(Credit for Photo: Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus, Posted on Facebook on January 13th, 2026)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) The city of Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft on the North Shore in 100 days. The Pittsburgh Steelers will officially have the 21st pick in the first round after their loss last night to the Houston Texans in their 2025 AFC Wild Card Game at Acrisure Stadium. The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23rd-25th, 2026.
(Credit for Photo: Courtesy of Allegheny County)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Monroeville, PA) A man who was convicted of shooting a Monroeville police sergeant after an armed robbery in Monroeville in 2024 received his sentence in jail yesterday. Court documents show that thirty-four-year-old Jamal Brooks of Aliquippa, was sentenced to up to 70 years in prison. Brooks, who also acted as his own attorney, was found guilty of attempted homicide, assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault and several gun charges like carrying a firearm without a license on October 15th, 2025. Brooks was given a sentence of 20-40 years in jail for the assault of a law enforcement officer as well as 15-30 years for attempted homicide. According to police, Brooks committed armed robbery at a Crumbl Cookie store. This happened on January 3rd, 2024 at the store at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Monroeville and Monroeville Police Sergeant James MacDonald was shot twice after he spotted Brooks, who matched the description of the suspect. MacDonald survived and he was questioned by Brooks during the trial.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE- Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert, poses for a portrait with the Dilbert character in his studio in Dublin, Calif., Oct. 26, 2006. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
(AP) Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died. He was 68.
His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death Tuesday on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts. “He’s not with us right anymore,” she said. Adams revealed in 2025 that he had prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. Miles had said he was in hospice care in his Northern California home on Monday.
“I had an amazing life,” the statement said in part. “I gave it everything I had.”
At its height, “Dilbert,” with its mouthless, bespectacled hero in a white short-sleeved shirt and a perpetually curled red tie, appeared in 2,000 newspapers worldwide in at least 70 countries and 25 languages.
Adams was the 1997 recipient of the National Cartoonist Society’s Reuben Award, considered one of the most prestigious awards for cartoonists. That same year, “Dilbert” became the first fictional character to make Time magazine’s list of the most influential Americans.
“We are rooting for him because he is our mouthpiece for the lessons we have accumulated — but are too afraid to express — in our effort to avoid cubicular homicide,” the magazine said.
“Dilbert” strips were routinely photocopied, pinned up, emailed and posted online, a popularity that would spawn bestselling books, merchandise, commercials for Office Depot and an animated TV series, with Daniel Stern voicing Dilbert.
It all collapsed quickly in 2023 when Adams, who was white, repeatedly referred to Black people as members of a “hate group” and said he would no longer “help Black Americans.” He later said he was being hyperbolic, yet continued to defend his stance.
Almost immediately, newspapers dropped “Dilbert” and his distributor, Andrews McMeel Universal, severed ties with the cartoonist. The Sun Chronicle in Attleboro, Massachusetts, decided to keep the “Dilbert” space blank for a while “as a reminder of the racism that pervades our society.” A planned book was scrapped.
“He’s not being canceled. He’s experiencing the consequences of expressing his views,” Bill Holbrook, the creator of the strip “On the Fastrack,” told The Assoicated Press at the time. “I am in full support with him saying anything he wants to, but then he has to own the consequences of saying them.”
Adams relaunched the same daily comic strip under the name Dilbert Reborn via the video platform Rumble, popular with conservatives and far-right groups. He also hosted a podcast, “Real Coffee,” where talked about various political and social issues.
After Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show on ABC was suspended in September in the wake of the host’s comments on the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Adams stood for free speech.
“Would I like some revenge?” Adams said. “Yes. Yes, I would enjoy that. But that doesn’t mean I get it. That doesn’t mean I should pursue it. Doesn’t mean the world’s a better place if it happens.”
Adams, who earned a bachelor’s degree from Hartwick College and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, was working a corporate job at the Pacific Bell telephone company in the 1980s, sharing his cartoons to amuse co-workers. He drew Dilbert as a computer programmer and engineer for a high-tech company and mailed a batch to cartoon syndicators.
