The grants to be received by volunteer fire departments throughout the county were released by state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale on Tuesday.

Butler County municipalities received more than $1.1 million of the $60 million released by DePasquale. Townships and boroughs, in turn, distribute the funds to local fire departments covering their areas.

Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company will receive the highest amount, at $232,808, followed by the Adams Area Fire District at nearly $112,000. Butler Township Volunteer Fire District came in third, at $104,404.

Cherry Valley borough in Venango Township will receive just $379 for the Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department. The Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department will receive $813 through Fairview Borough. West Sunbury VFD will receive $875.

The total amount allocated to Pennsylvania volunteer fire organizations in 2019 was increased by $5 million.

Butler County's allocation increased by almost $120,000 over last year's amount.

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