October 27, 2009
Monaca Borough Receives $4.2 Million State Loan
The Borough of Monaca will receive $4.2 million in state funding to upgrade its water system, according to Senator Elder Vogel (R-47). [Read More]
News Releases
October 19, 2009
Proudly Saluting World War II, Korean War Veterans
Senator Elder Vogel will honor local World War II and Korean War veterans and their families during a very special recognition ceremony set for 10 a.m., November 7, at Circle of Friends Community Center located at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church School, 371 Linmore Avenue, Baden. [Read More]
September 10, 2009
Senator Vogel Urges Fire Departments/EMS to Seek Grants
State Senator Elder Vogel is urging local volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) squads to apply for grants from the Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program. [Read More]
July 14, 2009
Senator Vogel Announces H2O PA Grants For Area Water Authorities
Harrisburg – The first round of H2O PA funding for critical water and sewer projects and other infrastructure needs across Pennsylvania was announced today, according to state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. [Read More]
July 8, 2009
Senator Vogel Encourages Area State Employees to Contact Lenders Early During Pennsylvania Budget Impasse
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. announced today that while state employees in Beaver and Lawrence Counties may soon start missing their paychecks as a result of the state budget impasse, he is encouraged by conversations with area financial institutions willing to assist state employees who are also lending recipients. [Read More]
June 21, 2009
Rochester Borough Receives $2.295 Million State Grant
The Rochester Borough Sewer and Maintenance Authority will receive $2,295,000 in state funding to upgrade its sewer system, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr., (R-47). [Read More]
June 18, 2009
Hall Industries Awarded $95,040 SEPTA Contract
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) recently awarded a $95,040 contract to Hall Industries Inc. of Ellwood City, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
May 6, 2009
Senator Vogel Encourages Congressman Altmire, Senator Casey, and Senator Specter to Help Prevent the Closing of New Castle Mail Facility
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. today released copies of letters he has sent to New Castle's federal representatives - Congressman Jason Altmire, Senator Robert Casey Jr., and Senator Arlen Specter, encouraging them to do all they can within their power to prevent the closing of the New Castle Mail Processing Facility by the U.S. Postal Service. [Read More]
April 20, 2009
Beaver County Projects Receive $17.2M in State Funding
(PENNVEST) today (April 20) approved financing totaling $17,266,740 for three Beaver County water and sewer projects, according to Senator Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47). [Read More]
April 15, 2009
Senator Vogel to Hold Community Meeting on Navigating the Recession
Senator Elder Vogel Jr. will hold an open community meeting with representatives from the Pennsylvania Housing and Finance Authority, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and other state agencies on April 23rd from 6pm-8pm at St. Philomena Catholic Church located at 3908 6th Avenue, Beaver Falls. [Read More]