November 10, 2022 - During a special ceremony at the Sayre VFW Post 1536, Senator Yaw joined Congressman Fred Keller and State Rep. Tina Pickett to honor the late Raymond Varner for his service and sacrifice during World War I. Raymond's service records were lost in a fire nearly 50 years ago, but thanks to Congressman Keller his military medals were presented to his son, Robert (center), including the Purple Heart and World War I Victory Medal. Private Varner was one of only 12 soldiers in his company to come out of the Battle of Argonne alive.
November 9, 2022 - Senator Yaw attends the Gregg Township Municipal Authority Appreciation Celebration at the Warrior Run Social Hall on Wednesday.
November 9, 2022 - Senator Yaw attends the Gregg Township Municipal Authority Appreciation Celebration at the Warrior Run Social Hall on Wednesday.
November 9, 2022 - Senator Yaw traveled to New Berlin Borough, Union County, on Wednesday to speak with Chief of Police Joshua Dreisbach (pictured left) and Borough Secretary and Treasurer Rebecca Witmer (not pictured) after the Borough secured a $25,000 state investment to upgrade their police radio system.
October 28, 2022 - On Friday, Sen. Yaw paid a visit to the Jersey Shore Area School District where he had the opportunity to speak with junior and senior high school students on issues being considered by the state Legislature.
October 28, 2022 - On Friday, Sen. Yaw paid a visit to the Jersey Shore Area School District where he had the opportunity to speak with junior and senior high school students on issues being considered by the state Legislature.
October 20, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined the Susquehanna County Township Officials Association for its 109th Annual Convention in Montrose on Thursday.
October 20, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined the Susquehanna County Township Officials Association for its 109th Annual Convention in Montrose on Thursday.
October 14, 2022 - Senator Yaw co-chairs a hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Labor and Industry in Pittsburgh on Friday. The hearing focused on the importance of Pennsylvania waterways to energy and economic development.
October 14, 2022 - Senator Yaw co-chairs a hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Senate Labor and Industry in Pittsburgh on Friday. The hearing focused on the importance of Pennsylvania waterways to energy and economic development.
October 13, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined Sen. Devlin Robinson and Sen. Camera Bartolotta for a tour aboard the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh on Thursday. The tour was part of the Environmental Committee’s dialogue on the importance of Pennsylvania waterways to energy and economic development.
October 13, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined Sen. Devlin Robinson and Sen. Camera Bartolotta for a tour aboard the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh on Thursday. The tour was part of the Environmental Committee’s dialogue on the importance of Pennsylvania waterways to energy and economic development.
October 7, 2022 - Senator Yaw held his third regional meeting this month on the future of Pennsylvania agriculture at the Endless Winds Fire Hall, Shunk, Sullivan, County. The discussion was designed to listen to concerns and answer questions on how to improve agricultural conditions throughout Pennsylvania. This event also welcomed FFA and 4-H students from across the District.
October 7, 2022 - Senator Yaw held his third regional meeting this month on the future of Pennsylvania agriculture at the Endless Winds Fire Hall, Shunk, Sullivan, County. The discussion was designed to listen to concerns and answer questions on how to improve agricultural conditions throughout Pennsylvania. This event also welcomed FFA and 4-H students from across the District.
October 6, 2022 - Senator Yaw speaks with students at Lycoming College, Williamsport, who are enrolled in the fall Civic Engagement class taught by Dr. Angela Kurtz.
September 26, 2022 - State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, visited Flynn Energy in Towanda for a tour and roundtable discussion with local business leaders to provide a legislative update and discuss how changes to the energy industry will have a local impact.
September 26, 2022 - State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Chairman of the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, visited Flynn Energy in Towanda for a tour and roundtable discussion with local business leaders to provide a legislative update and discuss how changes to the energy industry will have a local impact. From L to R: Ted Harris, Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Petroleum Association; Michael Hinds, Vice President, Hinds Oil, Montrose; Senator Yaw; John Kulik, Director, Government Affairs, Pennsylvania Petroleum Association; and EJ Flynn, Owner and Founder of Flynn Energy and Propane, Towanda.
September 22, 2022 - Area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church in Montoursville on Thursday for a health fair sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84). Dozens of vendors shared information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, financial planning, government services and more. Complimentary document shredding was provided by North Central Sight Services. In addition, the Lycoming County Sheriff provided a prescription medicine return drop box for unused or expired medications.
September 22, 2022 - Area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church in Montoursville on Thursday for a health fair sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84). Dozens of vendors shared information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, financial planning, government services and more. Complimentary document shredding was provided by North Central Sight Services. In addition, the Lycoming County Sheriff provided a prescription medicine return drop box for unused or expired medications.