“The take on office life was new and on target and insightful,” Sarah Gillespie, who helped discover “Dilbert” in the 1980s at United Media, told The Washington Post. “I looked first for humor and only secondarily for art, which with ‘Dilbert’ was a good thing, as the art is universally acknowledged to be… not great.”
The first “Dilbert” comic strip officially appeared April 16, 1989, long before such workplace comedies as “Office Space” and “The Office.” It portrayed corporate culture as a “Severance”-like, Kafkaesque world of heavy bureaucracy and pointless benchmarks, where employee effort and skill were underappreciated.
The strip would introduce the “Dilbert Principle”: The most ineffective workers will be systematically moved to the place where they can do the least damage — management.
“Throughout history, there have always been times when it’s very clear that the managers have all the power and the workers have none,” Adams told Time. “Through ‘Dilbert,’ I would think the balance of power has slightly changed.”
Other strip characters included Dilbert’s pointy-haired boss; Asok, a young, naive intern; Wally, a middle-aged slacker; and Alice, a worker so frustrated that she was prone to frequent outbursts of rage. Then there was Dilbert’s pet, Dogbert, a megalomaniac.
“There’s a certain amount of anger you need to draw ‘Dilbert’ comics,” Adams told the Contra Costa Times in 2009.
In 1993, Adams became the first syndicated cartoonist to include his email address in his strip. That triggered a dialogue between the artist and his fans, giving Adams a fountain of ideas for the strip.
“Dilbert” was also known for generating aphorisms, like “All rumors are true — especially if your boss denies them” and “OK, let’s get this preliminary pre-meeting going.”
“If you can come to peace with the fact that you’re surrounded by idiots, you’ll realize that resistance is futile, your tension will dissipate, and you can sit back and have a good laugh at the expense of others,” Adams wrote in his 1996 book “The Dilbert Principle.”
In one real-life case, an Iowa worker was fired from the Catfish Bend Casino in 2007 for posting a “Dilbert” comic strip on the office bulletin board. In the strip, Adams wrote: “Why does it seem as if most of the decisions in my workplace are made by drunken lemurs?” A judge later sided with the worker; Adams helped find him a new job.
While Adams’ career fall seemed swift, careful readers of “Dilbert” saw a gradual darkening of the strip’s tone and its creator’s descent into misogyny, anti-immigration and racism.
He attracted attention for controversial comments, including saying in 2011 that women are treated differently by society for the same reason as children and the mentally disabled — “it’s just easier this way for everyone.” In a blog post from 2006, he questioned the death toll of the Holocaust.
In June 2020, Adams tweeted that when the “Dilbert” TV show ended in 2000 after just two seasons, it was “the third job I lost for being white.” But, at the time, he blamed it on lower viewership and time slot changes.
Adams’ beliefs began bleeding into his strips. In one in 2022, a boss says that traditional performance reviews would be replaced by a “wokeness” score. When an employee complains that could be subjective, the boss said, “That’ll cost you two points off your wokeness score, bigot.”
Adams put a brave face on his fall from grace, tweeting in 2023: “Only the dying leftist Fake News industry canceled me (for out-of-context news of course). Social media and banking unaffected. Personal life improved. Never been more popular in my life. Zero pushback in person. Black and White conservatives solidly supporting me.”
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump remembered Adams as a “Great Influencer.”
“He was a fantastic guy, who liked and respected me when it wasn’t fashionable to do so. He bravely fought a long battle against a terrible disease,” the president posted on his social media platform Truth Social.
SCOTT TADY
BIG BEAVER – Picking and grinning is guaranteed this weekend at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel.
The January Ice Jam returns for a third year to Beaver County, presenting 28 bluegrass acts from throughout the tri-state region.
“Bluegrass music, fun, family, and tradition – that is what makes the January Ice Jam the huge success it has been for the past 25 plus years,” Amy George, co-founder of the event, said.
