Jordan Santiago, former Wallenpaupack Area High School standout, played on Sunday, Feb. 23 in NCAA Division II baseball game

A bill aimed at increasing the use of locally produced agricultural products in Pennsylvania schools has advanced to the state Senate after passing the House.

Four community parks in northeastern Pennsylvania will receive more than $713,000 in funding through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2), according to an announcement by Sen.

Pennsylvania State Representative Jonathan Fritz is supporting a bill aimed at assisting start-up businesses in the state, particularly those in technology and biotechnology.