Butter sculpture marks Pennsylvania Farm Show centennial
The life size butter sculpture unveiled in Harrisburg signals the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show opening Saturday at the State Farm Show Complex. The eight day event features live stock judging rodeos farm equipment displays and culinary attractions. Expected attendance tops 500000 as exhibitors showcase modern machinery and unique contests.
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Pennsylvania Farm Show
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Governor veto trims Penn State extension funding in budget row
Penn State extension and agricultural research funds face cuts after Gov. Wolf vetoed a line item in a budget package passed before Christmas. The action eliminates current year dollars for the 123 agent extension network, prompting concerns over impact on farmers, 4-H, and rural programs while negotiations continue.
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Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences
Wolff
Penn State
Chuck Gill
Mark O'Neill
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Gill
Mark Longietti
Mercer County
Longietti
Union County
Preston Boop
Boop
O'Neill
Farm Bureau
Penn State Research and Community Education Fund
Animal Health Diagnostic Commission
Pennsylvania Veterinary Lab
Sheridan
Senate
John Finnerty
Pennsylvania Statehouse
CNHI
Jfinnerty
Enhi
Commission approves deeding land to Jameson Hospital
New Castle Planning Commission recommended to City Council that a tract west of Garfield Avenue be deeded to Jameson Hospital. First Energy donates the lower parking lot area with a 3-0-1 vote noting Rosemary Henderson absent and Chris Miller abstaining due to hospital board ties. Planning director Jim Farris cites a subdivision with lot consolidation.
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New Castle
Rosemary Henderson
Chris Miller
Jim Farris
Shenango Township weighs policies on nepotism and harassment
Shenango Township Supervisors discussed adopting nepotism and sexual harassment policies and considering guidance from the Pennsylvania Association of Townships. They noted a resident request for a nepotism rule and acknowledged ongoing discussions while addressing labor contract abstentions and staff assignments. The board also approved increases to the zoning fee schedule and related permit fees.
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Shenango
Bill Phillips
Lou Perrotta
al Burick II
Pennsylvania Association of Townships
Phillips
Russell Riley
Burick
Gale Tillin
Riley
Josh
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Bill Albertini
Albertini
State Ethics Commission
Perrotta
Brenda Phillips
Ncnewsonline
Shenango Township reviews mining plans and plaza sale
Shenango Township plans include a conditional use hearing for Amerikohl strip mining on Reno Lane after a previous denial near Old Pittsburgh Road. A fracking ordinance is under county review with a public hearing upcoming. Local businessman Mike Mangiarelli bought the Route 65 plaza, seeking new tenants, while a car dealer gains zoning approval for Route 65. A comprehensive plan is due soon and residents discuss repurposing the Youth Development Center on Frew Mill Road.
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Reno Lane
Pittsburgh Road
Lou Perrotta
Shenango
County Planning Commission
Mike Mangiarelli
Route
Trader Horn
Mangiarelli
Wilmington Mini Storage Co
Savannah Road
Russell Riley
Burick
Bill Cheslock
Frew Mill Road
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