Public Invited to Ceremony in Honor of World War II Hero, Topper Says

Apr. 15, 2019 /

BEDFORD – Members of the community are encouraged to attend a ceremony to dedicate the Imlertown Road bridge over Imlertown Run in Bedford Township to U.S. Army 1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., said Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton). The ceremony will be held at the Pleasant Hill Bible Church, 2793 Briar Valley Road, Bedford, on Friday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m.

Topper Named Education Subcommittee Chairman

Mar. 26, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – With a commitment to improving education opportunities for all Pennsylvania students, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) was named chairman of the House Subcommittee on Basic Education. Basic education covers kindergarten through 12th grade.

Franklin County Dairy Awarded Grant, Topper Says

Mar. 26, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced today funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program for a Peters Township dairy.

Topper Issues Response to Budget Proposal

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal to spend $34.1 billion during the 2019-20 fiscal year:

Metzgar, Topper Named Deputy Whips for the 2019-20 Session

Jan. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) have been appointed by Majority Whip Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to serve as Deputy whips during the 2019-20 session.

Topper Named to Five Key Committees

Jan. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) has been appointed to serve on five key House committees, including the Appropriations Committee, for the 2019-20 session. In addition, Topper will also serve on the Education, Judiciary, Liquor Control and Rules committees.

Tax Forms Available in Topper’s Offices

Jan. 23, 2019 /

BEDFORD - Tax forms for the 2018 tax year are now available at the district offices of Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) located in Bedford, McConnellsburg and Mercersburg.

Topper Announces Safety Grants for Local Schools

Nov. 01, 2018 /

BEDFORD ¬– Each school district in the 78th Legislation District will receive funding through a new grant program to improve student safety, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced.

Topper Announces Two Infrastructure Improvement Grants

Sep. 18, 2018 /

BEDFORD – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced a combined $605,280 in Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program grant funding has been approved for two infrastructure improvement projects in Franklin County.

Topper Extends Hours at Mercersburg Office

Aug. 30, 2018 /

BEDFORD – The hours of operation will be extended at Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) Mercersburg office, located inside Mercersburg Borough hall, at 113 S. Main St., starting Thursday, Sept. 6. The office will be open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m.

Topper to Dedicate Bridge to Korean War POW

Aug. 16, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) will hold a ceremony to dedicate the Churchview Road bridge over Beaver Creek in South Woodbury Township as the PFC/POW William G. Koontz Memorial Bridge. Koontz spent 838 days as a prisoner of war during the Korean War.

Topper Congratulates Everett Students

May. 17, 2018 /

BEDFORD – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) recently recognized a group of Everett Area Middle/High School students for their assistance in creating prosthetic hands using a 3D printer.

Free Fishing Seminar Scheduled for April 12 in Schellsburg

Apr. 11, 2018 /

Area residents are invited to attend a free fishing seminar on Thursday, April 12 hosted by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Representatives Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset).

Trout Stocking Schedules Available at Topper’s Offices

Mar. 02, 2018 /

BEDFORD – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced that copies of this year’s Pennsylvania trout stocking schedule are now available in his district offices in Bedford, Mercersburg and McConnellsburg.