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Mastriano Bill to Notify Families of VA Burial Benefits Approved by House
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to ensure families of deceased service members are notified of burial benefits available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was approved with strong bipartisan support by the House of Representatives today. [Read More]
Mastriano Bill Marking Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Approved by House
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to designate July 27 as Korean War Veterans Armistice Day in Pennsylvania was approved by the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support today. [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 10, 2026
In this Update: Visit To a Hand-Painted American Flag Spanning Across Two Acres Roots of Revival Sean Feucht America250 Event Chambersburg Fire Department Visit Mercersburg Roundtable Discussion on Tourism Miss Pennsylvania & Rebecca Van der Groef Honored Franklin County Fair Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Senate Passes Bill to Bring Life-saving Treatments to Market More Quickly […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 2, 2026
In this Update: America 250! SR 326 Medal of Honor to Major Richard “Dick” Winters Visit with Josie & Sara at the Capitol Visit with Haley at the Capitol ABC 27 News Interview with Dennis Owens Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Working to Finalize the State Budget Fairness in Women’s Sports Increasing Accountability of Taxpayer-Funded Childcare […] [Read More]
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Please enjoy reading my newsletter this week. Link is in bio.
It was a pleasure to participate in a Tourism Roundtable Discussion at the beautiful James Buchanan Hotel in Mercersburg.
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with local business owners, community partners, public officials, and tourism and economic development leaders to discuss ways we can strengthen tourism throughout our region. By attracting more visitors to Franklin County, we can drive more traffic to our local businesses, support existing jobs, create new opportunities, and help our communities thrive.
Mercersburg and the surrounding area offer a unique blend of history, outdoor recreation, hospitality, and small-town charm. Working together, we can better showcase these assets and encourage more people to visit, stay, shop, dine, and explore all our region has to offer.
Thank you to everyone who participated and shared valuable ideas. I look forward to continuing our partnership as we work to grow tourism and strengthen our local economy. Also, a big thank you to my Chief of Staff - Melissa Cruys and State Representative - Chad Reichard for leading the meeting!
Check out my interview from this morning on NEWS TALK 103.7 FM!
We discussed the state budget, Senator McCormick’s event with President Trump, the Culbertson family’s American flag field, the tragic death of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira and how that horrific event may have been prevented, as well as my Roundtable Discussion on Tourism in Mercersburg, PA
July 10th - Birthday - Theologian and founder of Presbyterianism, John Calvin (1509-1564) was born in Noyon, France.
July 10, 1943 – The Allied invasion of Italy began with an attack on the island of Sicily. The British entry into Syracuse was the first Allied success in Europe. General Dwight D. Eisenhower labeled the invasion “the first page in the liberation of the European Continent.”
🚧 Weekend Traffic Alert
Traveling on I-81 in southern Franklin County this weekend? Plan ahead!
🛣️ Northbound I-81 near the Maryland state line will have a right lane restriction beginning Friday at 7 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. as crews install concrete barrier at the Milnor Road overpass.
🚜 Southbound paving is also scheduled to begin Friday night as work continues on the I-81 resurfacing project.
⚠️ Expect delays, slow down in work zones, and watch for crews.
📲 Check traffic conditions before you travel with 511PA.
