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Senior Expo Postponed
We understand so many of you look forward to the Senior Expo every year, and we are disappointed to announce that due to construction issues at the high school, we had to make the decision to postpone the event. My staff has been busy preparing for this event, so we are hopeful we will be able to reschedule for later this year.
Watch my message about the event here.
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August 5 - Scam Awareness Seminar
While the expo is on hold, we are excited to host a Scam Awareness Seminar during Senior Day at the Tioga County Fair. This will be an informative seminar co-hosted with First Citizens Community Bank, C&N Bank, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. This event aims to help people learn to protect themselves by outlining the tactics commonly used by scammers, what to look for and how to avoid them.
Seniors who wish to participate in the seminar are reminded admission to the fair is free for people ages 62 and older until 5 p.m. that day (Aug. 5).
Registration is required and may be made online at RepOwlett.com or by phone at 570-724-1390 (Wellsboro office) or 570-297-3045 (Troy office).
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September 12 – Game Commission Night
Join us for a fun and informative evening at the Wellsboro Fire Company Annex from 6-8 p.m. You will hear from our Pennsylvania Game Commission officials about efforts to address predators.
Register at repowlett.com to reserve your seat or call the Wellsboro office (570-724-1390) or the Troy office (570-297-3045)
This event typically fills up fast, so be sure to reserve your seat sooner rather than later.
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October 16 – Concealed Carry Seminar
I am excited to once again host a Concealed Carry Seminar. The seminar will feature the offices of the Tioga County Sheriff and Tioga County District Attorney, who will provide information about PA’s firearms laws, offer information on how to safely interact with police when carrying a firearm, and the legal aspects of the state’s Castle Doctrine, which allows a homeowner to use deadly force, if necessary, when threatened by an armed intruder.
Seats are filling up fast. Register at repowlett.com to reserve your seat or call the Wellsboro office (570-724-1390) or the Troy office (570-297-3045).
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Turn Around, Don’t Drown
With all the rain we’ve been seeing in our region and across the Commonwealth, it’s important to remember how dangerous floodwaters can be.
If you approach a flooded roadway, turn your vehicle around. It only takes a few inches of water to sweep a vehicle away, putting your life in danger, as well as the lives of first responders who come to your aid.
Never drive around “road closed” signs and use detours instead. The message is simple. Turn around; don’t drown.
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Know Before You Go!
Whether you are heading out on a summer road trip or simply going to work or to run an errand, you can find out if your route is clear simply by checking 511PA!
511PA is part of a statewide travel information service which provides reliable traffic, weather and transit information to travelers to reduce congestion, and improve safety and mobility in Pennsylvania. 511PA uses real-time traffic data from various sources throughout the state to give all the latest updates.
Information is available through 511PA by dialing 5-1-1 from any phone or by visiting www.511PA.com on your computer or mobile device. You may also follow any of the 511PA regional X (formerly Twitter) pages. 511PA tweets include news releases and traffic advisories, along with all traffic and construction events on the 511PA network in that region. You can access these regional pages from the X link on the 511PA web page.
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Reducing Food Waste, Helping People in Need
A new state law aims to boost food donation and reduce waste by limiting liability for donated food that is past its “best by” date.
Date labels on food generally are established by the manufacturer to indicate the best use-by date for purposes of freshness; however, many potential food donors misinterpret these labels as “expiration dates” or indicators of food safety. The law aims to encourage the donation of surplus food to help the more than 1.2 million people in Pennsylvania who are food insecure, including more than 325,000 children.
Act 13 of 2025 amends the free-standing Donated Food Limited Liability Act to limit criminal and civil liability for persons who donate food that is fit for human consumption but is past a date code on the food item. The donor must make a good faith evaluation that the food is fit for human consumption and a donor has immunity unless damages result from the negligent, reckless or intentional misconduct of the donor.
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PA Full Participant in Interstate Medical, Nurse and Physical Therapy Licensure Compacts
Pennsylvania is now a full participant in three health care licensure compacts that make it easier for qualified doctors, nurses and physical therapists to provide care across state lines.
Act 79 of 2024, which I supported, opened the door to allow the Commonwealth to become a full participant in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PT Compact).
Instead of requiring months to complete the full licensure process, as a result of full compact participation, out-of-state practitioners are now able to contribute to Pennsylvania’s health care workforce within days, helping to meet critical staffing needs and improving access to care.
In addition, doctors, nurses and physical therapists licensed in Pennsylvania can now work in other states that are members of the compacts.
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