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DEANE CENTER HOSTS NEW ALBUM RELEASE SHOW FOR POCONO JONES & THE BEAR SATURDAY, FEB. 25

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The Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro is hosting a record release show for “Live at Cambridge Sound Studios,” a new album by Pocono Jones & The Bear next Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre.

Billed as The Bear is Pennsylvania-based folk/blues artist Paul Wilkinson who lives in the Philadelphia area, but is originally from Westfield. Joining him is Pocono Jones, aka Brad Hinton.

Together they will perform ten selections from their live acoustic album recorded during the pandemic in a back-to-the-basics folk music session. Most are familiar songs and four are originals.

Wilkinson and Hinton trade vocal and guitar leads throughout the album, which opens with “Louis Collins,” better known as “The Angels Laid Him Away” followed by “Rosalee McFall,” a vintage bluegrass-like tune once covered by The Grateful Dead. Next are “Borderline,” a Wilkinson original and “Pretty Mama,” one of three songs written by Hinton. “Blues Stay Away From Me” from the Delmore Brothers includes a string-bending guitar solo from Jones who is the lead for the country classic “You’re Still On My Mind.” Picking and singing, the two musicians move into Merle Haggard’s classic “Silver Wings.”

The release show is BYOB with audience members encouraged to bring their favorite beverages and snacks.

Admission is $20. To purchase tickets and reserve a table, call 570-724-6220 or visit deanecenter.com.

John K. Parana, 89, of 326 Clarion Rd., Johnsonburg, PA

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John K. Parana, 89, of 326 Clarion Rd., Johnsonburg, PA died Thursday evening, February 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

He was born on December 14, 1933 in Johnsonburg a son to the late Joseph and Anna Gluch Parana. On June 6, 1963 he married the love of his life, Karen A. Wensel and she survives.

John was a lifelong resident of Johnsonburg and was a graduate of Johnsonburg High School. He was a Vitenam Era Army Vet serving as a PFC with the 54th NIKE Battallion at Ft. Meade and Aberdeen, MD and he also served 4 years in the Army Reserves.

John had worked for Russ Construction, PennTech Papers and as a draftsman for Stackpole Carbon Co. in Johnsonburg and St. Marys and was the street superintendent for Johnsonburg Boro until he found his dream job; He retired in 2002 after 30 years of service with the Pennsylvania DCNR where he was maintenance supervisor of Bendigo, Elk and Kinzua State Parks. He loved his job! He and his brother George also had a contracting business painting houses and siding and roofing houses.

John was a member of Holy Rosary Church and had been a member of Central Hose Co. where he was a fireman for many years and served several terms as president and vice-president. He had served two separate times on the Johnsonburg Borough Council. He loved camp, and the outdoors. Family was a Keystone in his life.

John is survived by his wife Karen at home, a son John W. Parana of Johnsonburg, three daughters; Kisa Tomaski and her partner Bart O’Leary, Trina, Mrs. Tom DeStephano and Teri Parana of St. Marys, 6 grandchildren; Morgan McDermott, Kyle McNeel, Tyler Tomaski, Vincent DeStephano, Shannon McKinney and Jacob DeStephano, 7 great-grandchildren and his special brothers; Edward George Parana of Wilcox and Thomas Parana and his wife Carol of Johnsonburg. A brother-in-Law Darrell W. Wensel and his wife Connie of State College and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by a brother Joseph Parana, sisters Annie Parana in infancy, Mary Ann Kreckel, Patricia Peterson, Helen Wickett, Agnes Manno and Kathryn Kocjancic, his uncle Paul Gluch a cousin Mary A “Bobo” Knapik and his in-laws Clarence and Ester Wensel.

Friends and Family are invited to attend a Funeral Service for John K. Parana to be conducted at the Anthony F Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Chapel, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 11 AM with Fr. David Wilson, Pastor of Holy Rosary Church as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM on Monday morning. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg-Ridgway Servicemen’s Detail. Detail Members are asked to assemble at the funeral home Monday morning at 10:30 AM.

If desired, memorial contributions should be made to the Johnsonburg Public Library, 520 Market St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845, the Johnsonburg Community Center, 600 Market St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845 or the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857.

