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.
August 29, 2017 - Senator Yaw tours the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) Project in Winfield.
August 20, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Senator Jake Corman enjoy the 2017 Major League, Little League Classic Baseball Game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals.
August 20, 2017 - Senator Yaw and his wife stand outside of Bowman Field in Williamsport prior to the 2017 Major League, Little League Classic Baseball Game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals.
August 18, 2017 - Sen. Yaw joined High Steel Structures, LLC employees and elected officials to celebrate the completion of steel fabrication for the New New York Bridge Project. The $3.7 billion New NY Bridge is the largest transportation design-build project in the history of the United States, and High Steel’s largest contract to date. High Steel Structures was contracted for approximately 50,000 tons of steel to support the approach spans of the new Bridge, valued at more than $120 million.
August 18, 2017 - Sen. Yaw joined High Steel Structures, LLC employees and elected officials to celebrate the completion of steel fabrication for the New New York Bridge Project. The $3.7 billion New NY Bridge is the largest transportation design-build project in the history of the United States, and High Steel’s largest contract to date. High Steel Structures was contracted for approximately 50,000 tons of steel to support the approach spans of the new Bridge, valued at more than $120 million.
August 18, 2017 - Sen. Yaw joined High Steel Structures, LLC employees and elected officials to celebrate the completion of steel fabrication for the New New York Bridge Project. The $3.7 billion New NY Bridge is the largest transportation design-build project in the history of the United States, and High Steel’s largest contract to date. High Steel Structures was contracted for approximately 50,000 tons of steel to support the approach spans of the new Bridge, valued at more than $120 million.
August 16, 2017 - Senator Yaw and the Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board of Directors visit Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
August 16, 2017 - The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, chaired by Senator Yaw, listen to Indiana County officials on a number of rural matters.
August 16, 2017 - Senator Yaw and State Representative Garth Everett visit with Dr. Michael Driscoll, President of Indiana University of Pennsylvania - IUP (second from left), Deanne Snavely, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at IUP and Yaw Asamoah, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at IUP.
June 28, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Senator Rich Alloway join Kristen Tullo, Pennsylvania State Director at the Human Society; Joan Smith-Reese, Executive Director at the Animal Care Sanctuary in Bradford County and Rachel Rossiter, Director of Canine Care at the Animal Care Sanctuary for the ceremonial bill signing of Libre’s Law.
June 28, 2017 - Ceremonial Bill Signing of Libre’s Law at the State Capitol Building.
June 28, 2017 - Ceremonial Bill Signing of Libre’s Law at the State Capitol Building.
June 28, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Joan Smith-Reese, Executive Director at the Animal Care Sanctuary in Bradford County, join Governor Tom Wolf prior to the ceremonial bill signing of Libre’s Law
June 28, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins Kristen Tullo, Pennsylvania State Director at the Human Society; Joan Smith-Reese, Executive Director at the Animal Care Sanctuary in Bradford County and Rachel Rossiter, Director of Canine Care at the Animal Care Sanctuary for the ceremonial bill signing of Libre’s Law.
June 21, 2017 - Senator Yaw discusses Senate Bill 655, legislation requiring mandatory implementation of prescribing guidelines, before members of the state Senate Health and Human Services Committee at the State Capitol on Wednesday, June 21.
June 21, 2017 - Senator Yaw welcomes Katie Wommer of Millville, Bryanna Sharer of Wyalusing, Rachel Weaver of Centre County, Anna Dunbar of Troy, Rhiannon Newcomer of South Williamsport and Rachel Hickok also of Troy who stopped by from Keystone Girls State.
June 20, 2017 - Senator Yaw meets Keystone Boys State member Jon Morrison of Wyalusing School District, Bradford County.
June 20, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Vince Matteo, President and CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, prepare to throw out the first pitch during the Season Opener of the Williamsport Crosscutters game at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.
June 6, 2017 - Senator Yaw celebrates Dairy Month with the Bradford and Sullivan County Dairy Princesses.
June 6, 2017 - Senator Yaw welcomes Shelly and Will Gowin of Canton Township and Elsie and Jerry Ross of Troy to the State Capitol Building.
