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Scam Awareness Seminar TOMORROW
It is not too late to join us for our Scam Awareness Seminar taking place Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Tioga County Fairgrounds. 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 that admission to the fair is free for people ages 62 and older until 5 p.m. today (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. The scam seminar is free.
Following the seminar, all attendees will receive complimentary lunch vouchers from our bank sponsors to be used at participating vendors on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
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59th Annual Tioga County PA Fair
It is a beautiful week for the fair, and there is still time to get out and enjoy some non-stop excitement, family fun and hometown pride at the Tioga County Fair!
This is one of my family’s favorite traditions, and it is a great time to celebrate our rich local agriculture and all the great talent in our area. Bring your family and friends and start your own traditions – there is something for everyone at the Tioga County Fair!
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A Well-Deserved Retirement
It was a privilege to recognize Chuck Dillon during his retirement last week with a citation from the House of Representatives. Chuck has had a successful and rewarding career spanning 50 years.
In 2007, Chuck began working with the Senate of Pennsylvania as a field representative. During that time, he served with senators Gene Yaw, Cris Dush and Joe Scarnati. Chuck has devoted his time and energy to the community, serving with Shippen Township since 1989. During this time, he has held the position of chair of the Planning Commission, floodplain administrator and has been a member of the Vacancy Board. Additionally, he has been active on the board of the Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group. He has also been a member of the Valley Alliance Church for 36 years, where he has served as a Sunday School teacher.
Throughout his career, Mr. Dillon has demonstrated remarkable knowledge, ability and integrity in carrying out his many responsibilities, thus earning the respect and gratitude of all those whose received the benefit of his tireless devotion to duty. Chuck, it has been a pleasure serving with you. Enjoy your retirement, Chuck!
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Be Yourself and Do What is Right
Last week, Dottie (from my Troy office) and I had the opportunity to help Doris Walter Reid McClure celebrate her 100th birthday at Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit. It was quite a celebration and Doris’ spunkiness and wit kept us all laughing. I asked Doris what advice she would give to others, and she said, “Be yourself and do what you know is right.” I think those are pretty good words to live by. Happy Birthday, Doris!
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The Red Sand Project
Wednesday, July 30, was World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. It was an honor to stand with members of the Children’s House Child Advocacy Center (CHCAC) and the Abuse and Rape Crisis Center in Bradford County, along with other members of our community, at the Bradford County Courthouse in Towanda for the Red Sand Project, a powerful national initiative to help raise awareness about Human Trafficking.
The Red Sand Project was created to increase public awareness and engagement about trafficking and modern slavery. The grains of sand represent those individuals who fall through the cracks of social systems due to trafficking, exploitation and modern slavery.
This serves as a public reminder to remain vigilant and continue to advocate for victims who fall through the cracks. I remain committed to fighting for these victims, and I will continue to work toward legislation that provides sentencing enhancements for human traffickers.
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Notice of Public Meeting
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has announced four in-person and telephonic hearings in this month to gather public input on the proposed rate changes by three affiliated utilities serving customers in northcentral Pennsylvania – Wellsboro Electric Company (Wellsboro Electric), Valley Energy Inc. (Valley Energy) and Citizens’ Electric Company of Lewisburg (Citizens’ Electric).
Collectively, these utilities serve several thousand electric and natural gas customers in parts of Bradford, Northumberland, Tioga and Union counties.
The PUC has scheduled public input hearings, both in-person and telephonic, to allow Wellsboro Electric’s customers to be heard by the Commission.
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Tuesday, Aug. 19: Telephonic hearings at both 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. |
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Thursday, Aug. 21: In-person hearings at both 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St., Wellsboro. |
Click on the link below to get additional information:
Telephonic Public Input Hearing
In-Person Public Input Hearing
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Ensuring Quality Care for our Veterans
In honor of the service and sacrifice of our veterans, I was proud to support a new law that aims to strengthen accountability and transparency in our state veterans’ homes.
Act 20 of 2025 expands and modernizes the advisory councils that oversee our six state-operated veterans’ homes with the goal of ensuring the best possible care for the men and women who have served our Commonwealth and our country.
The state’s veterans’ homes are strategically located to accommodate veterans from every region and are operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Click here to learn more about them.
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PHEAA Announces Financial Aid Seminars
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is hosting several free webinars over the next few months to help students and families navigate the costs of higher education.
From instructions for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other key documentation, to financial aid planning, scholarship search tips and budgeting, the webinars provide valuable information in hour-long sessions online.
Please note: The webinar titled “PA State Grant Form Completion” will be offered on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. The one-hour session will provide an overview of the 2025-26 State Grant application process.
For a full schedule of all available webinars, and to register your participation, visit www.pheaa.org/virtual.
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Game Commission OKs Additional Sundays for Hunting
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met this week and approved 10 additional Sundays for hunting for the 2025-26 season. The additions were made in response to a new state law that lifted the centuries-old ban on Sunday hunting in the Commonwealth.
Every Sunday from Sept. 14 through Dec. 7 will now be open for hunting. The dates reflect all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons, with the exception of migratory game bird seasons, which are set through federal frameworks.
To read more about the Sunday hunting announcement, click here. Or visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission online at www.pgc.pa.gov.
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Upcoming Events
Spots are filling up fast, but there is still time to register at these upcoming events.
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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