Scio is committed to providing excellent service to protect the safety of its residents and businesses. The Township has its own Fire Department and contracts with the County Sheriff's Department for police services. In 2008 Township residents adopted a Fire Protection millage of .9 mils to pay for additional fire personnel and needed equipment. Funds that had previously paid for the fire services were then reallocated to police services, to increase the number of deputies on-site in Scio. Currently, both police and fire services are based in the Scio fire Department building on North Zeeb Road. This is a central location in the Township, enabling both police and fire people to quickly reach residents needing help.
Located between Wilkes-Barre and Pittston, Plains Township covers an area of 14.7 square miles. On December 7, 1899 it became a First-Class Township. According to the 2010 US Census, Plains has a population of 9,961 and 4,773 housing units. Plains Township is also the home of Pennsylvania's first casino, The Mohegan Sun Pocono. Plains Township's Town Hall Building is located at 126 N. Main Street and houses the Administrative, Tax Office, Police and Fire Department Headquarters, Zoning/Code Enforcement and the Plains Branch of the Osterhout Library. A second Municipal building is located at 50 Second Street in the Fox Hill section of the Township. The building is utilized for public meetings and is occupied by a Police Substation & Fire Department Station #2. The Luzerne County Bureau of Aging operates a Senior Citizen Center there as well. Business Hours