TATE COLLEGE, Oct. 6 – Scams targeting older adults are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more important than ever for seniors and their families to know how to recognize, avoid and report them. That’s why state Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, and Centre Care are bringing the community together for a Scam Seminar and Senior Fair, connecting older adults and their families with local agencies, nonprofits and other trusted community resources. The event will provide practical information on how to spot the latest scams, protect personal and financial information, and report suspected fraud to the appropriate authorities. Attendees will also be able to connect directly with organizations and local service providers that can help seniors access resources and support in the community.

“Pennsylvania has one of the largest senior populations in the U.S., and that demographic is growing faster than any other age group in the Commonwealth. As our senior population continues to grow, we want to make sure older Pennsylvanians and their families have easy access to the resources, services and information they need to stay healthy, safe and connected in their communities,” Takac said. Takac’s third annual senior fair and seminar will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Centre Care, 250 Persia Road, Bellefonte.

The Senior Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature representatives from state, county and local organizations, as well as free flu vaccines and health screenings provided by Penn State.

York, PA — MidPenn Legal Services will hold its sixth annual “Access to Justice” Awards on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Wyndham Garden in York. The event will recognize individuals and organizations whose service has strengthened the York County community and advanced equal access to justice.

William C. Gierasch, Jr., Esq., and Lawrence V. Young, Esq., will receive the Donald F. Smith, Jr., Pro Bono Award. The award honors volunteer attorneys who expand access to civil legal services for low-income individuals and families. The York County Bar Association/York County Bar Foundation will receive the Friends of Legal Services Award for advancing equal justice through public-interest projects, pro bono programs, community education, and other civic and legal efforts. Victoria A. Connor and Robert W. Pullo will receive the Community Justice Partner Award, which recognizes leaders who demonstrate that the pursuit of justice reaches beyond the courtroom. Alina M. Dusharm, Esq., Elizabeth Haley Rohrbaugh, Esq., and Suzanne S. Smith, Esq., have been named MidPenn’s York County Pro Bono Volunteers of the Year. They will be recognized for their enduring dedication to making civil legal assistance available to people who otherwise could not afford it.

To learn more or register, visit www.midpenn.org.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest nutrition assistance program in the U.S. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), SNAP is the nation’s first line of public policy defense against hunger and undernutrition.

FRAC’s report examines the growing body of evidence demonstrating that SNAP is one of the nation’s most effective public health
interventions and explores how recent federal and state policy changes threaten those gains.