Schuylkill County Historical Society to Receive Grant to Support Building Preservation

Aug. 17, 2022 /

POTTSVILLE – The Schuylkill County Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Schuylkill County, was awarded $150,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks). This grant is part of the Keystone Communities program, which helps supports community revitalization and economic development organizations and their partners.

Mackenzie Hosts Senior Expo Drive-Thru on Aug. 25

Aug. 17, 2022 /

RED HILL – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is inviting senior citizens of the 131st Legislative District to a drive-thru Senior Expo event on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Hope Valley Community Church, 501 Graber Alley in Red Hill.

Topper to Host Bridge Dedication for Local Hero Killed in Vietnam

Aug. 17, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), local dignitaries and family members of U.S. Air Force Colonel Joseph M. Stine will dedicate a bridge in Stine’s honor. Stine, who was from Everett, was killed in 1966 during a mission into North Vietnam.

Quinn-authored Open Primaries Legislation Receives Committee Hearing

Aug. 16, 2022 /

VILLANOVA, PA – Legislation authored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), which would allow almost 1.3 million Pennsylvanians not registered with either of the two major parties to cast a ballot in either the Republican or Democratic primary, was the subject of a House State Government Committee hearing held at Villanova University today.

Ortitay Appointed to Basic Education Funding Commission

Aug. 15, 2022 /

HARRISBURG — Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) recently appointed Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to be one of two representatives from the House Republican Caucus on the Basic Education Funding Commission.

Causer to Host Kane Office Open House

Aug. 14, 2022 /

KANE – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is inviting area residents to an open house at his local office in Kane on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4-6 p.m.

Davanzo to Host Paper Shredding Event

Aug. 11, 2022 /

WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) is hosting a free shred event for Westmoreland County constituents through Tuesday, Aug. 23. Residents may bring their material to be shredded to Davanzo’s District Office, located at 119 N. Water St., West Newton, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Causer: PA Must Be Leader in Critical Mineral, Rare Earth Industry, Policy Committee Told

Aug. 10, 2022 /

STATE COLLEGE – Developing the critical mineral and rare earth element industry in the Commonwealth would boost national security, minimize supply chain disruptions, create jobs and clean up the environment, members of the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), were told Tuesday during a hearing at Penn State University.

White Honors Champion Danubia Soccer Team

Aug. 09, 2022 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) honored the Danubia Under-14 Boys’ Soccer Team on winning the Mid-Atlantic Regionals during the 2021-2022 season.