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Grant awarded to centralize Perry County government services

A $1.5 million state grant has been awarded to the Perry County Commissioners to centralize the county's administrative offices, currently scattered in rented spaces, into a single complex.

By Central PA News | Nov 1, 2024

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State grant aids centralization of Perry County government services

A $1.5 million state grant has been awarded to the Perry County Commissioners, aiming to consolidate the county's administrative offices into a single complex.

By Central PA News | Nov 1, 2024

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

By Central PA News | Oct 30, 2024

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

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FOIA Request Sent to Perry County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

By Central PA News | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Perry County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.

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Ward and Benninghoff announce $650K in grants for Mifflin County

By Central PA News | Oct 22, 2024

State Senator Judy Ward and State Representative Kerry Benninghoff have announced the allocation of $650,000 in Local Share Amount (LSA) grants to three municipalities in Mifflin County. The funding is aimed at enhancing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents.

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Benninghoff and Dush announce over $1.1 million in grants for Centre County

By Central PA News | Oct 22, 2024

State Representative Kerry Benninghoff and Senator Cris Dush have announced the allocation of over $1.1 million in Local Share Account grants for various municipal projects within their districts in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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Perry and Juniata counties receive over $2.6 million in state grants

By Central PA News | Oct 22, 2024

More than $2.6 million in grant funding has been allocated to Perry and Juniata counties for various community projects, according to Representative Perry Stambaugh.

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Port Royal receives $3.7M for wastewater treatment plant upgrade

By Central PA News | Oct 16, 2024

Senator Judy Ward and Representative Perry Stambaugh have announced that Port Royal will receive nearly $3.7 million in state funding to upgrade its municipal wastewater treatment plant. The funds aim to improve the quality of life for residents by enhancing critical infrastructure.

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License plate replacement event scheduled for Centre County

By Central PA News | Oct 3, 2024

Residents of Centre County, Pennsylvania, have the opportunity to replace their illegible license plates at an upcoming event. State Representative Kerry Benninghoff is collaborating with the Pennsylvania State Police to facilitate this initiative.

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Benninghoff announces local historical preservation grants for Centre and Mifflin counties

By Central PA News | Sep 23, 2024

Three organizations in Centre and Mifflin County have been awarded Cultural and Historical Support Grants by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, according to state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin).

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Benninghoff partners with state police for free license plate replacement events

By Central PA News | Sep 13, 2024

State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to assist constituents with the free replacement of license plates that have become difficult to read.

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House committee to discuss transportation investment needs in Pennsylvania

By Central PA News | Aug 28, 2024

Rep. Kerry Benninghoff is hosting an informational meeting of the House Transportation Committee on "Moving PA Forward" by investing in roads, bridges, and transit.

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Rothman and Stambaugh announce concealed carry seminar in Perry County

By Central PA News | Jul 17, 2024

State Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-86) are organizing a free Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, July 31. The event will take place at Shermans Dale Community Fire Co., located at 5450 Spring Road, Shermans Dale, from 6-8 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

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Rep. Stambaugh featured in Penn Lines magazine's May issue

By Central PA News | May 20, 2024

Rep. Stambaugh was featured in the May 2024 issue of Penn Lines magazine, a publication by the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, his former employer. The article discusses the 58-year history and evolution of the publication with two former editor colleagues. Penn Lines is a monthly magazine that reaches more than 235,000 rural households, farms, seasonal camps, and businesses served by the state’s 13 not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives across 42 Commonwealth counties. This includes about 1,400 Valley Rural Electric Cooperative accounts in Lack,...

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Juniata County receives $11.4 million for high-speed internet improvement

By Central PA News | Apr 19, 2024

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced an investment of over $11.4 million to enhance high-speed internet access in Juniata County.

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Interchange Named for Fallen Trooper

By Central PA News | Mar 22, 2024

MIFFLINTOWN – A dedication ceremony held today honored Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr., who died last summer in the line of duty. The ceremony named the interchange where U.S. Routes 22/322 meet Arch Rock Road. Act 17 of 2023, supported by Rep. Perry Stambaugh and Sen. Judy Ward, enabled the commemoration of the Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr., Memorial Interchange."Trooper Rougeau represents the best of us," said Rep. Perry Stambaugh. "His heroics are remembered by residents of Juniata County and the Commonwealth every day, and the signs we...

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Interchange to be Named for Fallen Trooper

By Central PA News | Mar 19, 2024

Mar. 19, 2024Act 17 of 2023 has officially designated the interchange of U.S. Routes 22/322 with Arch Rock Road in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, as the Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. Memorial Interchange. Pennsylvania State Police Sgt. Lucas Rankin expressed this significant development.The naming ceremony is set to take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Pennsylvania State Police station located at 140 Stoney Creek Drive, Mifflintown. The event will be attended by various dignitaries, including Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata), Sen. Judy Ward...

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Interchange to be Named for Fallen Trooper

By Central PA News | Mar 15, 2024

"Mar. 15, 2024Act 17 of 2023 will see the interchange of U.S. Routes 22/322 with Arch Rock Road in Fermanagh Township, Juniata County, honored as the Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. Memorial Interchange, as stated by Pennsylvania State Police Sgt. Lucas Rankin.The naming ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22. Representatives such as Rep. Perry Stambaugh, Sen. Judy Ward, members of the Rougeau family, and officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be present at the event.For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be...

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Juniata County in 2021

By Central PA News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Juniata County received $2.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Mifflin County in 2021

By Central PA News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Mifflin County received $2.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.