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Dauphin County to Open Application Process for Opioid Settlement Funds on Oct. 1

2022 GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Ballots Mailed, Polling Place Changes, Ballot Drop Boxes Readied

Mosquito Treatments Planned for Aug. 22 in Parts of Harrisburg City, East Hanover Township, and West Hanover Township

Magisterial District Judge Pianka’s Office to be Relocated Until New Permanent Address Established

The Dauphin County Conservation District is hosting a Field Day on July 20, when people can learn about improvements and funding opportunities for their property. The Conservation District would like to share with you the opportunity to see some conservation practices on the ground and working in a live setting.

Dauphin County Commissioners Host Minority Entrepreneurs for “Shark Tank” Pitches, Award Winners $5,000 Prize to Grow Businesses

Dauphin County’s 2022 Judicial Tax Sale for properties with delinquent taxes of more than four years will be July 11 at the Harrisburg Hilton. Registration for bidders is between June 13 and June 24 (from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at the Tax Claim Bureau, 2 S. Second St., Harrisburg.

The Dauphin County Board of Elections will hold a Special Meeting on June 7, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Dauphin County Administration Building, Fourth Floor, 2 S. Second Street, Harrisburg, Pa. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to certify the recount of the votes cast at the May 17, 2022, General Primary Election for the Republican nomination for the office of United States Senator.

The Dauphin County Commissioners recently awarded over $2.3 million in tourism industry grants to nearly 80 programs, projects and associations that will attract visitors to the area.

Dauphin County is hosting a public meeting May 25 for public input into the 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant Program and application. The virtual meeting starts at 9 a.m.

Dauphin County has been awarded a National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for efforts to divert individuals to mental health services.

The Dauphin County Bureau of Registration and Elections is alerting residents of a mailing being distributed by Voter Participation Center (VPC) that has no connection to the county’s official office.

The Dauphin County Coroner’s Annual Report for 2021 has been completed and is available online.

The Dauphin County Commissioners recently approved the relocation of four polling places to achieve ADA compliance and accommodate a new property owner.

The Dauphin County Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday strongly opposing a proposal to toll the I-83 South Bridge as means to fund replacement, asking that funding sources more considerate of taxpayers be pursued.

Three individuals set to graduate from Dauphin County Drug Court will put the total number of program graduates to 127 since launch of the intense rehabilitation program.

Dauphin County Drug Court will hold its 28th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 15 to honor eight (8) participants for successfully completing the intense rehabilitation program.

Dauphin County’s annual Ladies’ Night Out event in northern Dauphin County is set for March 18. The day-long event promotes self-care and wellness in northern Dauphin County communities.

The Dauphin County Commissioners recognized county social workers this week – and awarded several Children & Youth Services staffers – in honor of Social Work Month.

Dauphin County is pausing acceptance of new applications to the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program, to be effective at the end of the March 4 business day.