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Legislative Update |
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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In this update
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Hanover Township Lions Celebrate Eight Decades of Community Service |
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A Day at the Bike and Scooter Rodeo |
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Huber Breaker Preservation Society Announces October Events |
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State Higher Education Grant Application Opens |
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PennDOT to Host Hiring Event for Winter Maintenance Program |
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Upcoming Event: |
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More Ways We Can Help |
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Hanover Township Lions Celebrate Eight Decades of Community Service
Over the past weekend, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Hanover Township Lions Club! The year was 1945. America had just landed on Iwo Jima, President Roosevelt passed away and the world witnessed the first use of the atomic bomb. Amidst global uncertainty, a group of community members in Hanover Township came together to charter what would become one of the most impactful humanitarian organizations in our region. For 80 years, the club has embodied the very best of service, compassion and civic leadership.
Congratulations on 80 remarkable years of service and wishing many more to come!
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A Day at the Bike and Scooter Rodeo
I recently rolled through the Fairview Township Municipal Park Bicycle/Scooter Rodeo. What a ride! The township’s recreation board and board of supervisors did a fantastic job bringing the community together. The kids tested their skills on the obstacle course, had their bikes and scooters inspected and got safety tips from our township police. We even gave away new bikes and helmets!
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Huber Breaker Preservation Society Announces October Events
The Huber Breaker Preservation Society will host a Mining/Railroad Collectibles and Model Train show on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Leo's Church Hall, 33 Manhattan St., in Ashley. Vendor tables are $10, and admission is $5. Children under the age of 12 can attend for free. The Preservation Society will host an open house at Miners' Anthracite Heritage Memorial Park, 109 S Main St., Ashley, from noon to 3 p.m. For additional information, please contact Don Kane Jr., 570-824-3499.
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State Higher Education Grant Application Now Open
The 2025-26 PA State Grant application is available to students pursuing higher education. Remember, you must also file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for a state grant, as well as financial aid offered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
Visit www.pheaa.org/signin to submit your state grant application and take care of any additional action items.
Additional information is available at www.pheaa.org/grant.
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PennDOT Seeking Workers for Winter Maintenance Program
While we are still feeling the summer heat, PennDOT is preparing for cooler temperatures by gearing up for its winter maintenance program.
Positions available may include CDL equipment operators, mechanics, dispatchers, tradesman helpers and semi-skilled laborers. The positions pay between $17.38 per hour to $28.37 per hour. The winter maintenance program runs from September through April.
Anyone wishing to apply should visit www.employment.pa.gov and go to the PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program posting.
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Upcoming Event:
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Shredding and electronics recycling, Saturday, Aug. 9, Crestwood High School, 281 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, 18707. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
The shredding event is available at no cost and gives individuals the opportunity to securely dispose of sensitive information. There is a limit of three boxes per car.
The electronics recycling program will be handled by a third-party recycling company out of Berwick. It helps to prevent difficult-to-dispose-of electronics from being illegally dumped. The electronics recycling event allows for free disposal of items such as computers (laptops and desktop), smartphones, tablets, printers, office phones, video game consoles, modems, routers, cameras, DVD players, VCRs, audio/video equipment, wires and chargers, hard drives, memory cards, power tools and appliances.
Other items, such as LCD monitors, televisions and floor copiers, can be disposed of for a nominal fee to the recycling company.
Please contact my offices in Nanticoke, 570-902-4082, or Mountain Top, 570-403-2371, with questions about the electronics recycling program.
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More Ways We Can Help
Residents and businesses can take advantage of a range of free services provided by my office.
Notary Public:
Our office offers notary services except title work. Anyone interested in this free service must have a valid, current photo identification available. Please call the office to schedule your appointment.
Veterans’ Services:
Each month, veterans can schedule appointments with representatives from the Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion for help with government benefits.
Disability-Related Services:
Individuals with disabilities can schedule appointments with the Northeast PA Center for Independent Living (MyCIL) to receive assistance with home and community-based services, transportation, housing and more .
Small Business Assistance:
Wilkes University Small Business and Development Center offers confidential consultation on a one-on-one basis for owners of small businesses.
SEPTA:
My office can assist residents who wish to obtain or renew SEPTA Senior Fare cards.
Free Fishing Tackle Loan Program:
My office is a loaner site for Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Fishing Tackle Loaner Program.
For more information about these free services or to share ideas on how we can improve our offerings, please contact my office at 570-902-4082.
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