June 6, 2017 - Senator Yaw meets with Doreen Secor, Towanda Area School District and Kathy Ciaciulli, Southern Tioga School District, for PA Association of School Business Officials Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
May 25, 2017 - Senator Yaw recognizes Jersey Shore student Ezekiel Miller, the recipient of the 2017 Jersey Shore Area Chamber of Commerce FBLA Scholarship. Also pictured are PA State Rep. Garth Everett, Vince Matteo, President & CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and Tim Keohane of the Lock Haven University Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
May 24, 2017 - Superintendent’s from across Lycoming and Sullivan counties traveled to Harrisburg yesterday to meet with state leaders on education funding and other issues impacting local school districts. [Photo L to R: Jason Fink, Executive Vice-President, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce; Patricia Cross, Superintendent, Sullivan County School District; Timothy Bowers, Superintendent, Williamsport Area School District; Craig Skaluba, Superintendent, Muncy School District; Daphne Bowers, Superintendent, Montgomery Area School District; Gerald McLaughlin, Superintendent, Loyalsock Township School District; Senator Gene Yaw; Pedro Rivera, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Education; Jill Wenrich, Superintendent, Jersey Shore Area School District and Steven Keen, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructor, Jersey Shore Area School District]
May 24, 2017 - The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a joint public hearing to receive an update on the current state of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry.
May 22, 2017 - Senator Yaw stopped by to visit with Michael McDevitt, Susquehanna University and Tanya Matlaga, Coordinator, Science in Motion at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
May 22, 2017 - Senator Yaw stopped by to visit with Karen Baranoski & Sarah Stapleton, Director and Chemistry Mobile Educator Science in Motion at the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
May 22, 2017 - Snyder County Sheriff John Zechman (left) and Union County Sheriff Ernie Ritter visit with Senator Yaw.
May 18, 2017 - Senator Yaw joined employees from M&T Bank and Waste Management at St. John Neumann Regional Academy in Williamsport to award $21,000 in scholarships through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.
May 18, 2017 - Students representing 18 school districts from across Bradford, Lycoming and Union counties met on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology for the annual Senator Yaw Student Government Seminar.
April 12, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Rep. Jeff Wheeland join UGI Energy Services LLC, the midstream and energy marketing subsidiary of UGI Corporation, and UGI Storage Company to announce scholarships for West Branch School in Williamsport, facilitated through Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program.
May 11, 2017 - Senator Yaw and Senator Lisa Baker joined members of the Susquehanna County Conservation District for a legislative update and 70th Anniversary Recognition Ceremony in Montrose.
May 10, 2017 - Sen. Yaw chairs a hearing of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania examining the challenges faced by Pennsylvania grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren because of the heroin and opioid epidemic.
May 9, 2017 - Sen. Yaw met with Lyme Disease advocates, Jack Ryan and Jean Ann Redman of Bradford County, at the State Capitol on Tuesday.
May 8, 2017 - Senator Yaw appeared on WKOK’s “On The Mark” to discuss a number of state-related issues.
May 8, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins students from Montgomery Elementary School, Lycoming County, as part of the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) Showcase
May 8, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins students from Montgomery Elementary School, Lycoming County, as part of the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) Showcase
May 8, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins students from Montgomery Elementary School, Lycoming County, as part of the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) Showcase.
May 2, 2017 - Sen. Gene Yaw stands with Pik Rite Inc's Foudner Elvin Stoltzfus as he is named "Small Business Person of the Year."
May 2, 2017 - Sen. Gene Yaw speaks during the Small Business Person of the Year Award Ceremony Honoring Pik Rite Inc’s Founder and CEO Elvin Stoltzfus.
April 25, 2017 - Senator Yaw visits Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Courtney Hannum & Zachary High, Lycoming College students, present: "Genetic Analysis of Spontaneous Repetitive Behavior
April 25, 2017 - Senator Yaw visits Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Krysta Corliss, Lycoming College student, presents: "Effectiveness of Family Based Eating Disorder Treatment in a Private Practice Setting: Evidence of Full Recovery"
April 25, 2017 - Senator Yaw visits Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Jordan Berger, Bucknell University – Project Description: “E-Cigarette Emissions and Influences on Particle Size Distributions”
April 25, 2017 - Senator Yaw visits Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Louis Tobias, Bucknell University – Project Description: “Dreamers: Immigrant Youth Fighting for Opportunity”
April 25, 2017 - Senator Tommy Tomlinson (left) and Senator Gene Yaw (right) stand with Merrill Reese, longtime radio voice for the Philadelphia Eagles, in the Governor’s Reception Room.
