Shenango Valley News

The City of Hermitage has been awarded a state grant amounting to $330,000 for improvements to Lorenwood Drive near the Hermitage Athletic Complex and for adding a trail connecting to the facility. The announcement was made by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50).

“Outdoor recreational facilities like Hermitage Athletic Complex enhance the quality of life for local families, as well as attract tourists into the area,” stated Brooks. “Increasing recreational opportunities is an important component of economic development plans in the county, whether for business owners, health professionals, or individual families looking for places to relocate, they look at the entire package of what the area has to offer.”

The Hermitage Athletic Complex is a regional asset featuring two softball fields, two multipurpose fields, a playground, concession stand, restrooms, and a dek hockey facility. It is also connected with the Hermitage Little League Complex which includes three baseball fields.

“The City of Hermitage is grateful to Sen. Michele Brooks and Rep. Parke Wentling for their efforts in securing state funding for the Lorenwood Drive Multimodal Project,” said Hermitage City Manager Gary Hinkson. “The project complements a previous grant supporting a trail connection from the Lorenwood Drive neighborhood into the Hermitage Athletic Complex (HAC) by making necessary roadway improvements to Lorenwood Drive and further extending the trail system at HAC.”

The grant was provided through the state Multimodal Transportation Fund which offers financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, ports and rail freight entities.

Contact: Adam Gingrich - 717-787-1322