Ruth Katherine Thompson, 100, of Coudersport, PA

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Ruth Katherine Thompson, 100, of Coudersport, PA passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Cole Manor in Coudersport.

Born on Tuesday, February 20, 1923 in Colesburg, Pa., she was the daughter of Edgar Harvey and Katherine Anna Mosch Tucker.  On June 11, 1944, she married Robert A. Thompson, who predeceased her in 2001.

Ruth had been employed at Eastman Kodak as a film inspector in Rochester, N.Y. for over 40 years before she retired to Colesburg, PA.  She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church.

Ruth is survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was predeceased by two brothers, Franklin “Bub” Tucker and Edgar “Sonny” Tucker, of Coudersport; and two sisters, Marjory “Marge” Butz and Beatrice “Tootie” Clark, both of Coudersport.

A memorial service and interment will be held at a later date determined by the family and will be held at the Woodland Cemetery in Hebron. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth’s name may be made to UPMC Cole Home Health and Hospice, 102-108 S. Main Street, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Final arrangements are being conducted by Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Ruth, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.

2nd Annual Coudersport Wine Walk on Saturday, April 29

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Please join us for the 2nd Annual Coudersport Wine Walk on Saturday, April 29 from 3-7.  Tickets are available at Cream ‘n Sugar for $25 until sold out & registration is at the Crittenden.  There you will register, pick up a free wine cup, tote bag & get your wrist band for wine tasting!  There will also be Danny’s Whiskey Wagon, Cream ‘n Sugar mobile food truck, live music, seating, yard games and corn hole on 1st Street! 

City of Bradford Police Arrested Braxton Reese for Motor Vehicle Theft

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On 02/17/2023 the City of Bradford Police arrested Braxton Reese for 2 separate counts of motor vehicle theft and several additional counts of theft of items from a motor vehicle.  Reese committed all of these offenses over a short period of time on that date. Both motor vehicles were recovered.

Reese was taken to Magistrate Cercone and arraigned and remanded to McKean County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter. 

Arrest Date:  Friday, February 17, 2023 – 9:42am Reference ID:  2023-02170942 Charges: CC 3921 A Theft (F3) CC 3925 A (F3) CC 3928 A Unauthorized Use of a motor vehicle (M2) CC 3934 A Theft from a motor vehicle (M2) Incident Type: Motor Vehicle Theft Source:  City of Bradford Police Department

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/reese-braxton-martin-cc-3921-theft-f3-and-3-additional-charges

Man Arrested On Bench Warrant

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On 02/23/2023 City of Bradford Police arrested Shannon Shroyer at 44 East Corydon Street on a McKean County Bench warrant. Shroyer was transferred to Sheriffs Deputies and transported to McKean County Jail. 

Arrest Date:  Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 2:25pm Reference ID:  2023-02231300 Charges: McKean County Bench Warrant Incident Type: All Other – Criminal Source:  City of Bradford Police Department

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/shroyer-shannon-e-mckean-county-bench-warrant

Bradford Police Charge Suspect in Vehicle Theft From October

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On 02/22/2023 City of Bradford Police arraigned Nicholas P. White for theft of a motor vehicle from an investigation back on 10/15/2022. There has been an active arrest warrant for White out since that time frame.

White was taken to Magistrate Luther and he was remanded to McKean County Jail on $30,000 cash bail. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter. 

Arrest Date:  Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – 2:50pm Reference ID:  2022-10150901 Charges: CC 3921 A Theft (F3) CC 3925 A Receiving Stolen Property (F3) CC 3928 A Unauthorized Use of a motor vehicle (M2) Incident Type: Theft Source:  City of Bradford Police Department

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/white-nicholas-paul-cc-3921-theft-f3-and-2-additional-charges

Bradford Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault

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On 02/16/2023 the City of Bradford Police investigated an assault on Mechanic Street where an adult female was found with injuries. The female alleged that Thomas Nelson had assaulted her and fled the scene.

City of Bradford Police obtained an arrest warrant for Nelson and located him on 02/22/2023 and arrested him for the assault. Nelson was arraigned by Magistrate Cercone and bail was set at $2,500 unsecured. Preliminary hearings are set in the matter. 

