HARRISBURG – Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) today announced the awarding of $500,000 in state grants to benefit area communities.
The grants were awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Local Share Account Program, which funds projects concerning the public interest, community improvement and economic development using gaming money generated by casinos.
“This assistance will help area communities purchase equipment, renovate facilities and take other steps to improve safety and the quality of life in the 35th Senate District,” Langerholc said. “Many of these projects include upgrades that are necessary but are expensive. I am happy to announce these funds to prevent the burden from falling on local taxpayers.”
Cambria County
- Blacklick Township, on behalf of Blacklick Valley Foundation and Ambulance Service, received $202,713 to purchase an ambulance to be used in Nanty Glo Borough.
- Cambria County Industrial Development Authority received $31,431 for facility improvements at the Women’s Help Center in Johnstown City.
- Jackson East Taylor Sewer Authority received $57,500 to replace a damaged portion of sewer main along State Route 271 near Mundy’s Corner in Jackson Township.
- Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, on behalf of the Cambria Library Association, received $82,000 to construct a new community meeting space at the Cambria County Library in Johnstown City.
- Lorain Borough received $58,252 to purchase a small excavator for culvert replacement and repairs, stormwater ditch maintenance, debris removal, and other miscellaneous work.
- Middle Taylor Township, on behalf of Middle Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company, received $25,821 for a siren upgrade project.
- Upper Yoder Township received $61,848 to purchase a police vehicle.
Centre County
- Halfmoon Township, on behalf of Port Matilda EMS, received $36,506 to purchase a power-lift PowerPRO2stretcher.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development that administers many of Pennsylvania’s economic development and community improvement programs.
CONTACT: Gwenn Dando