Metzgar: We Must Provide Effective Broadband Service to Everyone

Nov. 10, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As we continue to explore the best possible solutions to address the multitude of issues surrounding rural broadband, Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) participated in a joint hearing with the House Consumer Affairs Committee and Senate Communications and Technology Committee on how residents in the Commonwealth can better perform their daily tasks.

Metzgar, Stefano to Honor Local Veterans in Somerset County

Oct. 28, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced today they will be hosting a breakfast to honor local veterans on Friday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 a.m., at the Stoystown American Legion, located at 359 N. Club Road in Stoystown.

Leave Our Kids Alone

Aug. 31, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) issued the following statement on the governor’s decision to institute a statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools and day cares:

Somerset County Bridge Named for Fallen Corrections Officer, Metzgar Says

Aug. 23, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A bridge dedicated to a fallen corrections officer who succumbed to injuries during an assault at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset was dedicated in Sgt. Mark J. Baserman’s memory Friday, according to Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset), who spearheaded the legislative effort (2019 Act 102) to name the bridge.

Metzgar to Host Senior Expo in Somerset

Jul. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) invites residents to attend the 12th Annual Senior Expo on Thursday, July 29, from 9 – 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Somerset County Fairgrounds, located at 7842 Mount Davis Road in Meyersdale.

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

Jun. 01, 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.

Metzgar, Stefano Announce $65,000 for Windber Blight Remediation

May. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) today announced that Windber Borough has been awarded a grant of $65,000 through the Blight Remediation Program for the demolition of six blighted properties in the borough.

Metzgar, Stefano Announce $50,000 Grant for Rockwood Borough Flood Control Project

Apr. 21, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) today announced that Rockwood Borough has been awarded a grant of $50,197 to make repairs and upgrades to its flood control system. These funds were approved through the Flood Mitigation Program (FMP), which is administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

House Passes Bill to Aid Nonprofit, Volunteer First Responder Organizations, Metzgar Says

Apr. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed House Bill 290, which would allow the online operation and reveal of contest winners of raffles and drawings for nonprofit and first responder organizations, which is not allowed under current law. This change would expire upon the conclusion of the COVID-19 disaster emergency or May 1, 2022, whichever happens later.

Metzgar Appointed Chairman of House Liquor Control Committee

Mar. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) was today appointed by House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve as chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Metzgar Supports Bill to More Effectively Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

Jan. 29, 2021 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced his co-sponsorship of House Bill 326. This legislation would require the Pennsylvania National Guard (PANG) to assist in both the distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine in all 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties.

Metzgar, Topper, Langerholc Announce Over $103,000 in School Safety Funding to Bedford County Districts

Nov. 16, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-Bedford/Cambria/Clearfield) today announced that school districts in Bedford County have been awarded $103,581 in Safe Schools Target Grants, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Grants are awarded to schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, to purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for the training and compensation of school resource and police officers.

Metzgar, Stefano Invite Local Veterans to be Honored

Nov. 05, 2020 /

Metzgar, Stefano Invite Local Veterans to be Honored

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) will be hosting a Veteran’s Program in celebration of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Somerset Country Club, located at 416 Plank Road in Somerset.