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In this Update:

  • Bridge Project to Close Route 177/Rosstown Road in York County until April
  • Unclaimed Property is Available for Nonprofits
  • Supporting Farmers with Conservation Efforts
  • Bad Airline Experience? Report It
  • Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Bridge Project to Close Route 177/Rosstown Road in York County until April

PennDOT has announced a rehabilitation project on Route 177 (Rosstown Road) for the bridge that spans Beaver Creek and Pinchot Lake just south of Pinetown Road at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Warrington Township, York County.

This project will cause the bridge to be closed beginning Monday, August 26 through April 24, 2025, weather permitting.

A detour will be in place using Route 74 and Alpine Road (Route 4019).

As always, please use caution and check traffic conditions using www.511PA.com.

Unclaimed Property is Available for Nonprofits

The Pennsylvania State Treasury is safeguarding $4.5 billion of unclaimed property, and it’s not just for individuals. Many nonprofits also have money available to claim.

Unclaimed property includes things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, rebates, insurance payments and more. Every dollar returned to a nonprofit can help to fulfill its core mission.

Entities including volunteer fire departments, service organizations and libraries should see if any money is available for them to claim. Search online using these tips to help nonprofits search for unclaimed property.

Supporting Farmers with Conservation Efforts

Farmers play a critical role in Pennsylvania as agriculture is the state’s top industry. They also improve our food security by reducing our dependence on food supplied by other countries.

This week, the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees led discussions about on-farm conservation efforts. Farmers across the state are focused on addressing food waste, pursuing manure management and, most importantly, ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital resources like our water and soil that will allow them to preserve our agricultural heritage.

To support these important initiatives, Senate Republicans voted to dedicate $10 million in the state budget for conservation efforts among Pennsylvania farmers through the new Agriculture Innovation and Development Program. The program is focused on providing farmers and agribusinesses with the resources to adopt new technological practices.

Of course, we can all support our local ag producers at farmers markets, as well as on-farm produce stands and agritourism activities. Cumberland and York Counties and the surrounding areas have a wealth of such spots to visit. Be sure to click the links to explore where to pick up some locally grown food while supporting your neighbors.

Bad Airline Experience? Report It

Individuals who have flown for work or pleasure and had a bad experience with their airline have a new method of recourse.

Whether there were problems with baggage fees, flight scheduling or a refund due to a flight cancellation, you can use a new complaint form. Simply provide information about yourself, the airline, your complaint and how you would like the issue to be resolved. The Pennsylvania Attorney General could refer violations to the United States Department of Transportation.

You are encouraged to upload your contract, proof of payment and other documentation to better explain your complaint. Accepted file types include jpg, gif, png and pdf.

Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Pennsylvania boasts so many opportunities for outdoor recreation, especially in the summer. To safely enjoy all nature has to offer, it’s important to know about potential risks and how to minimize them.

The leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States is West Nile Virus (WNV), which can cause inflammation of the brain. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection tracks cases of WNV and Jamestown Canyon Virus by county.

Since 2000, Pennsylvania’s state budget has included funding to monitor and control WNV. There is no treatment or vaccine for WNV, but people can protect themselves by wearing shoes, socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods of time or when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk. Consider the use of mosquito repellent and wash all treated skin and clothing when returning indoors.

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