Archive for March, 2010

SHED RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE via Mail

March 17th, 2010

An 8′ x 10′ shed constructed by the building trades students at the Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center will be raffled off at the Raystown Lake Region Home & Garden Show on March 21 at 4 pm. All proceeds (over the cost of materials) will be donated to Huntingdon County Habitat for Humanity. The Huntingdon County Builder’s Association will accept raffle ticket sales via email. They will send you the ticket stubs and bill you for your raffle tickets. ORDERS MUST BE IN BY March 18. Tickets are $5 each. The value of the shed is about $1500. Winner is responsible for transporting the shed to their property or paying for delivery.

Stone Church Improvements Sustainable

March 11th, 2010

The Stone Church of the Brethren received a Community Improvement Award in the Public/Non-profit

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Woods Mansion Restoration Receives Award

March 11th, 2010

Joel and Barbara Brown

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Snap Fitness/Subway Honored

March 11th, 2010

Chris and Jackie Conferreceived the Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award in the Commerical Category.

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Allegrippis Trails Named Special Merit Winner

March 11th, 2010

The Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake are the recipient of

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Budget hearings continue at State Capitol

March 3rd, 2010

The House Appropriations Committee held budget hearings last week for the Executive Offices, Office of the Budget and the Revenue Department. The PA Chamber’s Government Affairs team covered the hearings. Below are key highlights:

Federal stimulus
Lawmakers are concerned about the certainty of federal stimulus money, which the governor is relying on to fund his proposed 2010-11 state budget. Budget Secretary Mary Soderberg said that the current allotment of federal stimulus money is set to expire on Dec. 31, but noted there has been vigorous discussion about continuing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) funds for the next calendar year.