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Blair County seeks $952,390 LSA grant to replace fire radios; commissioners flag funding limits

Blair County Board of Commissioners · October 23, 2025
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Blair County commissioners approved submitting a $952,390 LSA grant application to replace mobile radios for the regional fire radio project, while one commissioner warned LSA funds are oversubscribed and questioned long‑term sustainability of emergency services funding.

Blair County commissioners voted Oct. 23 to approve submitting a Local Share Account (LSA) grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and the Commonwealth Financing Authority for $952,390 to replace mobile radios used by local fire departments.

The application, presented by county staff, would make the county the primary sponsor on behalf of area fire companies as part of the Blair…

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