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1 gas station in cities throughout Franklin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 30 2023

By South Central PA News | Dec 31, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 30 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By South Central PA News | Dec 30, 2023

These former South Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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South Central PA News area weekly mass times

By South Central PA News | Dec 30, 2023

The following parishes in the South Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Franklin County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By South Central PA News | Dec 25, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Franklin County in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By South Central PA News | Dec 24, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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South Central PA News area weekly mass times

By South Central PA News | Dec 23, 2023

The following parishes in the South Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Mastriano Announces Nearly $1.7 Million for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects in the 33rd District

By South Central PA News | Dec 21, 2023

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has announced the allocation of nearly $1.7 million in state grants for water and sewer infrastructure projects in Franklin and Adams counties. The grants, funded by the federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be disbursed through the H20 PA Program and the PA Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program."These water infrastructure grants ensure residents have access to clean drinking water and proper wastewater management," said Mastriano. "The provision of clean water and effective wastewater treatment is a fundamental responsibility of...

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Ecker, Irvin Announce Funding for Wastewater Upgrades

By South Central PA News | Dec 19, 2023

Reps. Torren Ecker and Rich Irvin have announced that the Cumberland-Franklin Joint Municipal Authority has secured funding for the upgrade of its wastewater management system. The authority has been awarded $423,700 through the Commonwealth Financing Authority's Small Water and Sewer Program.Ecker emphasized the importance of infrastructure improvement for economic development, stating, "Infrastructure improvement is a key ingredient for economic development and this funding will provide assistance with completing a much-needed sewer improvement project."The funding...

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Mastriano, Kauffman Announce Nearly $2 Million for Water Infrastructure, Arts and Culture Projects in Franklin County

By South Central PA News | Dec 19, 2023

Sen. Doug Mastriano and Rep. Rob Kauffman have announced that nearly $2 million in state grants have been awarded for water infrastructure, arts, and culture projects in Franklin County. The grants will support the expansion of sewer services, provide access to clean drinking water, and help the arts and culture sector recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Sen. Mastriano highlighted the importance of the water infrastructure grants, stating, "These grants ensure residents have access to clean drinking water and their wastewater can properly be carried away and...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Franklin County in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Central PA News | Dec 18, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Franklin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By South Central PA News | Dec 17, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By South Central PA News | Dec 16, 2023

This former South Central PA News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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South Central PA News area weekly mass times

By South Central PA News | Dec 16, 2023

The following parishes in the South Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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More Veterans Courts Needed in PA

By South Central PA News | Dec 15, 2023

Pennsylvania military veterans in nearly two out of every three Pennsylvania counties lack access to a key resource in our criminal justice system. I want to change that."Our military veterans served our country and our commonwealth in their times of need. These brave men and women took time away from their families and loved ones, sometimes traveled halfway across the globe and made tremendous sacrifices to defend our nation," said Sen. Doug Mastriano, representing the 33rd Senatorial District.Many veterans returned home with physical injuries or scars, while others...

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Mastriano Legislation to Save Lives Through Expanded Fentanyl Testing Heads to the Governor’s Desk

By South Central PA News | Dec 14, 2023

The Pennsylvania state House has approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that aims to save lives by expanding fentanyl and xylazine testing in the state. The bill, Senate Bill 683, would require general acute care hospitals to test for fentanyl and xylazine when treating a person who is receiving a standard urine drug screening in an emergency room setting. Currently, only 5% of toxicology screens test overdose patients for Fentanyl, and the percentage is even smaller for xylazine testing."Fentanyl is the No. 1 cause of death for Americans ages...

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Schemel, Hanbidge Legislation to Protect Seniors from Abuse Passed by the House

By South Central PA News | Dec 13, 2023

State Representatives Liz Hanbidge and Paul Schemel have successfully worked together to pass House Bill 1760, which includes provisions to protect seniors from abuse. The bill updates Pennsylvania's Slayer Statute, a law that prevents individuals from profiting off the unlawful killing of another person in order to acquire property or benefits. The new legislation expands the statute to also bar convicted elder abusers from benefiting from their victims' estates."Expanding the Slayer Statute to encompass elder abusers is a profound way to protect Pennsylvania's seniors,"...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Franklin County in week ending Dec. 9 2023?

By South Central PA News | Dec 10, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Franklin County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By South Central PA News | Dec 9, 2023

These former South Central PA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

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South Central PA News area weekly mass times

By South Central PA News | Dec 9, 2023

The following parishes in the South Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Mastriano Calls on University of Pennsylvania President Magill to Resign

By South Central PA News | Dec 7, 2023

State Senator Doug Mastriano has called for the immediate resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill. Mastriano cited Magill's recent testimony before Congress and a history of events that raise concerns about her ability to combat antisemitism on campus. This call for resignation follows Mastriano's announcement of plans to introduce legislation that would cut state funding for one year for any Pennsylvania college or university that enables antisemitism.In a letter addressed to Magill, Mastriano stated his reasons for calling for her resignation. He...