September 22, 2022 - Area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church in Montoursville on Thursday for a health fair sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84). Dozens of vendors shared information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, financial planning, government services and more. Complimentary document shredding was provided by North Central Sight Services. In addition, the Lycoming County Sheriff provided a prescription medicine return drop box for unused or expired medications.
September 22, 2022 - Area seniors packed into the Community Baptist Church in Montoursville on Thursday for a health fair sponsored by state Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and state Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84). Dozens of vendors shared information about health care, insurance, nutrition and exercise, financial planning, government services and more. Complimentary document shredding was provided by North Central Sight Services. In addition, the Lycoming County Sheriff provided a prescription medicine return drop box for unused or expired medications.
September 16, 2022 - Members of the Penn State Extension joined Senator Yaw for his annual agriculture meeting at the Silver Moon Banquet facility on Friday in Lewisburg.
September 16, 2022 - FFA students from Mifflinburg, Montgomery and Montoursville High Schools participated in Senator Yaw’s annual agriculture meeting at the Silver Moon Banquet facility on Friday in Lewisburg.
September 16, 2022 - FFA students from Mifflinburg, Montgomery and Montoursville High Schools participated in Senator Yaw’s annual agriculture meeting at the Silver Moon Banquet facility on Friday in Lewisburg.
September 16, 2022 - FFA students from Mifflinburg, Montgomery and Montoursville High Schools participated in Senator Yaw’s annual agriculture meeting at the Silver Moon Banquet facility on Friday in Lewisburg.
September 15, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomes Southern Tioga FFA Students to his annual “Meeting on Agriculture” held at the Trout Run Fire Hall in Lycoming County.
September 15, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomes Canton FFA Students to his annual “Meeting on Agriculture” held at the Trout Run Fire Hall in Lycoming County.
September 15, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomes Troy FFA Students to his annual “Meeting on Agriculture” held at the Trout Run Fire Hall in Lycoming County.
September 15, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomes FFA Students from across the Northern Tier to his annual “Meeting on Agriculture” held at the Trout Run Fire Hall in Lycoming County.
September 1, 2022 - Senator Yaw speaks to the crowd during the annual Develop Tioga Legislative Breakfast held in Wellsboro.
September 1, 2022 - Senator Yaw speaks with James A. Nobles, President and Chief Executive Officer of North Penn Comprehensive Health Services, Al Quimby, PenTeleData and Gerald A. “Arnie” Kriner, Chairman of the Tri-County Board of Directors during the Develop Tioga Breakfast in Wellsboro.
August 29, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined Congressman Dan Meuser, Steve Haefner, Commander of the Muncy American Legion Post 268, representatives from Miele Manufacturing, along with NFL Greats LaVar Arrington & Lito Sheppard to discuss skill game regulation in the Keystone State during a visit to the Muncy American Legion, Lycoming County.
August 29, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined Congressman Dan Meuser, Steve Haefner, Commander of the Muncy American Legion Post 268, representatives from Miele Manufacturing, along with NFL Greats LaVar Arrington & Lito Sheppard to discuss skill game regulation in the Keystone State during a visit to the Muncy American Legion, Lycoming County.
August 29, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined Congressman Dan Meuser, Steve Haefner, Commander of the Muncy American Legion Post 268, representatives from Miele Manufacturing, along with NFL Greats LaVar Arrington & Lito Sheppard to discuss skill game regulation in the Keystone State during a visit to the Muncy American Legion, Lycoming County.
August 24, 2022 - The Center for Rural Pennsylvania held its annual board meeting at the Elk County Visitors Center in Benezette, Elk County. L to R: Ta Enos, founder and CEO of the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship; Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Members that include: Dr. Charles Patterson, President of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania; Susan Snelick, President of Northern Pennsylvania Regional College; State Rep. Dan Moul; State Sen. Gene Yaw; Dr. Nancy Falvo, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Steve Brame, President & Chief Executive Officer at Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association/Allegheny Electric Cooperative; Darrin Youker, Government Affairs, Horizon Farm Credit; Shannon M. Munro, Pennsylvania College of Technology and State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski.
August 18, 2022 - Senator Yaw attends the Little League World Series game in Williamsport and visited with the Taiwan Delegation.
August 18, 2022 - On Friday, Sen. Yaw joined administration officials from Evangelical Community Hospital for a tour of their campus in Union County. Late last year, Evangelical was awarded a state investment to modernize its facility with Senator Yaw’s support. L to R: Jon Robinson, Director of Plant Engineering; Senator Yaw; Kendra Aucker, President and CEO of Evangelical Community Hospital; PA State Rep. Lynda Culver; and Stacie Gaul, AVP, Capitol Planning Projects and Facilities
August 16, 2022 - Senator Yaw presents the Montgomery Red Raiders Softball Team with proclamations recognizing their outstanding athletic accomplishments this season and a PIAA Class A victory in June.