Arrest Date:  Thursday, February 16, 2023 – 6:05pm Reference ID:  2023-02161805 Charges: CC 2701 A1 Simple Assault (M2) CC 2709 A1 Harassment (S) Incident Type: Assault – Other Source:  City of Bradford Police Department

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/nelson-thomas-arthur-cc-2701-a1-simple-assault-m2-and-1-additional-charge

Heath Goodyear Claims Two Top Prizes

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Heath Goodyear Claims Two Top Prizes at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide Predator Hunt or Trap

Heath Goodyear with his prize-winning coyote.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Heath Goodyear of St. Marys, Pa., harvested a 36.4# female coyote on Saturday evening that earned him top honors for the largest coyote for the second weekend of Rolfe’s Two-weekend Predator Hunt, and top honors for the largest female harvested over the six days of the hunt.  Congratulations, Heath!

This coyote was Heath’s first entry into Rolfe’s Statewide Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.  Heath shot his coyote in Elk County on private lands.  He used an electronic call.

Hunters are reminded that Rolfe Beagle Club will be holding their 111h Annual, Statewide, 10-Day Coyote and Crow Hunt from August 30 to September 9.

Scanner on Steroids, Crashes & Road Closures Across Area

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Upon waking up this Saturday morning, a heavy snow across the entire coverage area has caused multiple accidents and road closures. Roads are a mess until serviced by plows & salt trucks.

If you don’t have to go, it would be a good day to put off traveling until another day.

Latest crashes are a two vehicle crash on Coryland Road with 7 total occupants and a rollover crash on Route 6 West of Galeton.

Aveanna Healthcare Is Hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs and DCWs

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Aveanna Healthcare is offering Shift Differentials, competitive rates of pay, flexible scheduling and weekly pay. PRN work is available in all areas. Direct Care Workers, no experience needed, we provide all training! Must be 18 years old, and be vaccinated for covid or be willing to apply for a medical or religious exemption. RN/LPN Payrate based on acuity and experience Base rates start at $22-$30/ hour. CNA base rate $14/ hour, School cases $17/hour. DCW base rate $12/hour

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Cameron County Children and Youth Services is seeking full-time County Caseworker position

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CASEWORKER 1 VACANCY

Cameron County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker position. Caseworkers provide a range of case management services to children and families to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Salary: $37,000 (with a $2,000 increase upon completion of training and promotion to Caseworker 2)

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree which includes, or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences OR a combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience performing paraprofessional case management functions.

Qualified applicants must apply for the position at www.employment.pa.gov.

Clearances and a valid driver’s license will be required.

Education Opportunity: Caseworkers with a bachelor’s degree, who are employed by Children and Youth Services for a minimum of two years, may be eligible for the CWEL program, which provides substantial financial support, including tuition and other expenses, to a caseworker in completing a graduate level degree. Individuals enrolled in this program would enter into a contract with the agency to continue employment following their studies for a period of time.

For further information, please contact Children and Youth Services at (814) 486-9351 or email hfarren@cameroncountypa.com.

YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair

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YWCA Bradford will host an open interview/job fair from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24 and Monday, February 27 at its Administrative Office located at 24 West Corydon Street in Bradford, PA. The job fair will feature both full-time and part-time positions currently open at YWCA Bradford.

YWCA Bradford is seeking candidates who want to make a difference in someone’s life! Open positions include Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Program Staff and Sexual Assault Advocate.

YWCA Bradford offers full-time employees competitive pay, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick days/bereavement leave, AFLAC, Colonial Life and YW Retirement.

Those interested must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and must be at least 18 years old. Applicants should provide a copy of their resume. For more

information, contact ywcaadmin@ywcabradford.org

Creative Writing/Journaling Class will be held

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Creative Writing/Journaling Class will be held Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, at 5 pm lasting 90 minutes to 2 hours.

This class is for individuals with any level of writing experience. In addition to writing produced over the course of the class, participants are welcome to bring samples of previous writing to be reviewed and critiqued.

