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In the fertile Ringtown Valley
The fertile agricultural township, which surrounds the borough of Ringtown, was formed out of Columbia and Luzerne counties in 1818.

It was named after the union of the areas from which it was incorporated in 1833. Frederick Labenburg is believed to have been the first settler.

Population: 1,473   Founded: 1818

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Edward L. Hart, chairman; John Hetherington, vice chairman; Robert F. Murray, secretary

Municipal Address and Phone Number
113 Zion Grove Road
Ringtown, PA 17967
Phone: 570-889-3975 (Secretary's residence)

Office Hours
No set hours

Regular Meeting Time
8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. during the months of January, February and March.

Part of the North Schuylkill School District
DISTRICT OFFICE:
15 Academy Lane, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-874-0466
Fax: 570-874-3334
Superintendent: Dr. John E. Eisenhauer

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2308

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL:
15 Academy Lane, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-874-0466
Fax: 570-874-3334
Principal: Sharon Snyder

ASHLAND ELEMENTARY CENTER:
1 Broad Street, Ashland, Pa 17921
Phone: 570-875-2371 Fax: 570-875-3334
Principal: Barbara Yaneck

FRACKVILLE ELEMENTARY CENTER:
42 S. Centre Street, Frackville, Pa 17944
Phone: 570-874-3661
Fax: 570-874-2857
Principal: Patricia Brand

RINGTOWN ELEMENTARY CENTER:
Hancock Street, Ringtown, Pa 17967
Phone: 570-889-3161
Fax: 570-889-3595
Principal: Patricia Brand

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Carl C. Pyzowski, president; Adam J. Bernodin III, vice president; Robert N. Dampman, vice president; Peter Zuber, treasurer; Christine L. Heyer, secretary; Marilyn A. Connell, Robert Kahler Jr., John M. Morgan Jr., Todd D. Selgrade

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME: 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month

Map of Union Township