August 12, 2022 - Sen. Yaw was pleased to join the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce to present the Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority with a state investment to assist them with water line needs to service the industrial and residential community in the service territory. Funding will allow for much needed line repairs and the creation of additional job growth in the region. Pictured L to R: Kate Wesson, JSAWA Board Member; Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce; Sen. Yaw; Eric Johnston, JSAWA Manager and Lisa Urbine, JSAWA Board Member.
July 26, 2022 - Senator Yaw joins local college, community leaders to celebrate Old City Development Project on Tuesday.
July 26, 2022 - Senator Yaw joins local college, community leaders to celebrate Old City Development Project on Tuesday.
July 26, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined the Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative Board Members recently for their 86th Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation Day at Alparon Park in Troy.
June 22, 2022 - Senator Yaw participates in the West Pharmaceutical Groundbreaking ceremony in Williamsport on Wednesday. Pictured L to R: Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce; Tom Gribbin, Vice President of Operations, West Pharmaceuticals Services; Bernard Birkett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial & Operations Officer, West Pharmaceuticals Services; Senator Yaw; Brent Vernon, Executive Director, Governor’s Action Team and Dara Bostic, Project Manager, Governor’s Action Team.
June 20, 2022 - Senator Yaw chairs a voting meeting of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Monday at the State Capitol.
June 10, 2022 - Senator Yaw helped kick-off the 28th Little League International Congress in Williamsport with LLB CEO Steve Keener.
June 8, 2022 - Senator Yaw chairs a voting meeting of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee at the State Capitol.
June 5, 2022 - Senator Yaw pictured with Matt Carl, curator and founder of the LeRoy Heritage Museum, during the grand opening and ribbon cutting in Bradford County.
June 2, 2022 - Senator Yaw and Treasurer Garrity Visit Penn College to Promote PA 529 Savings Program
June 2, 2022-Senator Yaw and Treasurer Garrity Visit Penn College to Promote PA 529 Savings Program
May 27, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined the Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative for its 85th Anniversary Celebration in Forksville, as well as to honor the retirement of its outgoing CEO Craig Harting.
May 27, 2022 - Senator Yaw joined the Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative for its 85th Anniversary Celebration in Forksville, as well as to honor the retirement of its outgoing CEO Craig Harting.
May 26, 2022 - Senator Yaw & Rep. Joe Hamm congratulate this year’s Jersey Shore Area Chamber of Commerce FBLA essay scholarship winners - 1st place-Alexa Greevy, 2nd place-Sophia Kauffman, 3rd place-John Summerson.
May 20, 2022 - Senator Yaw, chairman of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors, oversees a hearing in Wellsboro on broadband availability and development.
April 27, 2022 - Senator Yaw recognized the Saint John Neumann Regional Academy Boys’ Basketball Team upon winning the 2021-2022 PIAA District IV Class A Boys’ Basketball Championship. The Golden Knights captured the district title by defeating Liberty High School with a score of 64 to 50. They also progressed to the final round of the PIAA State championships.
April 27, 2022 - Senator Yaw recognized the Saint John Neumann Regional Academy Boys’ Basketball Team upon winning the 2021-2022 PIAA District IV Class A Boys’ Basketball Championship. The Golden Knights captured the district title by defeating Liberty High School with a score of 64 to 50. They also progressed to the final round of the PIAA State championships.
April 8, 2022 - Senator Yaw tours the Northern Tier Career Center in Towanda.
April 8, 2022 - Senator Yaw tours the Northern Tier Career Center in Towanda.
April 8, 2022 - Senator Yaw tours the Northern Tier Career Center in Towanda.
April 7, 2022 - Senator Yaw participates in a ‘Career Pathways’ Roundtable at Penn College in Williamsport. Photo Credit: Cindy Davis Meixel, Writer/Photo Editor, Penn College.
April 5, 2022 - Senator Yaw joins members of the PA Hardwoods Association [ L to R: Scott Cummings, President, Cummings Lumber Co.; Ray Wheeland, CEO/Vice President and International Sales, Wheeland Lumber; Sen. Yaw; Richard Roush, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University and Norm Steffy, Vice President of Cummings Lumber Co.
Senator Yaw visited Williamsport Area High School on Friday to present Senate Proclamations to members of the school’s co-ed cheer and wrestling teams, as well as to members of the school’s swim team on their recent PIAA District IV and state championship victories.
Senator Yaw visited Williamsport Area High School on Friday to present Senate Proclamations to members of the school’s co-ed cheer and wrestling teams, as well as to members of the school’s swim team on their recent PIAA District IV and state championship victories.
On Wednesday, Sen. Gene Yaw was recognized by Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA), the leading conservative grassroots organization fighting for lower taxes and limited government in the state, on his 104% Mid-session Legislative Scorecard.