Participants should bring a notebook, or tablet/laptop if desired, and writing tools for note taking and prompts. Weekly assignments should be written or typed and submitted to the instructor and peers on paper.

Instructor Teri McDowell is a longtime journalist and freelance writer; Master’s in Library & Information Science from Clarion University of PA, Master’s in English Literature from Southern New Hampshire University.

This class is co-sponsored by the Coudersport Public Library.

Please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op at 814-274-8165 to reserve your spot.

Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)

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Capitol Update Friday, February 24, 2023
The latest news from the State Capitol 
You are welcome to contact me through this link.
 
Outreach Hours Set for March 2

To help ensure access to state government information and services, I will host monthly outreach office hours at the following locations on Thursday, March 2:

 •  Emporium Borough Office – 9-10 a.m. •  Port Allegany Borough Office – 11 a.m. to noon.
Services available include assistance with any state-related issues or concerns, driver license and vehicle registration applications, and applications for various state programs, such as the senior citizen Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug assistance programs.
  
Veterans Services Available


Area veterans are invited to contact my office to schedule appointments to talk with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they are getting the services and support they need.

Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.

Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule for March is as follows:

 •  Coudersport office: Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment. •  Bradford office: Wednesday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment. •  Kane office: Wednesday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
  
Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinics Conclude Next Week

The last two clinics to assist with filing for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program will be held next week in Bradford and Austin.

If you haven’t been able to attend any of the clinics, you are always welcome to stop by the offices in Bradford, Coudersport or Kane for help. There is no cost for assistance, and no appointments are needed. Just bring the necessary documentation.

Next week’s schedule is as follows:

Monday, Feb. 27 •  Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford – 9:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 1 •  Austin Borough Building, 21 Turner St., Austin – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Details about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are available by calling my office, or visit the Department of Revenue online here. 
  
Two Area School Districts Receive Grants for Cafeteria Upgrades


Grants were awarded to two area school districts this week to help with the purchase of needed cafeteria equipment.

The Oswayo Valley School District was awarded more than $43,000, while the Smethport Area School District received more than $34,000.

The grants come from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and are awarded to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Schools often use the grants to purchase items such as new refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers.

Across the state, more than $2.7 million in funding was awarded to 130 schools. 
  
Bill to Bring Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Moving in House

We finally returned to voting session this week and worked on legislation that aims to bring justice for adult survivors of child sex abuse whose cases are beyond the statute of limitations.

House Bill 1 of special session proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow such victims to take civil action against their alleged perpetrators, regardless of when the abuse occurred. The “window” to take such action would be opened for a period of two years.

Amending the Constitution requires the passage of identical legislation in two consecutive sessions, as well as the approval of voters in a referendum. This legislation was previously approved twice and poised for placement on the ballot until the Wolf administration failed to properly advertise the question as required by law.

House Bill 2 aims to provide the same opportunity to child sex abuse victims but through a regular statute rather than constitutional amendment. Many legislators believe the constitutional amendment is required because the change could otherwise be unconstitutional.

As of this writing, the bills are pending final consideration in the House. It is unknown if the Senate will consider them.  
  
PA Tourism Office Releases Happy Traveler Guide

The Pennsylvania Tourism Office has released its 2023 Happy Traveler Guide, highlighting must-see attractions and exciting events for people of all ages. It’s a great resource for planning future getaways right here in PA!

Sign up to receive a free hard copy of the guide or simply view it online  at www.visitPA.com. Happy travelers also can sign up to receive Happy Thoughts, a digital newsletter, in their inbox each month. Additionally, happy travelers can always refer to visitPA’s social media channels to discover the latest hot spots and get inspired for their next getaway.  
  
Marking ‘America Saves Week’


Next week, Feb. 27 through March 3, marks “America Saves Week,” an initiative launched in 2007 to encourage Americans to take steps to grow their savings.

To aid in that goal, the Pennsylvania Treasury is presenting three free webinars on important savings topics:  
 •  Protecting Your Savings: Tuesday, Feb. 28, at noon. Information about cybersecurity and safeguarding your financial information. •  Covering College Costs: Wednesday, March 1, at noon. Covers affordable ways to save and pay for higher education. •  Overview of Treasury’s Consumer Savings Programs: Thursday, March 2, at noon. Highlights the PA 529, Keystone Scholars, and PA ABLE programs.
To register for one or more of these free webinars, visit www.pa529.com/webinars.