Originating in a Butler County hotel that closed in the pandemic era, the January Ice Jam is a free indoor bluegrass music festival inside the Ramada, off Route 18 just north of the Beaver Valley interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
There’s no admission charge, though basket raffles, 50/50 raffles, instrument
raffles, donations and merchandise sales raise money for the Bluegrass Relief Fund, Inc., a charitable organization dedicated to
placing financial and emotional support where it is needed within the local bluegrass music community.
Performances start Friday at 7 p.m., with the music continuing that night until 10 p.m.
On Saturday, the music begins again at noon and continues until 10 p.m.
Different bands take the stage every 30 minutes to perform their favorite bluegrass music.
The Ramada’s restaurant and lounge will be open, with food sold inside the performance space, too. A coffee suppling food truck will be parked outside.
“Over the past
27 years and counting, we have raised well over $100,000 to help support countless friends of
the bluegrass community,” George said. All musicians and event staff proudly volunteer their
time and talents to ensure the event’s continued success.
For more information and to see the performance schedule, visit bluegrassrelieffund.org, or the event’s Facebook page.
Arnulfo “Arnie” Cisneros, Jr., 85, of West Bridgewater, passed away on January 6th 2026 in his daughter’s home in Rochester.
He was born in Laredo, Texas on December 23rd, 1940, a son of the late Arnulfo Cisneros, Sr. and Delfina Benavides Cisneros. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana, his son, Mark, and his sister, Consuelo Cisneros. He is survived by his children, Delfina (Rick Coleman) Cisneros of Rochester, Michael (Meagan) Cisneros of Seattle, Washington and Michelle (Christopher) Baker of York, Pennsylvania, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, his siblings: Rosa María (David) Curiel of Laredo, Texas, Alicia (Genaro) Vela of Laredo, Texas, Adrian “Mundo” (Debbie) Cisneros of Beaver and Rosario (Eddie) Vega of Laredo, Texas; as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arnulfo graduated from Martin High School in Laredo, Texas in 1960, where he excelled in his studies. He then went on to receive a B.S. Degree in Business from Geneva College, and he received a Master’s Degree in International Business Affairs from Texas A & M University in Laredo, Texas. He was an administrator at the Laredo Transit Authority in Laredo, Texas, and after moving to Beaver, he worked at St. Joe Lead in Monaca. In 1988, he opened his restaurant The Taco Express in West Bridgewater, which was well known for it’s authentic Mexican cuisine. He went on to work at the U.S. Airways Express in Pittsburgh and later owned the Tax Express in West Bridgewater. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, where he played the trumpet in the USMC Marching Band. He was known for his love of music and he also played the piano and guitar. He was known for his magnetic personality. He always greeted family and friends with a smile and warm hug. He had a special place in his heart for those less fortunate. If anyone was in need of help, he was the first to respond. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Beaver, where he faithfully attended Holy Mass every Sunday.
The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to care for Arnulfo and his family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family on Saturday, January 17th from 2-6 p.m. at the Grille at Bridgewater Crossings, 206 Mulberry Street Extension, Bridgewater.
Patricia Ann Larrick, 78, passed away on January 8th, 2026. She was born on April 7th, 1947, the daughter of the late Lillian Vilk O’Block and Leopold Vilk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calman Larrick. Her stepfather was Edward O’Block. She is survived by her four children: Curt Larrick of Economy, Chris Larrick (with wife Mandy) of New Sewickley, Cheri Merryman (with husband Jeremy) of Economy and Cal Larrick Jr. of Ambridge. Patricia was also a proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Evan, Cole, Logan, Sara. Her family also includes her brother, Tony Vilk (with wife Pam) of Baden, and her sister-in-law, Jackie Kleindienst of Shaler.
