December 20, 2017 - Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School in Lewisburg was recently honored by Sen. Gene Yaw and the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
December 20, 2017 - Donald H. Eichhorn Middle School in Lewisburg was recently honored by Sen. Gene Yaw and the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
December 15, 2017 - Senator Yaw recognizes Cole (left) and Cody Alexander on placing First and Second in various competitions during the 2017 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) annual Truck Driver and Equipment Operator “Road-E-O”, held at the Orange County Landfill in Orlando, FL.
December 15, 2017 - Senator Yaw recognizes Cole (left) and Cody Alexander on placing First and Second in various competitions during the 2017 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) annual Truck Driver and Equipment Operator “Road-E-O”, held at the Orange County Landfill in Orlando, FL.
December 14, 2017 - Senator Yaw speaks with the Leadership Lycoming Class of 2018 at the J.V. Brown Library in Williamsport.
December 12, 2017 - Senator Yaw recognizes Jade Parker on her athletic accomplishment as a member of the Lady Lions Volleyball Team, which won the 2017 ESDAA Division 2 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.
December 7, 2017 - Senator Yaw visits the Bradford County Recovery Center in Millerton. [Pictured L to R: Brenna Elliott, Gary Davis, Senator Yaw and Erik Houser]
November 29, 2017 - Senator Yaw participates in a panel discussion at Penn State University’s Center for Energy Law & Policy Conference.
November 11, 2017 - Pennsylvania College of Technology unveiled its new Veterans and Military Resource Center, dedicated in the name of Retired Army Maj. Gen. Fred F. Marty, who served for 30 years before becoming a public servant, which included a three-year stint as director of administration for Lycoming County. Pictured from left, Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour, Fred Marty’s granddaughter Teagan Marty, an ROTC member and state Sen. Gene Yaw, chairman of the college’s board, post the colors in the lobby of the Student and Administrative Services after dedicating the new resource center. Photo by KATELYN HIBBARD/Sun-Gazette
November 10, 2017 - Public officials and community leaders came together for a roundtable discussion regarding the opioid epidemic at American Legion Post 42 in Towanda on Friday, Nov. 10. The discussion touched on a number of issues including justice reform, harsher punishment for street dealers, and the expansion of treatment options and facilities, particularly for veterans. Photo by Cain Chamberlin, Wyalusing Rocket Courier
November 10, 2017 - The roundtable discussion at American Legion Post 42 in Towanda regarding the opioid crisis was led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro (center), who was joined by his office’s Senior Agent in Charge Bill Kelly (left) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23rd Dist.). Photos by Cain Chamberlin, Wyalusing Rocket Courier
October 30, 2017 - A public hearing of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on lead exposure and mitigation was held at the John P. Cosgrove Center, Pittston Memorial Library. Photo by Standard Speaker Photographer Warren Ruda.
October 26, 2017 - The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, held a public hearing in Williamsport to gather information on what is being done at the federal, state and local levels to tackle the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic. Testifiers included Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania's Acting Secretary of Health and Jennifer Smith, Acting Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
October 26, 2017 - The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by State Senator Gene Yaw, held a public hearing in Williamsport to gather information on what is being done at the federal, state and local levels to tackle the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic. Testifiers included Gary Tuggle, Special Agent in Charge of the Philadelphia Bureau of the DEA, as well as Pennsylvania's Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
October 11, 2017 - Sen. Yaw talks with Standard Journal Editor Chris Brady in Milton about The Center for Rural Pennsylvania's Oct 26 "State of Addiction" heroin & opioid hearing.
October 11, 2017 - Senator Yaw sits down with Eric Scicchitano, Sunbury Daily Item Reporter, for "One on One", DI's new weekly digital program.
October 10, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards during a visit at the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.
October 10, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards during a visit at the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce.
October 6, 2017 - Senator Yaw sat down with Towanda Daily Review Editor, Matt Hicks, to discuss the upcoming October 26 Center for Rural Pennsylvania "State of Addiction" Heroin/Opioid Hearing.
September 26, 2017 - Senator Yaw joined people in long-term recovery, family members of those impacted by addiction, and professionals that work in the Drug and Alcohol treatment and recovery field, to show support for #PARecovery.
