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E-news Updates – August 15, 2026
In this Update: Bedford County Senior Expo Coming Next Week Honoring Pennsylvaniaβs Fallen Firefighters in Somerset County Felony Murder Sentencing, PA Crime Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Understanding Digital Threats to Children Reporting Suspected Benefits Fraud Getting Potholes Filled Bedford County Senior Expo Coming Next Week State Rep. […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 7, 2026
In this Update: Join Us for a Free Senior Expo on Aug. 19 Celebrating Two Outstanding Eagle Scouts in Somerset County Seeing Innovation in Action at Rifton Equipment Pennsylvania Has New Tools to Solve Violent Crimes State Budget Boosts College Tuition Assistance PA College Savings Fees Waived for Fifth Straight Year Red Tape Slashed for […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 1, 2026
In this Update: Fayette County Fair Starts This Week Fall Internships Available Senate Stands with Attorney General, District Attorneys, State Troopers and Police Measure Cracking Down on βCDL Millsβ Becomes Law Consider a Future as an Emergency Medical Services Provider Nominate a Non-Teaching School Employee for a RISE Award Organ and Tissue Donation Saves Lives […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 25, 2026
In this Update: Tremendous Win for Private Property Rights Standing Up for Rape Crisis Services Protecting Our Communities from Child Predators and Human Trafficking Investing in the Future of PA College Students Honoring Veterans with Visual Impairments with a Capitol Monument Find Summer Getaway Ideas Here in PA Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Photo Contest Accepting […] [Read More]
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Celebrating the Cook Family Farm, a bicentennial farm in Fayette County, PA!
The Cook family has called their farm in Belle Vernon home for 250 years. The historic house began construction in 1772, was completed in 1776, and has remained in the Cook family ever since. Col. Edward Cook, a Revolutionary War soldier and confidant of George Washington, welcomed Washington to the home twice.
Congratulations to the Cook family, and thank you for preserving this incredible piece of Pennsylvania history and agricultural heritage. It was an honor to celebrate this milestone with you!
Thank you to everyone who joined Rep. Jesse Topper and me for our senior expo in Alum Bank!
Weβre grateful to the organizations that shared their valuable resources and services with Bedford County seniors and families. It was great connecting with so many of you!
A big thank-you to all the volunteers who helped make our Senior Expo a success. We truly appreciate your time.
Rockwood Stone is investing in the future of the Rockwood community. ποΈ
It was great to celebrate their grand opening and see their commitment to creating local career opportunities, supporting area businesses, and strengthening the community.
Wishing Spencer Svonavec and the entire Rockwood Stone team continued success!
πΈ: Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
πππ© Wonderful to join @fayettefriendsof and community leaders for an important conversation about the needs of animals and families across @fayettecopa. πΎ
Strong partnerships are key to building a brighter future for our community and the animals we all care about. Thank you to FFOA and everyone working together to make a difference!
π Thereβs something special about a place where young people can unplug, explore the outdoors and discover what theyβre capable of. β I recently had the opportunity to tour Heritage Reservation, a premier outdoor destination for scouts in Farmington.
With nearly 2,000 acres of mountain woodlands, Heritage provides a wide range of programs and activities, from Cub Scout programs to high-adventure activities for older Scouts. Heritage houses thousands of scouts, from across multiple states, every summer.
Places like Heritage Reservation remind us of the beauty of the Laurel Highlands and the value of getting outdoors. βΊ
Last week, I joined Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and others in Somerset County at the Remember Me Rose Garden, where we broke ground on Pennsylvaniaβs first permanent, statewide memorial dedicated to firefighters who died in the line of duty. The memorial will eventually feature the names of more than 800 fallen firefighters dating back to the 1700s.
With the Flight 93 National Memorial just down the road, I canβt think of a more fitting place to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
π Congrats to Hot Diggity Dogs & Hoagies Too in Uniontown on their official ribbon cutting with @faycham65! βοΈ
Congratulations to Bedford County Chamber of Commerce (PA) CEO Kellie Goodman Shaffer on being named this year`s Bedford County Fair in PA "Friend of the Fair!" π‘π½π
I`m especially proud of this one: Congratulations to my stepson, Tristan Tiedeman, on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. β
For his project, Tristan chose to give back to the Bullskin Historic Society. Through fundraising and a lot of hard work, he helped make lasting improvements to the society`s headquarters including paving the parking lot, installing a new sign, refreshing the flower beds, repairing the outdoor pavilion and pressure washing the grounds.
Through his time in Scouting, he has served as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide, always leading by example and helping younger Scouts along the way. We`re very proud of you, Tristian! π¦
π Happy 50th Anniversary to @bedfordvillage! Since opening on July 4, 1976, the Village has preserved Pennsylvania`s rich history while inspiring generations through immersive living history experiences, education, and historic preservation. Here`s to 50 more years of bringing the past to life and ensuring Bedford County`s heritage continues to inspire future generations.
Manufacturing makes our local economies stronger. π
Great visit with the team at Rifton Equipment! It was impressive to see how their innovative adaptive equipment is improving lives. Thank you to Mike Maendel and the Spring Valley Bruderhof Community for the warm welcome and for the work they do to make a difference every day.
