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06/03/2026

The bill would create a grant program to help health care facilities fund critical threat assessments and security upgrades.

06/02/2026

Applications are now open for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor's 2026 Mini Grant Program.

This funding round will prioritize projects that expand access to parks, trails, and water throughout our six-county corridor, while continuing to support eligible education, conservation, and preservation initiatives.

Eligible nonprofits and municipalities located in Adams, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties may apply for grants of up to $10,000.

Key Dates:
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
• Award Decisions: August 2026
• Project Period: September 2026–October 2027

Recent Mini Grant recipients have included the Adams County Arts Council, Fort Loudoun Historical Society, West Overton Village and Museums, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art–Ligonier, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Westmoreland Cultural Trust, and Westmoreland Performing Arts.

Learn more, review eligibility requirements, and apply at LHHC.org.

05/29/2026

🚨 $1.625 billion is available to specialty crop farmers through USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. These payments provide financial support to allow producers to pay for production and marketing inputs in the face of significant market disruptions and elevated input costs during the 2025 growing season. The deadline to apply is Aug. 7, 2026.

On June 1, producers with a http://Login.gov account can access and submit their pre-filled application at fsa.usda.gov/ascf, and beginning June 8, producers can request their pre-filled application from their USDA Farm Service Agency county office. Payments will be issued as applications are submitted and approved, beginning as early as the first week of signup.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/29/usda-announces-enrollment-period-and-payment-rates-specialty-crop-farmers

05/29/2026

Join us for our Second RAD Day at the LACC!

Discover our special Costa Rica exhibit, take part in a Boruca mask-making workshop, and meet Costa Rican artist Ricardo Solís.

June 27, 2026
◆ Workshop: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
◆ Exhibit tours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free admission and open to all ages.
More Info ➜https://loom.ly/_YHV7wA

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Following weeks of public voting through USA Today, the East Broad Top Railroad was chosen as one of the top scenic train rides in the country, placing third in the 2026 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/east-broad-top-railroad-named-one-of-the-countrys-best-scenic-train-rides-poll/

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

Community Action--The Perry County Commissioners were pleased to provide a proclamation recognizing May as Community Action Month and also recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Tri County Community Action. Tri County Community Action has served the residents of Perry County with dedication and compassion, working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in need. We encourage residents to acknowledge and support the efforts of Community Action Agencies in stregthening our communities and providing opportunities for all.

05/16/2026

Wishing the Children’s Aid Society Foundation a wonderful annual golf event today! Lauren and Michele were happy to support the event and hope they raised a tremendous amount to advance mission to support youth and families in need through fundraising, grant making, and endowment development. Operating in tandem with the Children's Aid Home Programs, it provides resources for behavioral counseling, residential care, and education.

We have been honored to work in support of this mission for many years, thanks to the Wheeler Family.