Schmitt Offers Free Paper ‘Shredding with Schmitt’ Event

Sep. 20, 2022 /

ALTOONA – Area residents are invited to properly dispose of important documents at the upcoming Shredding with Schmitt event hosted by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona). The free event will be held at People’s Natural Gas Field (Curve Stadium), located at 1000 Park Ave., Altoona, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m.

Free Expo for Seniors of the 84th Legislative District

Sep. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: State Rep. Joe Hamm and Sen. Gene Yaw are hosting a free Senior Expo for residents of the 84th Legislative District. Document shredding and an unused prescription medreturn dropbox are available in addition to information on state government programs and services for seniors.

Sonney to Host Informational Meeting

Sep. 20, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold an informational meeting regarding House Bill 2074, sponsored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana). The legislation would give visiting teams and their local broadcasters in high school athletic competitions the same rights to broadcast, stream and provide telegraphic play-by-play accounts as the home team.

Criminal Justice Reform Caucus Hosted Special Event to Highlight Reentry Challenges at SCI Camp Hill, Says Delozier

Sep. 19, 2022 /

CAMP HILL –In partnership with the Department of Corrections (DOC), the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus (CJRC) jointly hosted a special event today highlighting the challenges individuals face when reentering society from prison. Participants completed a Reentry Simulation Program to experience common life situations, according to caucus co-chair, Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland).

Hamm and Yaw to Host Free Senior Expo

Sep. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Seniors from the 84th Legislative District are invited to join Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) at their Senior Expo this Thursday, Sept. 22.

Smith to Host Annual Senior Expo on Sept. 23

Sep. 19, 2022 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY –– Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) will host his annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Punxsutawney First Church of God, 23 Skyview Drive.

O’Neal Urges Vehicle Owners to Participate in Event to Turn in Illegible License Plates

Sep. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plates are difficult to read, replacement plates are available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, O’Neal is teaming up with the Washington County Sheriff’s office for an event on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Wild Things Park.

We Honor Rep. Pyle Through our Effort to Serve, Speaker Says

Sep. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement upon being notified of the passing of former member, Rep. Jeff Pyle, who proudly represented the 60th legislative district in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana counties from 2005-2021: