Charleroi to use grant for new combi oven
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February 28, 2023

Charleroi to use grant for new combi oven

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Charleroi Area Middle/High School will install a new combi oven as part of a major renovation of its cafeteria this summer. Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced more than $2.7 million in grant funding for 130 education agencies across the state to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias. Charleroi was awarded $43,977 to purchase a commercial combination oven.

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