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$250K available for gas-well emergency-response grants

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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania fire, rescue and emergency medical services organizations may apply for a share of $250,000 to help prepare personnel to respond to emergencies involving unconventional gas wells. State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook announced that applications opened Wednesday for the 2026 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant Program. Applications must be submitted online by 4 p.m. Nov. 30. The program provides funding to volunteer and career fire departments, rescue companies and EMS organizations for specialized training, professional certifications and equipment ...

VA awards nearly $2 million for veteran suicide prevention in Pennsylvania

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ALTOONA — Three Pennsylvania community organizations will share nearly $2 million in federal funding to expand suicide-prevention services for veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $1.975 million through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. The Pennsylvania funding is part of $112 million awarded to 191 organizations nationwide. The money will become available at the beginning of federal fiscal year 2027. Eligible recipients include nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes and other ...

Lock Haven Fringe announces 2027 performance lineup

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LOCK HAVEN — Music, poetry, spoken word and stand-up comedy will be featured during the 2027 Lock Haven Fringe, scheduled for Oct. 16 and 17 at several venues throughout the city. Absolutely! Theatre and Fundraising Inc., which organizes the event, announced the lineup this week. All ...

SNAP benefits to increase Oct. 1 in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will see an increase in maximum benefit amounts beginning Oct. 1 as part of an annual federal adjustment for food costs and inflation. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said the average increase for most SNAP recipients will be about $18. The minimum monthly benefit will increase from $24 to $25. Income eligibility limits will also increase for the benefit year running Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2027. Under the new guidelines, the maximum monthly income at 200% of the federal poverty income ...

PennDOT seeks public feedback on road work, maintenance

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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on its construction and maintenance services through an online survey available through Oct. 20. The 17-question survey asks residents about their experiences with PennDOT's construction and maintenance activities, how they receive information about road conditions and projects, and how often the department meets or exceeds their expectations. Participants are also asked about their experiences reporting concerns to PennDOT and whether they use 511PA traveler information services. PennDOT Secretary ...

THON, Four Diamonds mark 50 years of partnership

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HARRISBURG — Penn State THON and Four Diamonds marked 50 years of partnership during an event at the Pennsylvania Capitol, highlighting more than $273 million raised for pediatric cancer care and research. The event, held during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, brought together representatives of THON, Four Diamonds, Penn State Health and the General Assembly to discuss the partnership's work in supporting children with cancer and their families. Four Diamonds covers out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance for standard and research-related childhood cancer treatments for ...