The 116th Legislative District includes portions of Luzerne County consisting of the boroughs of New Columbus, Conyngham, Nescopeck and Shickshinny; and the townships of Huntington, Union, Salem, Conyngham, Nescopeck, Hollenback, Dorrance, Black Creek, Sugarloaf, Butler, Hazle and the city of Hazleton. View interactive map
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Toohil Announces New Location for White Haven Center Hearing Aug. 21, 2019 / HAZLETON – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today announced the Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted her change of venue request for next month’s public hearing regarding the pending closure of White Haven Center.
Toohil to Host Senior Expo on Sept. 12 Aug. 14, 2019 / HAZLETON – In her continuing effort to improve the quality of life for older residents in the Hazleton area, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) will host a Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Toohil Issues Statement on Pending Closure of White Haven Center Aug. 14, 2019 / Press Release HAZLETON – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services that the White Haven Center will close in 2022. The decision affects 429 employees and 112 residents, who will be moved into community-based settings.
Toohil Takes Part in Forum on Opioid Crisis in Latino Community Aug. 09, 2019 / State Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) on Thursday joined other elected officials, community leaders and drug treatment experts at a forum that focused on the impact of the opioid epidemic among Hazleton’s Latino population.