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Grant awarded for feed mill project in Northumberland County

A Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant of $500,000 has been awarded to Northumberland County.

By North Central PA Times | Nov 1, 2024

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Pennsylvania allows hospice LPNs to pronounce deaths under new law

A new law has been enacted in Pennsylvania, allowing licensed practical nurses (LPNs) working in hospice settings to make death pronouncements.

By North Central PA Times | Nov 1, 2024

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Grants awarded for Montour County projects total $2 million

By North Central PA Times | Nov 1, 2024

Two grants from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), totaling $2 million, have been allocated to projects in Montour County.

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

By North Central PA Times | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By North Central PA Times | Oct 30, 2024

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

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

By North Central PA Times | Oct 30, 2024

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

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Culver announces $6.1 million grants for school improvements

By North Central PA Times | Oct 23, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has announced the allocation of over $6.1 million in state funding to school districts within the 27th Senate District.

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Leadbeter announces over $2.2 million in grants to Columbia County

By North Central PA Times | Oct 23, 2024

State Representative Robert Leadbeter announced over $2.2 million in state grants allocated to various communities across Columbia County. These funds are intended for infrastructure and safety projects.

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Columbia County awarded $620K in state grants for community projects

By North Central PA Times | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has announced that Columbia County will receive $620,000 in state grants.

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State Rep. Stender announces over $2.7 million in grants for local projects

By North Central PA Times | Oct 22, 2024

State Representative Michael Stender has announced over $2.7 million in state grants for projects in the 108th Legislative District, covering Montour and Northumberland counties. The funding is aimed at supporting various community and school district initiatives.

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State grants awarded to Luzerne County total over $1.5 million

By North Central PA Times | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver, along with Representatives Mike Cabell and Alec Ryncavage, have announced the allocation of over $1.5 million in state grants aimed at enhancing projects in Luzerne County.

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Montour County receives over $750K for community projects

By North Central PA Times | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has announced that Montour County will receive over $750,000 in state grants.

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State grants exceed $2.3 million for Northumberland County initiatives

By North Central PA Times | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver and Representative JoAnne Stehr have announced the allocation of over $2.3 million in state grants for projects aimed at benefiting Northumberland County residents.

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State grants boost Snyder County projects with over $2 million funding

By North Central PA Times | Oct 22, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver has announced the allocation of over $2 million in state grants for various projects in Snyder County.

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Grant awarded to Ralpho Township Library for improved broadband access

By North Central PA Times | Oct 10, 2024

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced a grant of $379,000 to the Ralpho Township Public Library. This funding aims to enhance internet access in the community, as confirmed by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27).

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Senator Culver announces monthly office hours in Elysburg

By North Central PA Times | Oct 2, 2024

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver, representing the 27th Senate District, will hold office hours in Elysburg on Friday, October 18. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, located at 225 N. Market St., and is part of her ongoing effort to provide convenient access to state services for district residents.

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Senator Culver supports reopening of Three Mile Island Unit 1

By North Central PA Times | Sep 20, 2024

Following Constellation Energy’s announcement of a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft to launch the Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC) and restart Three Mile Island (TMI) Unit 1, Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) expressed excitement and optimism about the news.

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Energy savings fair hosted by Rep. Stender set for Sept. 26

By North Central PA Times | Sep 18, 2024

State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is inviting residents of the 108th District to an Energy Savings Fair on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at Christ Wesleyan Church, located at 363 Stamm Road in Milton.

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Rep. Leadbeter criticizes Pennsylvania's $47.6 billion state budget for FY 2024-25

By North Central PA Times | Jul 12, 2024

State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) has expressed strong opposition to the $47.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2024-25, issuing a statement criticizing its provisions and anticipated impacts.

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EPA installs air quality monitors as Wilburton coal bank fire continues

By North Central PA Times | Jul 11, 2024

WILBURTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) visited Wilburton on Tuesday to install air quality control monitors to measure any concentration of contaminants in the air during ongoing efforts to extinguish a nearby coal bank fire, according to state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27). The EPA has been collaborating with Culver and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to address safety concerns.