Additionally, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) will offer five new podcasts, releasing one each day of the week starting Monday. The topics include Saving Automatically, Saving for the Unexpected, Saving for Major Milestones, Paying Down Debt is Saving and Saving at Any Age.

The podcasts can be found on iTunes, Spotify or anywhere listeners connect with their podcasts. The public can also listen at www.PHFA.org by clicking on the podcast icon at the top-left corner of the homepage. These special podcasts will be available under the “Master Your Money” podcast series produced by PHFA as an educational tool for consumers.  
  
Recognizing the Future of Agriculture


This week, Feb. 18-25, 2023, is National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, a time to recognize the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in agriculture.

Founded in 1928, FFA was established to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. There are nearly 9,000 FFA chapters combined in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Pennsylvania FFA Association consists of more than 13,000 members from chapters across the Commonwealth. It is a student-led organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
 

Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Weekly Roundup

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Pennsylvanians of Major Federal Changes to SNAP Benefits, Urge Support for Charitable Food Network Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Val Arkoosh and Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Market Development Cheryl Cook joined leadership from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and Feeding Pennsylvania to highlight upcoming, significant federal changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that will take effect starting March 1, 2023.RecapSee More
Ag Secretary Redding Hopes to Grow Pennsylvania Agriculture With Governor Shapiro The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of great conferences, kicking off with the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show, and leading into the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention, the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Annual Conference, Pennsylvania Dairy Summit and Innovation Forum, and many other events. These wintertime meetings provide moments to come together and reflect on the year that has just passed, to be grateful and mindful of what agriculture, and the people who make this industry possible, bring to all of our tables.Read More
 
 Department of Agriculture Adds Six Counties to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine, Announces Grants and Actions to Help Slow the Spread
Secretary Redding announced that six counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest now includes 51 counties.Read More
 Pennsylvania Protects 32 Farms, 3,047 Acres in 21 Counties from Future Development The Shapiro Administration announced that Pennsylvania protected 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties from future residential or commercial development. The investment of more than $10 million in state, county, and local dollars preserves prime farmland for the future, helping Pennsylvania farms continue to feed our families and our economy.Read More
 The Shapiro Administration Announces Expanded Funding To Grow Farm Businesses  Secretary Redding announced that the PA Agricultural Business Development Center has boosted funding by $200,000 to meet demand for Farm Vitality Planning Grants. The PA Farm Bill grants fund strategic business planning to expand, diversify, or transition ownership of farms to the next generation. This new funding is the latest example of Governor Shapiro’s commitment to the long-term growth and sustainability of the agricultural industry and rural communities in Pennsylvania.Read More
Agriculture Secretary Provides Update On Animal Health Concerns Following East Palestine Train Derailment Secretary Redding released the following statement on animal health concerns following the East Palestine train derailment.Read MoreOnline Train Derailment Dashboard
 Shapiro Administration Awards School Food Equipment Grants to 130 Local Communities  The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million in grant funding to 130 local education agencies (LEA) across the commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias.Read MoreFood Service Grant Awards
 
 Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro visited the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to bring awareness to upcoming federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and encourage continued support for Pennsylvania’s charitable food network from food banks to soup kitchens.See More
 Secretary Redding spent Presidents Day in Adams County for the 2023 Winter Commercial Tree Fruit School. This event is the largest county-level training event for tree fruit producers in the state! Fruit growers are so important to the agriculture industry and hold plenty of opportunity for the future of our state. See More
 
 FREE Animal Care Workshops The Center for Dairy Excellence, the Professional Dairy Managers of PA, and the PA Beef Council are hosting five FREE animal care workshops in various counties during March and April. The workshops will help boost your skills and get certified in key animal welfare areas within the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) program. A Spanish interpreter will be present at each event, making the workshops ideal for both English and Spanish-speaking employees. Learn More
 
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