More Than $3 Million Headed to Schuylkill County Area for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Projects

More than $3 million in state funding has been awarded to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects across Schuylkill County and neighboring areas, according to a series of announcements from local state legislators.

Pine Grove Authority Secures $1.6 Million PENNVEST Loan for Wastewater Upgrades

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that the Pine Grove Joint Treatment Authority has been awarded a low-interest loan of more than $1.6 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to modernize its wastewater treatment facility and collection system.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Address Prescription Drug Costs with New Pharmacy Legislation

Lawmakers gathered at a Schuylkill County pharmacy on Tuesday to discuss the impact of a recently signed law, Act 77 of 2024, which aims to support independent pharmacy owners and reduce prescription costs for Pennsylvanians. 

Argall, Stehr to Host Free Event to Replace Damaged License Plates in Pine Grove

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-107) will host an event where damaged or illegible license plates can be replaced for free on Friday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Grove Borough Building, 1 Snyder Ave., Pine Grove, PA 17963.

State Grants Awarded to Two Schuylkill County Park Projects

This past week, legislators announced funding for two park projects in Schuylkill County.