Wentling Announces World War II Veterans to Receive France’s Highest Honor

Aug. 20, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today World War II veterans William Alfonsi of Hermitage and Dominick Aluisia of New Castle will be awarded the French Legion d’honneur, France’s highest distinction, on Friday, Aug. 23, in Courtroom No. 2 of the Mercer County Courthouse at 3 p.m.

Wentling Announces $330,000 in Grant Funding Toward Local Transportation Project

Aug. 19, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced just over $330,000 from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) will be used toward improvements to Lorenwood Drive near the Hermitage Athletics Complex, along with the addition of a trail connection within the complex.

Wentling: Nearly $943,000 Awarded to Redevelop Former Damascus-Bishop Tube Company Site

Jul. 23, 2024 /

GREENVILLE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded nearly $943,000 in aid to Greenville-Reynolds Development Corporation to assist with the redevelopment of the former Damascus-Bishop Tube Company site. The funding package consists of a $385,160 grant and a low-interest loan of $577,740.

Wentling Announces $20,000 for Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV

Jul. 22, 2024 /

HERMITAGE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, which serves all school districts in the 7th Legislative District, will receive $20,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators.

Wentling to Host Health Fair and Senior Expo

Jul. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – To provide relevant information to citizens in the 7th Legislative District, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) will host his 7th annual Health Fair and Senior Expo. Dozens of exhibitors from local, state and federal agencies, along with a variety of senior and health-focused organizations, will be on hand to offer information about programs and services designed to meet the needs of older Pennsylvanians. In addition, there will be health screenings, vaccinations and vaccine boosters available. Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be awarded.

Wentling: New Grant Program for Sportsmen’s Clubs Accepting Applications

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – House Game and Fisheries Committee member Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Game Commission is now accepting applications for the pilot year of the Pennsylvania Shooting Range Improvement Program. The program will provide funding to increase opportunity, access, and safety at sportsmen’s clubs throughout Pennsylvania.

Wentling: Nearly $37,000 Awarded to Mercer County Food Bank

May. 28, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has awarded $36,735 to the Mercer County Food Bank. The funding is one of the department’s Reach and Resiliency grants awarded through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

Wentling: $392,000 Coming to Hermitage for New Sidewalks

Apr. 25, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has awarded Hermitage a $392,583 grant to build more than 1,000 feet of new sidewalks along the west side of Route 18.

Wentling Announces $40,000 to Support Mercer County Food Bank’s MilitaryShare Program

Apr. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has awarded the Mercer County Food Bank $40,000 to support its MilitaryShare program. This program provides nine annual private food distributions for veterans and military personnel and their families at designated sites throughout Mercer County. It currently serves more than 600 individuals.

Wentling Announces More than $1 Million Grant for Sharon City School District

Mar. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is awarding $1.05 million to Sharon City School District to further establish safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for kids, while preventing and responding to acts of bullying, violence and hate in the community.

Wentling Announces $25,000 for Law Enforcement Recruitment in Farrell

Mar. 12, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded the city of Farrell a $25,000 Law Enforcement Recruitment grant. The goal of this funding is to support Act 120 training and recruitment activities for law enforcement officers. Act 120 is a mandatory training program for municipal police offers in Pennsylvania which is provided through the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC).

Wentling Announces $500,000 to Support Affordable Housing in Sharpsville

Mar. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) awarded the Borough of Sharpsville $500,000 for existing owner-occupied housing in partnership with the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership. The funding is through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, which provides municipalities with grant and loan assistance to expand and preserve affordable housing.

Wentling Announces $100,000 Grant for Penn-Northwest’s Homegrown Initiative

Feb. 16, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that Penn-Northwest Development Corporation has been awarded $100,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. It’s for Penn-Northwest’s “Homegrown Initiative,” a program working to retain top young talent in Mercer County.

Nearly $236,000 for Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition, Wentling Says

Feb. 15, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has awarded $235,786 to the Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition (LMMC). The LMMC is a partnership between several manufacturers in Mercer and Lawrence counties working to collaborate with schools and community organizations to show off the rewarding manufacturing careers available in the two counties.