Metzgar to Designate PFC Alton Glenn Sterner Memorial Bridge in Rockwood Borough

June 1, 2021

WHAT: A portion of State Route 2016 (Rockdale Road) over the Casselman River will be designated as the PFC Alton Glenn Sterner Memorial Bridge. PFC Sterner was a native of Rockwood Borough who served with the U.S. Army 5th Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. He gave his life in service to his country on June 19, 1953.

Refreshments will be served.

WHO: Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford); Lee Sterner, brother of PFC Sterner; and members of the community.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 2, at 6:15 p.m.

WHERE: Rockwood American Legion Post #279, located at 136 Rockdale Road in Rockwood.

Media contact: Kevin DiGuiseppe, 717.260.6419, kdiguiseppe@pahousegop.com