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15 Local Volunteer Fire Companies Receive State Grants
September 22, 2016

15 Local Volunteer Fire Companies Receive State Grants

Fifteen volunteer fire companies in Butler, Clarion, Venango and Warren counties were recently awarded state grants by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Tele-Town Hall on PA Heroin/Opioid Crisis Set for September 21
September 14, 2016

Tele-Town Hall on PA Heroin/Opioid Crisis Set for September 21

Combatting Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid crisis will be the focus of a special “tele-town hall,” to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Butler Farm Show Airport Receives $135k State Grant
August 22, 2016

Butler Farm Show Airport Receives $135k State Grant

The Butler Farm Show Airport was awarded a $135,000 state grant today (August 22), according to state Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Venango Regional Airport Receives $150k State Grant
August 22, 2016

Venango Regional Airport Receives $150k State Grant

Venango Regional Airport was awarded a $150,000 state grant today (August 22), according to state Senator Scott Hutchinson.  [Read More]

Legislation Honoring Fallen Local Firefighter Sent to Governor
July 13, 2016

Legislation Honoring Fallen Local Firefighter Sent to Governor

Legislation that includes language introduced by Senator Scott Hutchinson to honor a local firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty received final legislative approval this week and was sent to the Governor for his signature and enactment into law.  [Read More]

Oil City Receives $265,053 State Grant for Ice Boom Work
July 1, 2016

Oil City Receives $265,053 State Grant for Ice Boom Work

Oil City was awarded a $265,053 Flood Mitigation Program grant by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) at its Friday (July 1) meeting, according to Senator Scott Hutchinson and Representative Lee James.  [Read More]

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