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Brooks, Bonner and Wentling Announce $2 Million in Funding for Mercer County Projects
HARRISBURG – Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) and Reps. Parke Wentling (R-7) and Tim Bonner (R-17) announced today multiple community improvement projects across Mercer County were awarded a total of $2 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
Wentling Announces Area Organizations to Receive Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credits
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that two organizations located in the 7th Legislative District received tax credits from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP).
Bonner, Wentling Announce Grant for Mercer County Historical Society
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer) and Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that the Mercer County Historical Society (MCHS) has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program.
Lt. Gen. John L. ‘Jack’ Hudson to Attend Wentling’s Veterans Recognition Breakfast as Guest of Honor
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that Lt. Gen. John L. “Jack” Hudson will attend his Veterans Recognition Breakfast as the guest of honor. The event will take place this Friday, Nov. 7, from 9-11 a.m. at the Hickory VFW, located at 5550 E. State St. in Hermitage.
Wentling Announces Projects to Receive PENNVEST Funding in 7th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced projects within the 7th Legislative District have received funding from PENNVEST.
Wentling Invites Community to Sportsmen’s Expo, Concealed Carry Seminar
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) would like to invite residents of the 7th Legislative District to his upcoming Sportsmen’s Expo and Concealed Carry Seminar.
Wentling Announces Grant for Mercer County Conservation District
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that the Mercer County Conservation District (MCCD) has received a $2,360 grant to support its Fishing Skills Workshop Series.
Wentling Announces Over $150,000 in Grants for Municipalities Across 7th Legislative District
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that over $150,000 has been awarded to municipalities across the 7th Legislative District through Act 13 of 2012.
Wentling Celebrates Grant for Keystone Community Education Council
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that the Keystone Community Education Council, which serves Mercer County and the surrounding area, received a $600,000 grant through the Supporting Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship (CTRA) Program.
Wentling Announces AWARE to Receive Over $395,000 in Grant Funding
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that $395,156 in grant funding has been awarded to AWARE in Mercer County to support homeless individuals across the county.
Wentling Announces $760,000 in Grants for Mercer County Housing Projects and Blight Mitigation
HARRISBURG - Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that $760,000 in grant funding has been awarded for projects across Mercer County and the 7th Legislative District.

Wentling to Host Bike Rodeo
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) will host a bike rodeo Saturday, May 31, to help elementary-age children learn about bike safety.
Wentling Says Grants Secured for Multiple Projects in 7th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that grant funding through the Pennsylvania Main Street Matters program has been secured for multiple projects throughout the 7th Legislative District.
Wentling Announces Grants for Veterans Services in Mercer County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that grant funding has been awarded for two veteran services organizations located in Mercer County.
Wentling Announces GROW PA Program Now Open for Applicants
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced today that the GROW PA program is now open for applicants.
Wentling Announces Grant for Mercer County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that Mercer County has received an $18,092 grant from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through its Municipal Waste Household Waste (HHW) Education program.
Wentling Announces Mercer County to Receive Strategic Management Planning Program Grant
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) today announced that Mercer County has received a $93,750 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP).
Wentling Announces Grants for Two Traffic Projects in Sharon
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced that two traffic projects in Sharon have received funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) program.
Wentling Releases Statement on Penn State Announcement Regarding Possible Satellite Campus Closures
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) released the following statement on Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi’s announcement regarding the potential closure of multiple Penn State satellite campuses:
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