March 29, 2022 - Senator Yaw co-chairs a joint committee hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Community Economic and Recreational Development Committee on Tuesday in Harrisburg to discuss the negative economic impacts of Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
March 29, 2022 - Senator Yaw co-chairs a joint committee hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Community Economic and Recreational Development Committee on Tuesday in Harrisburg to discuss the negative economic impacts of Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
March 29, 2022 - Senator Yaw co-chairs a joint committee hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Community Economic and Recreational Development Committee on Tuesday in Harrisburg to discuss the negative economic impacts of Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Senator Yaw joined Larry Allison, Jr. and his family for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Don Waltman’s Market House Meats & Deli, 701 Northway Road, Williamsport. The new location will feature many of Don Waltman’s original recipes, as well as local brands and favorites from both past and present.
Senator Yaw participated in the Lycoming County Women's Suffrage Marker unveiling in Williamsport.
March 8,2022 - The Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center was host to the Penn State Extension County Day for Union and Snyder counties recently. Sen. Yaw enjoyed discussing a number of his legislative priorities for this session, including Senate Bill 832, which directs additional federal dollars to clean up our waterways.
March 2, 2022 - Senator Yaw questions PA DEP Secretary, Patrick McDonnell, during the Senate Appropriations Budget hearing in Harrisburg.
March 2, 2022 - Senator Yaw questions PA DEP Secretary, Patrick McDonnell, during the Senate Appropriations Budget hearing in Harrisburg.
February 16, 2022 - Senator Yaw chairs a hearing of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to examine strategies to combat the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in rural Pennsylvania.
February 16, 2022 - Senator Yaw chairs a hearing of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to examine strategies to combat the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in rural Pennsylvania.
February 16, 2022 - Senator Yaw chairs a hearing of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania to examine strategies to combat the opioid addiction and overdose crisis in rural Pennsylvania.
February 8, 2022 - Allie Mast, a Lewisburg resident and second year student at Messiah University stopped by to meet Senator Yaw this week, while job shadowing at the PA Capitol.
January 27, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomed Shawn Steffee, Executive Board Trustee and Business Agent for the Boilermakers Local 154 (Pittsburgh) back to Penn College. In 1987, Shawn earned a welding degree from the Williamsport Area Community College. [L to R: Loni N. Kline, Vice President for College Relations & Chief Philanthropy Officer; Senator Yaw, Chairman of the Penn College Board of Directors; Shawn Steffee and Michael Reed, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Penn College]. Photo provided by Cindy Davis Meixel, Writer/Photo Editor and Public Relations & Marketing, the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
January 20, 2022 - Daryl Miller, Bradford County Commissioner; Jeff Homer, President of the Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) and owner of Grovedale Winery, Evergreen Oilfield Solutions & Homer Funeral Homes; Rep. Tina Pickett; Gretchen Kukuchka, Business Consultant at the Small Business Development Center, University of Scranton; Kelly White, Executive Director of GWCC and Senator Yaw.
January 20, 2022 - Daryl Miller, Bradford County Commissioner; Jeff Homer, President of the Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce (GWCC); Senator Yaw and Rep. Tina Pickett talk during the annual Chamber dinner in Wyalusing.
January 20, 2022 - Senator Yaw attends the Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce's Annual Dinner.
January 13, 2022 - Senator Yaw serves as a panelist during the PA State Grange’s policy discussion on solar development during the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
January 13, 2022 - Senator Yaw talks with Russell C. Redding, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, during the 106th PA Farm Show in Harrisburg.
January 13, 2022 - Senator Yaw talks with Russell C. Redding, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, during the 106th PA Farm Show in Harrisburg.
January 5, 2022 - Senator Yaw tours Spartronics Contract Manufacturing, located on Reach Road in Williamsport, which offers a range of comprehensive services for the defense, space, commercial aerospace, medical devices, life sciences, instrumentation and control industries.
January 5, 2022 - Senator Yaw tours Spartronics Contract Manufacturing, located on Reach Road in Williamsport, which offers a range of comprehensive services for the defense, space, commercial aerospace, medical devices, life sciences, instrumentation and control industries.
January 5, 2022 - Sen. Yaw pictured with Paul Fraipont, Spartronics President and Chief Executive Officer, at their Williamsport location.
January 5, 2022 - Senator Yaw sits down with reporters from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette to discuss the upcoming budget season, as well as important legislative action expected by the state General Assembly.
January 4, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomed former Pennsylvania state Senator Jack McGregor, and his wife Joannah, to the Senate Chamber on Tuesday. Senator McGregor and his wife reside in Mifflinburg, Union County.
January 4, 2022 - Senator Yaw welcomed former Pennsylvania state Senator Jack McGregor, and his wife Joannah, to the Senate Chamber on Tuesday. Senator McGregor and his wife reside in Mifflinburg, Union County.
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