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Saturday, May 18, 2024

State Rep. Joanne Stehr

Recent News About State Rep. Joanne Stehr

  • Register Now for Stehr’s Veteran Assistance Hours

    Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is reaching out to local veterans in the 107th Legislative District by offering assistance hours at her Shamokin district office. The services, which include aid with compensation, pension, death benefits, education, and health care, among others, are open to veterans and their dependents without the need for American Legion membership. The assistance hours will kick off on May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 300 E. Independence St. in Shamokin.Those interested in availing of these services are encouraged to schedule an...

  • Stehr Announces Transportation Improvement Grants for 107th District

    HARRISBURG – Projects to improve roads, bridges, and downtowns across Schuylkill County were awarded state grants totaling more than $1 million from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), according to Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill).Stehr emphasized the importance of infrastructure maintenance, stating, "It is critical to maintain our roads, sidewalks, and bridges because they serve as the main lifelines of our community." She also expressed her satisfaction with the funding allocation, saying, "I am pleased that this grant funding will be allocated...

  • Stehr Announces Funding for Water System Improvements

    More than $400,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding will be invested in a water system improvement project in Tremont and Porter Townships, according to an announcement made by Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill). The funding will be used to repair and maintain critical water systems in the community."I am pleased our communities are receiving this valuable funding that will help repair and maintain critical water systems in our community," said Stehr. "Investments like these are essential to strengthening our community and improving the...

  • PHMC Grant Awarded to Local Historical Society

    Dec. 13, 2023 - The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has granted $4,000 in funding to the Northumberland County Historical Society, according to State Reps. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) and Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill)."I'm thrilled the Northumberland County Historical Society has been awarded this generous grant. The additional funding will help this remarkable organization preserve and highlight the rich history of our community," said Stehr.The funding, awarded through PHMC's Cultural and Historical Grant Program,...