Rigby to Host Monthly Veterans Outreach Service

August 7, 2026

HARRISBURG -  State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) invites veterans who live in the 71st Legislative District to take advantage of a service he’ll be providing each month.

“American Legion Department Service Officer Stephen Schott will meet with area veterans on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19,” said Rigby. “This is an opportunity for the men and women who serve and have served our country to ask questions and discuss programs that are available to them.” 

Officer Schott is trained to provide expert assistance at no cost to veterans and their families. He’s available to answer questions regarding survivor benefits, discuss access to veteran-related resources and provide support for service-related concerns.

Officer Schott will visit Rigby’s Ferndale district office, which is located at 1021 Ferndale Ave., Johnstown, between 2-4 p.m. 

To make an appointment for Wednesday, Aug. 19, please call the office at 814-536-9818. 

The 71st Legislative District consists of the following municipalities: in Cambria County, the townships of Adams, Allegheny, Chest, Clearfield, Cresson, Dean, Gallitzin, Munster, Portage, Reade, Richland, Stonycreek, Summerhill, Washington and White; and the boroughs of Ashville, Cassandra, Chest Springs, Cresson, Ferndale, Gallitzin, Geistown, Lilly, Loretto, Portage, Sankertown, Scalp Level, South Fork, Tunnelhill and Wilmore; and in Somerset County, the townships of Ogle and Paint and the boroughs of Paint and Windber. 



Representative Jim Rigby
71st Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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