April 25, 2017 - State Senator Gene Yaw joined Governor Tom Wolf for a ceremonial bill signing at the State Capitol Building that marked the passage of legislation aimed at curbing Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid epidemic.
April 27, 2017 - Senator Yaw speaks with Jodi Willow, Gregg Township, Union County during the annual PSATS Legislative Reception at the Commonwealth Keystone Building.
April 24, 2017 - Senator Yaw speaks with Dave Sanko, Executive Director, PSATS & Jim Surfield, Susquehanna Township, Lycoming County during the annual PSATS Legislative Reception at the Commonwealth Keystone Building.
April 23, 2017 - In recognition of Conservation District Week in Pennsylvania (April 23-30), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) presented a citation honoring the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts to area conservation district leaders. Pictured left to right are Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Brenda J. Shambaugh, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts; Sandy Thompson, manager of the McKean County Conservation District; McKean County Commissioner Cliff Lane; Andy Trostle, Sullivan County Conservation District; John Dryzal, manager of the Cambria County Conservation District; Joanne Day, Sullivan County Conservation District; and Senator Elder Vogel (R-47), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
April 23, 2017 - In recognition of Conservation District Week in Pennsylvania (April 23-30), Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) presented a citation honoring the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts to area conservation district leaders. Pictured left to right are Senator Elder Vogel (R-47), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee; Joanne Day, Sullivan County Conservation District; Andy Trostle, Sullivan County Conservation District; and Senator Gene Yaw (R-23).
April 18, 2017 - Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) stood with the Pennsylvania Medical Society to promote an upcoming bill which would codify the Pennsylvania Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST). POLST helps patients with more advanced illness or frailty express their health care wishes, either personally or through a surrogate decision maker, for issues likely to emerge given the patients current medical condition.
April 18, 2017 - Senator Yaw met with Sarah Hall-Bagdonas, Northern Tier Hardwood Association; Shane Pedro, Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.; and Scott Seyler, Northland Forest Products, Inc. promoting PA's lumber industry.
April 11, 2017 - Sen. Yaw speaks with members of the Union County Association of School Retirees in Lewisburg.
April 11, 2017 - Sen. Yaw speaks with members of the Union County Association of School Retirees in Lewisburg.
April 10, 2017 - Sen. Yaw, Sen. John Eichelberger and Sen. Ryan Aument tour the Linley Aviation Center on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
April 9, 2017 - Senator Yaw pictured with visiting Chef John Folse--Louisiana's Culinary Ambassador to the World; Restaurant Revolution, New Orleans, LA; and Chef Elaine Gardner (Penn College 2011)--Dizengoff, Whole Foods Market, Fairmont, PA
March 31, 2017 - Sen. Gene Yaw visited Eureka Resources in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County, near Towanda. This facility provides pretreatment of raw wastewater from well sites and offers treated distilled water for immediate drilling and production reuse.
March 24, 2017 - Senator Yaw joins Pennsylvania's Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine & Steve Keener, President & CEO of Little League Baseball to discuss opioid Rx guidelines for young athletes.
March 4, 2017 - Senator Yaw attended the annual Scholarship Challenge in Sayre, Bradford County. Towanda High School came in second place, taking home $1,000 for its school. From left: Coach Phyllis McNeal, Sen. Yaw, Katie Christian, Ben Jenkins, Laura Larcom, Anthony Esposito, Todd Koss, Carter Templeton, and Principal Dennis Peachey.
March 3, 2017 - Senator Yaw joined his colleagues Senator Lisa Baker, PA State Rep. Tina Pickett & PA State Rep. Jonathan Fritz to provide a legislative update during the 2017 annual Susquehanna County Dairy Day, held at Elk Lake School.
March 3, 2017 - Senator Yaw joined his colleagues Senator Lisa Baker, PA State Rep. Tina Pickett & PA State Rep. Jonathan Fritz to provide a legislative update during the 2017 annual Susquehanna County Dairy Day, held at Elk Lake School.
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