ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Local resident and long-time Clinton County Fair participant Nikki Bechdel was presented the 2026 Friend of the Fair Award prior to the crowning of the fair queen. Bechdel received recognition by…
Today is Pennsylvania Lottery and Senior Citizens Day at the Fair
MACKEYVILLE — Senior citizens are in the spotlight today at the 53rd Clinton County Fair! Today’s “Senior Citizens Day” means…
Why elections mean faster state budgets in Pennsylvania
The vast majority of state budgets have been late during the past two decades in Pennsylvania — but in non-election…
State temporarily shutters rural aging agency after finding ‘serious performance issues’
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has taken the unprecedented step of temporarily decommissioning one of the state’s 52…
US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons
EXETER, N.H. (AP) — Tucked inside a New Hampshire office park, a small refinery zaps mining waste with electricity to…
As Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — In negotiations with Republican senators whose support he needs to be confirmed as attorney general, Todd Blanche…
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Local sports
Gravel claims win at Williams Grove for Summer Nationals Finale title
The hope was for a big race weekend last week with the World of Outlaws vs. PA Posse. The challenge was on, but the Outlaws came out on top. The World of Outlaws defending champion David Gravel claimed his third Williams Grove Speedway Summer Nationals Finale title on Saturday night by scoring $20,000 for…
Obituaries
Funerals
JAVORNICK — Mary Ann Javornick, 79, of Renovo, died June 5, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m., at the Chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hyner, Pa. WATSON — Emery O. Watson, 84, of Howard, died July 22, 2026. Family and friends are invited to pay their…
REIDER — Bernard L. “Doogie” Reider, 84, died July 23, 2026. A Celebration of Life will…
Funerals
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Dr. Lester G. Kleckner, 94, passed away with his two daughters by his side on July…
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Police, court and fires
Sentencings in Clinton County
LOCK HAVEN — The information in sentencings is obtained from public record. It is the policy of The Express that this information will not be withheld from publication — Edgar John Willits Jr., charged with violating a sexually violent protection order, fined $300 and sentenced six months in the Clinton County Correctional Facility. —…
LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — James Churchill, of…
Proceedings from district judges
MARRIAGE LICENSES — Darcy Eileen Heggenstaller to Logan Matthew Hoover on July 23. — Arthur E.…
Clinton County Courthouse Roundup
Injuries involved in two-vehicle crash LOGANTON — Multiple people involved in a two-vehicle crash along West…
Police News - Aug. 1
Our View
Another reminder that now is the time to build resilience
If your social media feed is anything like ours, odds are you have seen pictures and accounts of the floodwaters which surged through much of the Williamsport area on Sunday. Here’s a shocking fact that you might not have seen: according to the National Weather Service in State College, Sunday’s deluge was Williamsport’s 5th…
Another round of smoke reminds us all: Nature does not respect man’s opinions
The Golden Rule
America, Land of Hope, at 250
Health
Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste
Mount Nittany Health expands dermatology services with Mohs surgery
Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
What to know about perimenopause
Community
Penn College introduces online HVAC technician-to-engineer pathway
Leadership Clinton County Alumni Association invites community to annual golf tournament
Around the Town
Southern Airways stops flights to Williamsport Regional Airport because of ‘outstanding payment issues’
Urgent information
Watch out for dangerously severe thunderstorms this afternoon
LOCK HAVEN — A potentially dangerous weather situation is developing this afternoon and evening. Forecasters at National Weather Service out of State College are concerned about the possibility of severe thunderstorms — some of which may reach supercell status. These supercells are expected to present threats which, according to forecasters, “we may only experience…