15, 2024

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Kenneth J. Newcomer bridge dedication planned in Conemaugh Township

The bridge on East Campus Avenue over U.S. Route 219 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, will soon bear a new name in honor of a local hero.

By Laurel Highlands Today | Nov 13, 2024

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Bridge dedicated to WWII hero Seaman Raymond Kozik

By Laurel Highlands Today | Nov 1, 2024

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Funding awarded for district improvement projects

By Laurel Highlands Today | Nov 1, 2024

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State grant awarded for Brownsville Water Street redevelopment

By Laurel Highlands Today | Nov 1, 2024

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Bridge naming ceremony honors fallen seaman Raymond Kozik

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 31, 2024

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Stefano and Metzgar organize veterans appreciation breakfast in Somerset

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 30, 2024

Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Carl Walker Metzgar will host a breakfast to honor veterans for their service.

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FOIA Request Sent to Somerset County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Somerset County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Fayette County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Fayette County Election Department regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

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East End United Community Center receives $500K grant from Pennsylvania Department of Education

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 23, 2024

Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa announced that the East End United Community Center has been awarded a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant amounting to nearly $500,000 by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The grant is designed to establish community learning centers offering academic, artistic, and cultural enrichment opportunities for students and their families.

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Windber Borough receives over $523K in state grants for infrastructure improvements

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Jim Rigby have announced that Windber Borough will receive two state grants amounting to more than $523,000. These funds are distributed through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

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Somerset County receives $3.3 million in state grants for safety improvements

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

State Senator Pat Stefano announced the allocation of nearly $3.3 million in grants to Somerset County, awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The funds aim to enhance public safety and quality of life within the county.

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Warner and Stefano announce $2.44M in grants for Fayette County

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

Rep. Ryan Warner and Sen. Pat Stefano have announced the distribution of over $2.44 million in state grants to several municipalities and a school district within Fayette County's 52nd Legislative District. The funding aims to support local infrastructure, public safety, and community development projects.

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Warner and Stefano announce $2.44 million in grants for Fayette County

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

Rep. Ryan Warner and Sen. Pat Stefano have announced over $2.44 million in state grants awarded to various municipalities and a school district within Fayette County's 52nd Legislative District. The funding aims to support local infrastructure, facilities, and services.

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Stefano and Grimm Krupa announce state grants totaling nearly $2.9 million

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Charity Grimm Krupa have announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded state grants totaling nearly $2.9 million. The funding is intended for essential equipment and infrastructure improvements in Fayette County.

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State grants provide nearly $2.9 million for Fayette County projects

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Pat Stefano and Representative Charity Grimm Krupa have announced that state grants totaling nearly $2.9 million have been awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The funding is intended for essential equipment and infrastructure improvements to enhance public safety, environmental protection, and the quality of life in Fayette County.

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Topper and Stefano announce $3 million grants for Bedford County improvements

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 22, 2024

Several community-improvement projects in Bedford County have been awarded nearly $3 million in funding, as announced by Representative Jesse Topper and Senator Pat Stefano. The funds are allocated to enhance public safety and infrastructure.

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Fayette County legislators hold senior information fair at Penn State Fayette

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 18, 2024

Senator Pat Stefano, Representative Ryan Warner, and Representative Charity Grimm Krupa organized an informational event for seniors in Fayette County. The fair took place on October 16 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

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Warner introduces bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration in Pennsylvania

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 15, 2024

Rep. Ryan Warner of Fayette has introduced a bill in Pennsylvania that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. Warner emphasized the importance of protecting election integrity, stating, "Free and fair elections are the backbone of our republic, and it is paramount we do all we can to protect our elections and secure the integrity of our election administration."

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Pennsylvania allocates $2.3M for broadband expansion in Fayette and Somerset

By Laurel Highlands Today | Oct 10, 2024

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has allocated over $2.3 million in grants to enhance internet access in Fayette and Somerset counties. This funding aims to improve broadband infrastructure and ensure consistent access across the state, as stated by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32).