Sorgen sworn in as Clinton County Sheriff; Yandel appointed chief deputy

September 28, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Scott Sorgen was sworn in as Sheriff of Clinton County during a special session, on Friday, Sept. 25, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. Sorgan,…

Group updates lighting in recreation authority gymnasium

RENOVO — During a recent day of pickle ball at the Western Clinton County Recreational Authority gymnasium, a group of…

New data centers in neighboring Maryland to get additional scrutiny under governor’s order

Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore is commissioning a state task force to examine new data center proposals and advise local…

As Shapiro pumps money into downballot Democrats, Republicans lean on Jeff Yass

HARRISBURG — As Democrat Josh Shapiro continues to massively outraise his Republican gubernatorial opponent, he’s using some of that haul…

Department of Justice charges more Pa. residents with noncitizen voting amid crackdown

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Anthropic and OpenAI sound the alarm on AI safety — and seek to shape how it’s controlled

SAN FRANCISCO — As tech titans warned an AI-weary world that their own advanced systems could endanger humanity, the question…

Local sports

Local roundup: Bellefonte cross country runners have success at PIAA Foundation Invitational

The Bellefonte cross country team traveled to Big Spring High School in Newville to compete in the PIAA Foundation Cross Country Invitational, giving the Red Raiders a key preview of the new site for November’s PIAA championships. Navigating both a deep field of statewide competition and shifting weather conditions, the Red Raiders turned in…

Lock Haven fell to No. 3-ranked Kutztown last weekend at home, 35-20, to fall to 1-2…

LHU heads to Gannon, looking to rebound

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Obituaries

Lila ‘Pearl’ Shirk

Lila “Pearl” Shirk, 96, a lifelong resident of Lock Haven, passed away on Sept. 25, 2026. She was born Feb. 13, 1930, in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late Arnold J. and Carrie Mae Womeldorf. Pearl began working at a very young age and was employed at several businesses and factories in and…

Shirley A. Walters, 80, of Milesburg, passed away at home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Arrangements…

Shirley A. Walters

GROVE — Bernice M. Grove, 99, of rural Spring Mills, died Sept. 20, 2026. A Graveside…

Funerals

Bruce Eugene Statton, Jr.

Police, court and fires

Proceedings from district judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Logan Ronald Baker, of Jersey Shore, charged with simple assault, harassment-subject other to physical contact, possessing instrument of crime with intent and three counts of criminal mischief-damage property, held for court, two counts of theft by unlawful taking-moveable property and robbery-taking…

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Justin D. Boatwright to Ashlee R. Walter on Sept. 18. — Alyssa Jo…

Clinton County Courthouse Roundup

DUI PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 7, at approximately 9:41 p.m., state police at Lamar…

Police News - Sept. 25

Trespassing FLEMINGTON — A trespassing incident occurred in the 200 block of Birch Street in Flemington…

Police News - Sept. 24

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…

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