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Senior Expo Postponed; Scam Seminar Next Week
Please help us spread the word to anyone planning on attending our annual Senior Expo. 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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2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Program
For those eligible for fresh produce vouchers distributed through B/S/S/T AAA offices, you may still pick up vouchers on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tioga County Fair Grounds, 2258 Charleston Road, Wellsboro.
You may qualify for $25 in vouchers if you:
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Are age 60 or older (by 12/31/25). |
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Are a Pennsylvania resident – must provide formal ID. (live in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna or Tioga County, PA) |
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Have a household income less than $28,953 for a single person or $39,128 for a couple. |
For additional information on Area Agency on Aging services, please call 1-800-982-4346.
Admission to the fair is free for people ages 62 and older until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5. While you are here, please plan on attending our Scam Awareness Seminar being held at the Tioga County Fair, in the fairgrounds’ main building.
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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.
While this event is designed for seniors, all are welcome. 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). If you are not a senior and would like to attend, you will be charged $8 general admission for entry into the fair.
As a special gift, our co-hosts, First Citizen Community Bank and C&N Bank, will be providing fair vouchers for all attendees after the seminar to be used toward food purchases on Aug. 5.
Registration is required and may be made online at RepOwlett.com or call the Wellsboro office (570-724-1390) or the Troy office (570-297-3045).
Please note: Our Wellsboro office will be closed a half day in order to serve the community at the scam seminar. The office will open at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. If you have an urgent need, the Troy office will be open and can be reached at 570-297-3045.
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Tioga County Fair Welcomes You
This is always a fun time of year for my family and me. We enjoyed some special family time at the Troy Fair, and now we look forward to the Tioga County Fair, which is scheduled to take place Aug. 4-9. I love talking with families, celebrating local agriculture and checking out all the talent and exhibits from all the participants. This year is going to be especially sweet as I have the opportunity to judge baked goods from so many talented bakers.
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the rich culture of Tioga County? Check out the Tioga County Fair! There’s free entertainment, rides, games, live performances, demo derby, exhibits, food and much more.
You can check out the full fair schedule here.
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September 18 – Game Commission Night
Please take note of the corrected date for our Game Commission Night. We apologize for the misprint in last week’s Community Connection! We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday, Sept. 18, 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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Applications Open for Broadband Funding
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) recently announced the $1.16 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program will accept its second and final round of applications through Aug. 1. BEAD is a federal grant program that provides states with funding to deploy broadband infrastructure and connect residents to the internet.
The goal is to expand broadband in unserved and underserved areas of the state to make sure high-speed internet is available to every resident by the end of the decade. It is estimated that over 100,000 Pennsylvanians in 42 counties currently have no service or struggle with poor service.
Eligible BEAD applicants include cooperative organizations; not-for-profit organizations; public-private partnerships; private companies; public or private utility companies; public utility districts; municipalities or units of local government; and internet service providers registered through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
For more information about the program, how funding can be used and how to apply, click here.
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Help Available for Veterans in Need
Veterans and their dependents facing financial hardship can apply for up to $1,600 per year to help with necessities such as food, shelter, fuel and clothing through the state’s Veterans Temporary Assistance Program.
To be eligible, a veteran must have served a period of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. A veteran who suffered a service-connected disability, regardless the length or status of their service is also eligible, as well as the surviving dependents of an eligible veteran or those of a service member who died in line of duty or was killed in action.
Since its inception, the program, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has awarded more than $7.4 million to assist over 6,800 service members, veterans, and their families with emergent financial needs. Click here for more information. Applications are made to the County Veterans Affairs Department in the county of residence.
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How Can We Help You?
My district office/offices serves/serve as your local connection to state government. My team and I are happy to hear your questions or concerns about state and local issues. We are also available to assist you with an array of state programs and services, including:
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PennDOT paperwork, including driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals. |
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Information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs. |
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Information and applications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). |
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Help with securing birth and death certificates (photo identification required). |
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Information about legislation. |
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Assistance with resolving matters relating to state agencies. |
Stop by the offices or call the Wellsboro office at 570-724-1390 or the Troy office at 570-297-3045. Help is also available through our website at www.repowlett.com.
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