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February 8, 2010

Toohil to challenge Eachus for state House seat

BUTLER TWP. - Local attorney Tarah Toohil has announced that she will challenge state Rep. Todd Eachus, D-Butler Township, for his seat in the 116th Legislative District.

Toohil, a 30-year-old Republican from the Drums section of Butler Township, said she will kick off her campaign Tuesday night with an official announcement.

“When you look around our community, you see the hard times that people are facing.  You also see the lack of leadership and support coming from Harrisburg.  It is time to stand up and say we deserve better,” Toohil said.

The public is welcome to join Toohil and her supporters as she outlines the issues that she intends to tackle as state representative at a gathering from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Elks Lodge No. 200, 635 E. Broad St., Hazleton. Refreshments will be provided.

The 116th Legislative District includes the city of Hazleton, the townships of Black Creek, Butler, Foster, Hazle and Sugarloaf and the boroughs of Conyngham, Freeland, Jeddo, West Hazleton and White Haven.

Read the complete story in The Times Leader on Tuesday.

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