Press Releases

Early Childhood Education Grants Announced in Bradford, Sullivan Counties, Pickett Announces

Jul. 27, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Five educational facilities offering child care to families in Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties will benefit from state grants offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) said today.

Satellite Office Hours Announced for August, Pickett Reminds Residents

Jul. 26, 2018 /

TOWANDA – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours on Wednesday, Aug. 15, in Sullivan County, and residents are always encouraged to call the special number for Susquehanna County assistance.

Rural Schools Shouldn’t Be on Losing End of State Funding

Jul. 16, 2018 /

Could it be that Gov. Tom Wolf’s visit to the Northern Tier in September of last year has already slipped his mind. Last fall, his office issued a press release, quoting him as saying: “It is important that smaller and rural communities know state government is listening to them and affirming their important role in our Commonwealth.”

Pickett Alerts Residents of Change to Sullivan County Office Hours for July

Jun. 26, 2018 /

TOWANDA – Due to the Independence Day holiday, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours in Sullivan County on Wednesday, July 18, the third Wednesday of the month, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Pickett Reports More than $21 Million in Natural Gas Impact Fees to Benefit Local Area

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Local impact fee revenue – for both the three-county area and municipalities within the 110th District – calculated at more than $21.6 million will help with the effects of natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.

Pickett to Host 18th Annual Senior Expo

Jun. 13, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will host her 18th annual Senior Expo, which attracts more than 1,500 area senior citizens age 55 and older, their families and caregivers.

Pickett’s Annual Senior Expo to Feature Prescription Drug Drop-Off

Jun. 12, 2018 /

ATHENS – Senior citizens can bring their expired or unused medications for secure disposal during Rep. Tina Pickett’s (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) 18th annual Senior Expo, set for Friday, June 15, at the Athens Lynch-Bustin Elementary School, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Pickett’s 18th Annual Expo to Feature Document Shredder

Jun. 11, 2018 /

ATHENS – Back by popular demand, North Central Sight Services will sponsor an industrial-size, residential paper shredder at Rep. Tina Pickett’s (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) 18th annual Senior Expo, set for Friday, June 15, at the Athens Lynch-Bustin Elementary School.

Owlett, Pickett to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Troy July 19

Jun. 07, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will host a concealed carry seminar in Bradford County on Thursday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Troy Sale Barn, 50 Ballard St. in Troy. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Pickett Announces $200,000 Grant to Help Adults with Literacy, Job Skills

Jun. 07, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Adults seeking additional education and literacy skills in order to obtain employment will have more opportunities to do so, thanks to a $208,826 grant awarded to Bradford County Action Inc., Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.

Pickett to Host 18th Annual Senior Expo June 15 - Town hall meeting part of annual event

Jun. 01, 2018 /

ATHENS – Nearly 90 exhibitors have registered to participate in Rep. Tina Pickett’s (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) 18th annual Senior Expo, set for Friday, June 15, at the Athens Lynch-Bustin Elementary School, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Pickett Urges Residents to Stop by Sullivan County Satellite Location in June

May. 29, 2018 /

TOWANDA – To help make state government more accessible to residents of the 110th District in Sullivan and Susquehanna counties, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today encouraged individuals with questions or concerns to visit or call these offices during their June hours.

Pickett Announces More than $200,000 in Local Arts Grants

May. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that a number of local arts projects will receive state grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. In total, more than $218,000 is being invested in a wide range of projects throughout the 110th District.

Pickett Urges Organizations to Apply for USDA Grants

May. 08, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today encouraged local governments, nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies and corporations to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.