Patricia, known as Patty, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She was a member of Baden Methodist Church and later Ambridge Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Ambridge High School in 1965. She married her high school sweetheart, Calman Larrick of Ambridge, and subsequently attended Cosmetology school. As a hairdresser for many years, she worked around her children’s school and activity schedules, remaining actively involved in their lives. She served as a board member for the Ambridge Quarterback Club and Band Boosters, assisted with Majorettes and Bridger Bell activities, participated in the PTA board, and was the head homeroom mom. Later, she worked for Anderson Candies for many years, then for SAE International, before returning to employment at Anderson Candies. She enjoyed making candy and met many friends during her time there. She dedicated years to caring for her younger son and her husband after his stroke. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching Hallmark movies.
A memorial Celebration of Life for Patricia will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 10 A.M. at Baden Methodist Church, 420 Dippold Avenue, Baden. Pastor Jim Young will officiate the celebration. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Baden Methodist Church, 420 Dippold Avenue, Baden, PA 15005.
Robert H. “Bob” Bixler, 88, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on March 14th, 1937, the son of the late Homer and Alice (Small) Bixler. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Judith (Branson) Bixler, his children, Jeff (Michelle) Bixler, Cindy Bixler-Reed and Eric (Heather) Bixler, his grandchildren: Jake (Lindsey) Bixler, Rebecca Reed, Maddie Bixler, Logan Bixler, Clarissa Reed, Katie Bixler, Ben Reed, Julia Bixler and Mikayla Reed, a great-grandchild, Carsen Bixler as well as extended family and friends.
Robert graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree, a lifelong love of PSU Football, and a devotion to the woman who would become his wife within weeks of her own graduation. They began their marriage with a road trip honeymoon and he served as a steady captain for countless family trips across the country in the motor home over the years. He was a member of the Professional Engineering Society of Pennsylvania, CUP Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Chippewa Area Lions Club, and the Blackhawk School Board. He was awarded Engineer of the Year in 1983. He spent most of his career at Michael Baker Corporation as a civil engineer. He retired from Honeywell, but did not stay retired for long. He entered into real estate, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and provided transportation to deaf children. He enjoyed supporting Penn State University football, even traveling to cheer on the Nittany Lions at the Rose Bowl. He tended his garden, which provided his family with perfect apples for apple sauce and Pumpkins and zucchini of record-breaking size. Besides his workshop, where he took on impressive woodworking projects, he felt most comfortable taking care of others. He dedicated his life to making life easier for those around him, as shown by his quiet acceptance, support, and respect for his wife’s occasionally outlandish projects and dreams.
Friends will be received on Thursday, January 15th, from 4-6 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. Friends will also be received at 10 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11 A.M. on Friday, January 16th at CUP Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 530 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.
Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA 68, Rochester.
Amber Lynn (Maylone) Wardle, 38, of Monaca, passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1st, 1987, the daughter of Robert and Beverly Maylone. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Richard Wardle, her stepfather, Stan McHoe, her siblings, Jacqulynn Maylone, Richard Cox and Bobby Maylone (fiancée, Chelsea Ketterer), her in-laws, Marggie and Brian Wardle and her brother-in-law, Damian Wardle. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Gladys Hasman, her paternal grandparents, Albert and Eleanor Maylone and her aunt, Paulette Weber.
Amber was a devoted homemaker who loved swimming and soaking up the sun. She especially enjoyed riding motorcycles with her father. She also found joy in listening to Elvis Presley and had a deep love for animals and children.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 17th, from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements. Burial will be private.
