Mar. 03, 2021 /
GIRARD – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer), chairman of the Joint Legislative Conservation Committee, is once again applauding Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., and the Erie Bird Observatory for the recent installation of a 55-foot wooden pole with an osprey nesting platform at the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad’s (B&LE) “KO” junction near the village of Osgood, Mercer County.
Sep. 25, 2020 /
![Vogel, Wentling Announce $153,000 in Recreational Expansion Grants for New Wilmington Borough and Wilmington Township]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) confirmed today that more than $153,000 in Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants have been awarded for recreational expansion projects in the Lawrence County communities of New Wilmington Borough and Wilmington Township.
Jul. 09, 2020 /
![Wentling Legislation to Equip Predator Hunters with Thermal and Night Vision Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) to allow hunters of predatory animals to use thermal and night vision equipment (House Bill 1188) is now law.
Jun. 26, 2020 /
![Wentling, Harkins Measure to Cast Wider Net for Lake Erie Fishing Permit Funding Options Lands on Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House once again approved a measure introduced by Reps. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), which would broaden the allocation of proceeds from Lake Erie fishing permits or stamps issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Mar. 20, 2020 /
![Wentling’s March 24 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinic Canceled Due to GECAC Albion Senior Center Closure]()
HARRISBURG – Due to the temporary closing of the GECAC Northwestern Senior Center, 9 Academy St., Albion, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is canceling his previously scheduled, Tuesday, March 24, Property Tax Rent Rebate program clinic at the facility.
Mar. 09, 2020 /
CONNEAUT LAKE - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today congratulated the Northwest Workforce Development Board for qualifying to receive a $90,189 grant from the State/Local Internship Program (SLIP).
Mar. 04, 2020 /
ERIE – On March 3, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) met with PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer (center) and PFBC District 1 Commissioner Dan Pastore during a legislative briefing held at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
Mar. 02, 2020 /
![Wentling Announces Boating Facility Funding Awarded to Expand Parking Access at Cochranton Landing]()
COCHRANTON - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded a Boating Facility grant totaling $1,000 to the Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort (CARE).
Feb. 27, 2020 / Press Release
![District 17 Schools Awarded $1,850,500 in School Safety and Security Grants, Confirms Wentling]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today that 11 schools and one Intermediate Unit that serve the 17th Legislative District have been awarded approximately $1,850,566 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program.
Feb. 24, 2020 /
![Wentling Applauds Latest Expansion of Pioneer Partnership to Protect Ospreys and Prevent Power Outages]()
GIRARD – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer), chairman of the Joint Legislative Conservation Committee, applauded Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., and the Erie Bird Observatory for the recent installation of two osprey nesting platforms in Mercer and Crawford counties.
Feb. 06, 2020 /
![Wentling Announces Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced his office will again hold clinics across the 17th Legislative District to assist residents with filing for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Wentling’s Lake Erie Groin Fee Exemption Legislation Approved for House Consideration]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) which would officially define “groin structures” and exempt non-commercial groin owners from paying excessive Submerged Lands License Agreement (SLLA) fees.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![Wentling Seeking Local Cold War Veterans for Special Recognition]()
CONNEAUT LAKE – state Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is partnering with state Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey to honor local Cold War-era veterans.
Dec. 10, 2019 /
![Wentling Selected Chairman of Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee]()
HARRISBURG – During the reorganizational meeting held earlier this fall, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) was unanimously elected to serve as chairman of the bi-partisan, bi-cameral Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (JLCC).
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Committee Approves Wentling, Harkins Bill to Cast Wider Net for Lake Erie Fishing Permit Project Funding Options]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the state House Game and Fisheries Committee approved House Bill 1187, introduced by Reps. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), which would broaden the allocation of proceeds from Lake Erie fishing permits or stamps issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Nov. 14, 2019 /
![Wentling Announces $328,800 for Crawford, Erie and Mercer Community Park and Recreation Projects]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced
that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded grants totaling
$328,800 to fund recreational improvement and conservation projects benefiting communities
in Crawford, Erie and Mercer counties.
Nov. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced that Cochranton Borough has been awarded a grant totaling $150,000 for the repaving of South Franklin Street.
Oct. 10, 2019 /
![Wentling to Host Concealed Carry Seminar/Sportsmen’s Event]()
CONNEAUT LAKE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is inviting firearm owners, hunters, anglers and all other outdoor sports enthusiasts to attend his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar and Sportsmen’s Event on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Conneaut Lake Park Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 11965 State Highway 618, Conneaut Lake.
Sep. 12, 2019 /
![Wentling Invites Residents to Fifth Annual Senior Expo]()
GIRARD – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) encourages senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to attend his fifth annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 1001 Main St. E., in Girard.
Aug. 02, 2019 /
![Vogel, Wentling Secure $1.5 Million for Westminster College’s Hoyt Science Resource Center Expansion]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the awarding of $1.5 million in state funding for an expansion to Westminster College’s Hoyt Science Resource Center. The funding, is provided through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).