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Tioga County proclaims Pennsylvania 4‑H Week and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Summary
The board issued proclamations recognizing Pennsylvania 4‑H Week (March 15–21, 2026) and March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, citing local participation and county efforts toward inclusion and training.
The Tioga County Board of Commissioners adopted two proclamations at its March 10 meeting recognizing statewide programs and local priorities. The board declared March 15–21, 2026, as Pennsylvania 4‑H Week in the county, noting that "4‑H’s network provides youth with opportunities for leadership development, career exploration, problem solving, friendships, community involvement, passion, and purpose." The proclamation records that 247 youth in Tioga County participate in 4‑H programs delivered statewide through Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Separately, the board proclaimed March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, emphasizing inclusion, person‑centered supports, and county efforts to expand training and integrated employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Both proclamations were adopted unanimously and signed by Commissioners Shane Nickerson, Sam VanLoon and Marc Rice.
