Recent News
Great news for our community! 🎨
Perry Lower Intermediate School (Ellwood City Area School District) was selected as one of only six schools in the nation to take part in the Crayola Creative Freedom Campaign, in partnership with Crayola Learning and the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies.
As part of this honor, Perry will host a replica of the 1823 William J. Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence and artwork from FAPE’s collection during the 2026 school year.
To celebrate, Perry students teamed up with Ellwood City high schoolers for a reenactment signing of the Declaration of Independence—a creative and inspiring way to bring history to life! 👏📜
Proud to see our local students and educators recognized nationally for their creativity and passion for learning! 💙
📅 Excited to share the dates for our 2026 Expos!
All events are free and open to the public. These are great opportunities to connect with local resources and neighbors. Hope to see you there!
Home title theft, or deed fraud, involves forging a false title/deed transfer or tricking a homeowner into signing over property for mortgage or tax relief. Read more about this devastating con and how to avoid it from Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General . https://bit.ly/4khYY02
Trout season opens April 4. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission 2026 stocking schedule is now available online. Find the schedule and everything you need to plan your fishing season or help with stocking here: https://bit.ly/4tiR1Mc
The application period for the 2nd year of Grow PA Scholarship Grants is OPEN NOW.
Reminder: If you received a grant for the current academic year, you still need to apply again for the 2026-27 school year. Read more at https://bit.ly/3Moyy06
FINALREMINDER!
Representatives from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will lead an important discussion on elder abuse—covering topics like fraud, scams, and signs of nursing home abuse.
This event is open to the public, so please feel free to share with friends or family who may be interested.
👉 Please RSVP here: https://www.senatoreldervogel.com/elder-abuse-seminar.../
If you’re unable to RSVP, you are still welcome to attend — RSVPs simply help us plan for the event.
Colder weather and energy price changes can result in significant changes in utility bills, and utilities can help customers explore payment arrangements, budget billing and assistance programs. Find out more from @PennsylvaniaPublicUtilityCommission: https://bit.ly/4rg9ZS1
After hearing the governor’s $53.3 billion budget proposal, it’s clear we need to stay focused on protecting taxpayers and keeping spending in check.
We can’t rely on one-time dollars to fund ongoing expenses. I’ll keep working with my Senate Republican colleagues to make sure we take a responsible approach that strengthens Pennsylvania’s future.
FULL PRESS RELEASE: https://www.senatoreldervogel.com/2026/02/03/vogel-we-will-be-focused-on-advancing-policies-to-improve-pas-fiscal-health-and-bolster-its-future/
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