September 26, 2017 - Senator Yaw tours the World Trade Center Harrisburg. WTC serves companies in central Pennsylvania by promoting global trade and delivering relevant educational programs, up-to-date trade information, practical trade assistance, and research & referral services.
Senator Yaw and Ashley P. who finished her Masters and now is a licensed social worker with Allegheny health Systems in Pittsburgh focusing on patients dealing with substance use disorders.
September 20, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins other Resolution co-sponsors recognizing September as Hunger Action Month – a month where people all over America stand together with Feeding America and the nationwide network of food banks to fight hunger.
September 14, 2017 - Bradford County Dairy Princesses, Troy Fair Queens and National Jersey Queen Maria Noble, gathered for a photo with Senator Yaw and Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Patrick McDonnell.
September 14, 2017 - Four high school FFA chapters and royalty of local dairy, cattle and Troy Fair promoters were in attendance at Senator Yaw’s annual breakfast meeting on agriculture held at the Troy Sale Barn in Bradford County. The event featured Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Pat McDonnell.
September 14, 2017 - Four high school FFA chapters and royalty of local dairy, cattle and Troy Fair promoters were in attendance at Senator Yaw’s annual breakfast meeting on agriculture held at the Troy Sale Barn in Bradford County. The event featured Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Pat McDonnell.
September 13, 2017 - Senator Yaw hosted his annual “Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture” at the Country Cupboard Restaurant in Lewisburg.
September 13, 2017 - Sullivan County Fair Queen Elizabeth Fluck (left) and Sullivan County Dairy Princess Fallon Russell (right) join Senator Yaw for a “Milk Toast to Pennsylvania Agriculture” during the breakfast meeting hosted by the Senator and State Rep. Fred Keller.
September 13, 2017 - At left, Sen. Gene Yaw and Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Rick Roush, second from right, hosted Mifflinburg FFA members at the annual Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture. Students included, Denver Clauser, Issac Jenkins, Joey Swartzlander, Devin Snook, Jennifer Wise, Samantha Moresman, Lilly Harrington, Dottie Bollinger, Rachel Kaler, Cinnamon Digan, Hannah Walter, Colin Gessner and Colton Hare.
September 13, 2017 - At left, Sen. Gene Yaw and Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Rick Roush, second from right, hosted Montoursville FFA members at the annual Breakfast Meeting on Agriculture.
September 9, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Garth Everett hosted their annual ‘Senior Expo’ in Pennsdale, Lycoming County. Over 80 vendors and hundreds of senior citizens participated in the free event.
September 9, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Garth Everett hosted their annual ‘Senior Expo’ in Pennsdale, Lycoming County. Over 80 vendors and hundreds of senior citizens participated in the free event.
September 9, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Garth Everett hosted their annual ‘Senior Expo’ in Pennsdale, Lycoming County. Over 80 vendors and hundreds of senior citizens participated in the free event.
September 12, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Garth Everett hosted their annual Senior Citizen Expo at the Pennsdale Civic Center in Lycoming County, with over 80 vendors and 500 seniors participating in the free event.
September 12, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Garth Everett hosted their annual Senior Citizen Expo at the Pennsdale Civic Center in Lycoming County, with over 80 vendors and 500 seniors participating in the free event.
August 31, 2017 - Senator Yaw participates in the Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil in Bradford County. (L to R) Left to Right: Bradford County Commissioner Ed Bustin, Trinity Center of Excellence Director Robert Grolling, Senator Yaw, Bradford County Commissioner Daryl Miller, Trinity Senior Director of Programs Kyle Saxton.
August 31, 2017 - Senator Yaw pictured with the 2017 Sullivan County Fair Queen, Elizabeth Fluck, during the 166th Annual Sullivan County Fair in Forksville.
August 31, 2017 - Senator Yaw visits the 166th Annual Sullivan County Fair.
August 31, 2017 - Senator Yaw pictured with Blaine Warbuton and his prized dairy cow during the 166th Annual Sullivan County Fair in Forksville.
August 29, 2017 - Senator Yaw tours the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) Project in Winfield.
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