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Cambria County ranks third highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $16,796 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Cambria County received an average of $16,796 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in Pennsylvania.

By Cambria Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Cambria County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Cambria County, providing an average of $1,431 per capita to residents.

By Cambria Times | Mar 1, 2025

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State Rep Jim Rigby announces over $457K for local fire and EMS services

By Cambria Times | Feb 12, 2025

Fire and emergency services in the 71st Legislative District will benefit from over $457,000 in grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cambria County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Cambria Times | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Cambria County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cambria County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Cambria Times | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Cambria County Election Department Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Jim Rigby announces school safety grants for multiple districts

By Cambria Times | Nov 27, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby has announced that several schools within the 71st Legislative District have been awarded grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee. “I am glad to see...

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School safety grants awarded to districts in Rep. Rigby's area

By Cambria Times | Nov 27, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby announced that schools within the 71st Legislative District have been awarded funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee. “I am glad to see several...

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Grant awarded for library improvements at Mount Aloysius College

By Cambria Times | Nov 1, 2024

State Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and State Representative Jim Rigby have announced a $1.8 million grant for Mount Aloysius College aimed at enhancing its library facilities.

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Mount Aloysius College receives $1.8 million grant for library improvements

By Cambria Times | Nov 1, 2024

State Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and State Representative Jim Rigby have announced a $1.8 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) awarded to Mount Aloysius College.

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FOIA Request Sent to Cambria County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Cambria Times | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Cambria County Election Department in Pennsylvania regarding pre-election voting machine test reports on October 30, 2024.

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Johnstown bridge renamed to honor WWII fallen soldiers

By Cambria Times | Oct 24, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby, representing Cambria and Somerset counties, is set to lead a ceremony to honor two brothers from Johnstown who died during World War II. The event will see the renaming of the bridge that carries Galleria Drive/State Route 3031 over U.S. Route 219 in Richland Township as the PFC Paul O. Malzi and PFC Harry R. Malzi Memorial Bridge.

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Bridge renaming ceremony to honor Johnstown brothers killed in WWII

By Cambria Times | Oct 24, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby will host a ceremony to honor two brothers from Johnstown who died during World War II.

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Gallitzin bridge to be named after Vietnam veteran Corporal James R. Beck

By Cambria Times | Oct 22, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby will host a ceremony to dedicate the Gallitzin Road/State Route 53 as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge. This bridge crosses the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks in Gallitzin Township, Cambria County.

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Cambria County receives nearly $4 million in grants

By Cambria Times | Oct 22, 2024

Grants totaling nearly $4 million have been allocated to 13 recipients in Cambria County, as announced by state Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and state Representative Jim Rigby.

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Bridge dedication honors local Vietnam veteran

By Cambria Times | Oct 22, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby will hold a ceremony to dedicate the Gallitzin Road/State Route 53 in Cambria County as the Corporal James R. Beck USMC Memorial Bridge.

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Cambria County receives nearly $4 million in grants

By Cambria Times | Oct 22, 2024

Grants totaling nearly $4 million have been allocated to 13 recipients in Cambria County, according to state Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. and state Rep. Jim Rigby. The funds come from the Local Share Account (LSA) and Public School Facility Improvement Grant programs.

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Gallitzin library receives grant for broadband access renovations

By Cambria Times | Oct 10, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby has announced a significant grant for the Gallitzin Borough, aimed at improving broadband access through renovations to the local library. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority awarded $942,564 under its Multi-Purpose Facilities Grant Program.

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Gallitzin library receives $942K grant for broadband access renovations

By Cambria Times | Oct 10, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby has announced a significant development for Gallitzin Borough.

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Rigby proposes legislation for cooperation against violent crime

By Cambria Times | Oct 2, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby is set to propose two legislative measures aimed at fostering cooperation among municipalities and states to address violent crime. These bills are part of a broader initiative by state House Republicans focusing on crime prevention, policing, prosecution, and punishment.

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Jim Rigby proposes legislation for interstate cooperation against violent crime

By Cambria Times | Oct 2, 2024

State Representative Jim Rigby from Pennsylvania is set to introduce two legislative measures aimed at enhancing cooperation among municipalities and states to combat violent crime.