Junior commissioner leads sign project at Elizabeth Twp. Community Center

By SARAH PELLIS

Tyler Duerstein felt compelled to complete a project for the community during his time in office.

Elizabeth Township Junior Commissioner Tyler Duerstein has been working on a project to restore the Community Center’s road sign.

Along with Buena Vista Fire Department, Boys Scout Troop 99 and other volunteers, Duerstein wanted to do a project to benefit the community in some way.

“The previous two junior commissioners, their big push was branding and signage honestly, so I picked up on that and w...

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