Civil Service member needed
ASHLAND - The Civil Service Commission of Ashland is looking for a new board member after the resignation of Fred Spieles was accepted at Wednesday's Ashland Borough Council meeting.
Borough residents can submit letters of interest to borough hall, 401 S. 18th St. by 4 p.m. May 27. Letters will be reviewed by the General Government Committee prior to council's workshop June 6. Council will fill the vacancy at its June 8 meeting.
Passport requirements changed
HARRISBURG - In conjunction with the U.S. Department of State and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-108) informs residents of important changes to passport application requirements.
The U.S. Department of State has made it mandatory for the full names of an applicant's parent or parents to be listed on all certified birth certificates for passport applicants, regardless of age. This is commonly referred to as the long-form birth certificate.
The state Department of Health is offering a grace period for free reissuance of long-form birth certificates through June 30 for anyone who was issued a certificate after Jan. 14 that does not reflect the new requirements. After June 30, those requesting a reissued certificate must pay a $10 per copy fee in the form of check, money order or veteran's information.
For all other reasons why a certified copy of a birth certificate is needed (school, Social Security, housing, employment, etc.), the short-form birth certificate is still acceptable and a legitimate document. The long-form birth certificate is only needed for passports/travel.