Barbara Ann Petrella, 82, of Monaca, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Vada Mauk. She was a loving sister to Richard (Mary) Mauk and Larry (late Cynthia) Mauk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son-in-law, Joe DeFelice, dear in-laws, Orazio and Viola Petrella and her brother-in-law, Donnie (Paula) Petrella. Barbara’s spirit will be carried on by her devoted son, Dean, and his wife, Dena Petrella, and her daughter, Tracy DeFelice. She was the proud grandmother to Brandyn (Natalie) DeFelice, Daryn (Katie) DeFelice, Joccelyn (Jalen) Lawson, Gianna (Will) Petrella, and Renata Petrella. The joy of her life extended to her great-grandchildren, Carter Thomas, Cameron DeFelice, Cayson DeFelice, Jayla Lawson, and she was eagerly awaiting the arrival of twin great grandbabies in March. Barbara’s family circle was wide, including her sisters-in-law, Sherry Petrella and Carol (Henry) Adamek, and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss her dearly. Barbara was an alumna of the Community College of Beaver County and she took classes that enriched her life and broadened her horizons. She spent her professional years dedicated to customer service at Verizon Wireless. Beyond her family and professional accomplishments, Barbara was known for her creative passions. She loved doing crafts, ceramics, and crocheting, and she was known for her skill in decorating cakes and cookies. Holidays were a special time for Barbara, as she relished in playing catch phrases with her family, an activity that always resulted in peals of laughter and fond memories. No family gathering was complete without Barbara’s signature dishes and her potato salad and stuffing were requested at every event.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, January 13th from 4 -7 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of her arrangements.
(Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture, Labor & Industry and Education)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday in Harrisburg on the third day of the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm show that $600,345 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants, which includes 15 matching and 47 direct awards to organizations in 33 counties, will fund projects that will empower youth across Pennsylvania to succeed in its $132.5 billion agriculture industry. Pennsylvania Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker, and Pennsylvania Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe joined Secretary Redding to make this announcement during a Career Expo which connected over 2,200 Pennsylvania students with career opportunities offered by 48 agricultural businesses. According to a release yesterday in Harrisburg from the Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture, Labor & Industry and Education, here is some more information about these grants:
Grant recipient Trellis for Tomorrow, a Chester County nonprofit, received $18,100 to expand its garden and farm-based youth programming initiatives in 2026. For the last 22 years, Trellis has provided hands-on, paid work experiences for young people in agriculture, prioritizing youth in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The group has worked with more than 1,600 youth over that time, and in the last six years has provided over 30,000 lbs. of organic produce to neighbors in need through its youth programming initiatives.
Grant recipients, funded project titles, and funding amount by county are as follows:
Allegheny
Riverview School District –Seeds of Tomorrow: VR Agriculture and Aquaponics Career Lab, $7,000
Bible Center Church –The Oasis Project, Oasis Farm Field 2 Fork Youth Academy, $7,500
Hilltop Urban Farm – Season extension, $7,398
Grow Pittsburgh – Garden Dreams, $25,000
Chatham University – Deer Education and Infrastructure at Eden Hall Campus, $12,280
Beaver
RiverWise – 2026 Summer Sustainability Institute, $7,500
Berks
Alvernia University – Seeds of Discovery: Raised Bed Pilot Project, $7,500
Brandywine Heights Area School District – Poultry Science Program, $7,500
Blair
Spring Cove School District – Food Science and Safety, $7,481
Bucks
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology – Phase 2 Greenhouse Restoration Project, $25,000
Upper Bucks County Technical School – Barn Renovations and Expansion Capital Project – $25,000
Snipes Farm and Education Center – Youth Ag Education Equipment for Snipes Farm Seed-to-Fork Program, $7,482
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology – Hydroponics Project for Horticulture and Landscape Program – $6,165
Butler
Butler Area School District Districit – Ag Programming Expansion, $7,500
