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Bonner: George Junior Republic Chapel Recognized as National Historic Place

September 17, 2025

HARRISBURG – As State Representative, I am pleased to announce that the Jeremiah Sturgeon Chapel on the George Junior Republic (GJR) campus in Pine Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Constructed in 1914 by early residents, the Sturgeon Chapel is the only structure on the 500-acre campus original to the Progressive Era (1890s – 1920s) in the United States and holds historic significance and integrity at the state and national levels.

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The Horrors of 9/11

September 11, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Tri-County Landfill Permit Denied

August 12, 2025

I am pleased to recognize that the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has denied the permit application of Tri-County Industries to reopen and operate a municipal waste landfill on 99 acres of land located in Liberty and Pine Townships in Mercer County. The Commonwealth Court reversed the decision of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board, which had approved the issuance of the permit that would have fully restored the ability of Tri-County Industries to operate a permanent waste disposal site at the Liberty and Pine Township location. This location had previously operated as a permanent waste disposal site between 1950 and 1990 and has operated as a waste transfer facility since 1990.

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