Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has announced that Neshannock Township in Lawrence County will be receiving nearly $1.3 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program. The grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support traffic calming and safety improvements along Kings Chapel and Pulaski roads.Brown expressed her satisfaction with the allocation of funds, stating, "I am pleased that funding has been awarded to help remedy safety issues in this neighborhood. I want to thank the Commonwealth Financing Authority for helping the...
Of the 86,311 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 79.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 68,957 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans unveiled a series of bills on Wednesday aimed at bolstering and advancing startup initiatives throughout Pennsylvania.The bills, introduced by Representatives Mike Armanini, Valerie Gaydos, Aaron Bernstine, Marla Brown, and Michael Stender, seek to leverage Pennsylvania's assets, including its skilled workforce and strategic geographic location, to enhance the state's startup ecosystem.Representative Armanini's proposals include designating a "Commonwealth Startup Week," establishing a task force on Startup Venture...
HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans have unveiled a series of bills aimed at bolstering and advancing startup initiatives throughout Pennsylvania. The legislators believe that these bills will capitalize on the state's assets and help it keep pace with other startup-friendly regions such as Silicon Valley and New York.The bills, introduced by Reps. Mike Armanini, Valerie Gaydos, Aaron Bernstine, Marla Brown, and Michael Stender, cover a range of measures to support startups in the Commonwealth. Representative Armanini, for instance, proposed the establishment...
Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has announced that he will be hosting town hall meetings in April for residents of the 8th Legislative District. Speaking about the importance of these meetings, Bernstine stated, “It is my responsibility to hear your concerns and questions and take them to Harrisburg, and face-to-face opportunities are the easiest way for me to do that. We should take this time to learn from each other so that we can focus on solutions that benefit everyone.”The schedule for the town hall meetings is as follows:- Tuesday, April 2, 6 p.m., Forward...
Farms throughout cities in Lawrence County received $2.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
The Grove at New Wilmington, the third largest nursing home in Lawrence County, aided an average of 70.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.
Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Lawrence County, aided an average of 105.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.