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Senator Casey Secures $4.5M for PA Energy Cost Reductions

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced that $4,537,255 in federal funds will be directed toward lowering energy costs for farmers and small businesses across Pennsylvania. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act.

The funds will be used for installing solar photovoltaic systems, which will help convert solar energy into electricity to reduce energy costs. Additionally, one Pennsylvania dairy farm will use the funds to install a new engine for its anaerobic digester. These upgrades are expected to save Pennsylvanians thousands of dollars annually.

Below is the list of grant recipients and the corresponding award amounts:

Grant Recipients and Award Amounts:

  • Denis Beachel: $329,831 – Danville, Montour County
  • Charles L. Fisher: $648,800 – Unionville, Centre County
  • McNaughton Bros Inc.: $152,600 – Indiana, Indiana County
  • GeoTech Engineering Inc.: $49,894 – Morrisdale, Clearfield County
  • Ambassador Towers LLC: $483,300 – Huntington County
  • Pax-Terra LLC: $610,420 – Meyersdale, Somerset County
  • Schrack Farms LP: $479,161 – Loganton, Clinton County
  • Unity Lab Corp.: $387,300 – Dunshore, Sullivan County
  • Bruce King Jr.: $306,150 – Troy, Bradford County
  • Ebensburg Animal Hospital Inc.: $165,773 – Ebensburg, Cambria County
  • Mr. B’s Lawn Service Inc.: $29,080 – Ellwood City, Lawrence County
  • Talview Dairy LLC: $200,704 – Lebanon, Lebanon County
  • Philip Wise: $79,000 – Berks County
  • Mann Plumbing and Heating LLC: $49,810 – Fayetteville, Franklin County
  • Shree Sai Nivas LLC: $81,142 – Mifflin County
  • Joseph Nolt: $81,216 – Lancaster County
  • Bellaire Farms LLC: $184,050 – Elizabethtown, Lancaster County
  • McCartney’s Inc.: $56,024 – Altoona, Blair County
  • Peter G. Reifsnyder Inc.: $66,250 – Bernville, Berks County
  • Eagle Rental Inc.: $96,750 – Lebanon County

These investments aim to support Pennsylvania’s long-term economic growth by reducing energy costs and promoting renewable energy use.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

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