Press Releases

Heffley Announces District Office Closed for Senior Expo

September 2, 2025

WEISSPORT - State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is reminding residents that his district offices will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 3, due to his annual Senior Expo. The expo takes place at the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company (2440 Fairland Road, Lehighton) 10 a.m. – 1 p,m.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR CONSIDERATION

June 26, 2025

An article published in the Times News on June 19, 2025, entitled “Panther OKs budget with slight increase,” quotes outgoing business manager Jesse Walck as saying, “the tax increase was needed to offset Homestead Act exemptions and keep district revenues level.”

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Heffley Votes ‘No’ on Rapidly-Pushed Marijuana Legislation

May 7, 2025

HARRISBURG – This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation to legalize recreational marijuana by a vote of 102-101, strictly along party lines. State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) cast a "no" vote on the measure, citing both procedural and public health concerns.

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Heffley, Argall to Host Scam Seminar May 15

May 7, 2025

WEISSPORT – As part of their ongoing commitment to protecting seniors from fraud, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are inviting area residents to a free scam seminar on Thursday, May 15. The event will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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