Dunbar Borough will receive technical assistance from the Trail Town Program during the next two years.
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Larry Walsh on biking: Trail Town Program receives federal support
The Trail Town Program has received a $140,000 federal grant to help 19 municipalities connect with the growing number of trail users during the next two years.
Trail Town Program® approved for federal grant
A nonprofit program addressing economic development in towns along the Great Allegheny Passage and other bicycle trails announced Tuesday it has been approved for a $140,000 federal grant.
Great Allegheny Passage providing unique business opportunities
Businesses along the Great Allegheny Passage have benefitted from an increase in trail riders planning a multiple-day trip, up from 23 percent in 2011 to 57 percent last year, according to a survey of 560 users of the Great Allegheny Passage. The survey was conducted from July to October 2014 in West Newton, Connellsville, Ohiopyle, Confluence, Rockwood, Meyersdale and three trail towns in Allegheny County, as well as two in Maryland.
Owners of Terra Nova House B&B to Receive Tourism Award
Ryan and Molly Mercer will be honored by VisitMercerCountyPA, the tourism promotion agency, at its annual dinner June 25 at Grove City Country Club. The Mercers are recipients of the James E. Winner Jr. Tourism Initiative Award.
New business promotes flatwater boating
The calm waters of the Youghiogheny River at West Newton will be the site of a flatwater race paddling clinic on Saturday and Sunday. The clinic is expected to draw about 20 kayakers from the region, Ohio and West Virginia, said Hansel Lucas of Buddtown, sponsor of the clinic and co-owner of Performance Kayak Inc., a home-based shop selling kayaks, surf skis and gear he operates with his wife, Kim.
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