Centre
The Pennsylvania State University – Philipsburg-Osceola High School Greenhouse and Gardening Program, $7,000
Bald Eagle Area School District – Floriculture on Display – Floral Cooler, $4,494
Chester
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines – Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines Youth Summer Camps, $7,500
Chester County Intermediate Unit – School Co-op Garden, $7,500
Chester County Intermediate Unit – The Learning Lab Grant, $7,500
Trellis for Tomorrow, Trellis for Tomorrow – Agricultural Education Grow Space Expansion, $18,100
Columbia
Southern Columbia Area High School Agriculture Program – SCA Agriculture Career Exploration and Leadership Development Project, $7,500
Southern Columbia Area High School Agriculture Program – Greenhouse Project, $10,000
Crawford
Conneaut Area School District Agriculture Department – CASH Greenhouse, $4,010
Cumberland
Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation – Mobile Ag Lab Increases Access to Vital Agriculture Education, $7,500
Dauphin
Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation – DLT Farm Tours and Exploration Experiences, $7,500
Wildheart Ministries – The Hill Farm Field Trips 2026, $25,000
Erie
Groundwork Erie – 4th Street Farm Expansion and Education, $7,487
Eco-Erie – Water and Sanitation Upgrade for Youth Agricultural Training, $25,000
Franklin
Franklin County Fair Commission, Franklin County Junior Fair Board Improvement and Expansion, $7,500
Huntingdon
Standing Stone FFA – Huntingdon Area High School Plant and Soil Science Curriculum Equipment, $7,500
Southern Huntingdon County High School, Animal Science Equipment for Southern Huntingdon County Agriculture Department, $7,460
Lancaster
Killiann George – Hands-On Animal Reproduction Technology and Safety Lab, $7,018
Lawrence
Wilmington Area School District – Wilmington Farms: Growing Creativity, $7,500
Lebanon
ELCO School District – Legacy in the Making: The ELCO Barn Raising, $21,250
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley – Variety’s Agricultural Vocational Program for Youth with Disabilities, $7,500
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit – 25-26 MCIU Transition Envision Horticulture, $7,500
Montour
The Pennsylvania State University – Montour County 4-H Agricultural and Environmental Science Program Extension, $3,354
Northampton
Easton Area Neighborhood Center – Pathways in Agriculture and Leadership, $7,500
Northumberland
Line Mountain School District Animal and Veterinary Program Additions, $7,368
Perry
LEAF Project – Farm Fellowship: Shared Authority and Sustainability on the LEAF Farm, $7,500
Greenwood School District – Energizing Engines Small Gas Engine Curriculum Enhancement, $7,500
Philadelphia
Novick Urban Farm – Giving of Self Partnership School Garden, $1,226
AgrotheraPA – G.R.O.W. Hub Intergenerational Garden Initiative, $5,000
The School District of Philadelphia – Fox Chase Farm Student-Run Farm Store, $7,500
Home and School Association of the Penn Alexander School – Penn Alexander Middle Grades Science Ag Education Program, $7,500
WB Saul Alumni Association – Saul School Support, $3,732
Home and School Association of the Penn Alexander School – Outdoor Classroom for Urban Garden, $25,000
Greener Partners – Farm Explorer, $7,500
Potter
The Pennsylvania State University – Learning Kits for Agricultural and Rural Education, $2,447
Snyder
The Pennsylvania State University – Agriculture Adventures Youth Day Camp, $6,103
Somerset
Berlin Brothersvalley High School – Animal Production Equipment, $7,490
Tioga
Wellsboro Area School District – Lab Science Supplies for Student Success, $7,500
Union
The Pennsylvania State University – Putting the Science Back in Livestock and Environmental Projects, $7,500
Mifflinburg Area School District – Agriculture Program Mobile Workstation – Mifflinburg, $25,000
Warren
Warren County School District – Eisenhower Middle-High Agricultural Program Supports, $7,500
Washington
California Area School District – The Greenhouse as a Living Classroom for STEAM, $5,658
Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association – PA Junior Guernsey Breeders Attendance at 2027 National Convention, $7,500
Jeannette Hartley – Trinity Hydroponics Retrofit, $7,500
California Area School District – Agri-Ready Youth Training in Veterinary and Animal Science, $24,000
Wayne
The Pennsylvania State University – Wayne County 4-H Spring 2026 Education, $7,492
Wyoming
The Pennsylvania State University – Cloverbud and Junior Explorers Agriculture Safety and Community Discovery, $6,850
Statewide Project
The Pennsylvania State University – AP 4-H Agriculture and Nutrition Education – Books for Cooks, $7,500