Thank you to the fourth-graders from Hillview Elementary School in the Grove City Area School District who traveled to the Capitol in Harrisburg for their annual field trip on May 21. During their visit, they had this photo taken on the steps of the historic Main Rotunda and were able to see inside the chambers of the House, Senate and Supreme Court.

Recently, Rep. Nesbit presented John “Jerry” Johnson with a House citation marking his 95th birthday. Johnson was born in Mercer on May 6, 1923, and is a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army Air Force. He earned a degree in accounting after the war, working first for Westinghouse and later for Mercer County Consortium, from where he retired. Johnson also was a county commissioner from 1968 to 1972. He is also a dedicated community volunteer, working with the chamber and historical society, is a 33rd degree Mason and has been active with the Republican Party for more than 50 years.