Guided Hands Project of Renovo holds backpack giveaway event

August 17, 2026

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS With school just around the corner, the Guided Hands Project of Renovo held their annual backpack giveaway on Saturday afternoon. Over 60 kids stopped by to choose the color that they…

DEP highlights over $112K investment for FaithCentre Food Bank

BELLEFONTE — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently highlighted more than $112,000 in Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG)…

‘Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson-Apt 2B’ is a feast of surprises

If you happen to be an American woman who’s been displaced by COVID and who’s looking for a reasonable place…

Local districts receive over $800K for school safety

HARRISBURG — State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) has announced over $800,000 in grant funding for school safety within the 76th…

US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers and leaving the western…

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia on Sunday, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial…

Local sports

Neil Rudel on PSU football: Campbell’s Lions are embracing team connectivity

The word most predominantly heard in Penn State’s preseason camp is “culture.” As Matt…

Brahmer looks to boost PSU’s offense as tight end transfer

Howard hopes to get more time on field

PSU's Hansen looks to build off 2025 season at Iowa State

Obituaries

John ‘Pete’ Rathmell

John “Pete” Rathmell, 88, of Central Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of military service, conservation, education and devotion to family. Pete was a proud United States Air Force Cold War Strategic Air Command aircrew veteran, serving his country for three and one-half years beginning in 1958. The values, discipline, leadership and…

BECK — Carl L. Beck, 87, of Loganton, died Aug. 11, 2026. A funeral service will…

Funerals

Germaine H. Weaver

MAZZULLA — Richard “Dick” Mazzulla, 76, of Renovo, died June 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life…

Funerals

Police, court and fires

Proceedings from District Judges

LOCK HAVEN — The following court proceedings were held before district judges: — Derek T. Shaffer, of Carlisle, charged with illegal operation of a vehicle without ignition interlock, unlawful operation-expiration sticker and proof of insurance required produced and displayed, withdrawn, and unlawful operation of snow/ATV without helmet, moved to traffic. — Shane Michael Neumann,…

LOCK HAVEN — The information in sentencings is obtained from public record. It is the policy…

Sentencings from Clinton County

MARRIAGE LICENSES — Natalie Jean Dincher to Michael Clifford Rhine on Aug. 6. — Rayne Beanna…

Courthouse Roundup

Loganton man charged with retail theft MILL HALL — A 44-year-old Loganton man was cited for…

Police news - Aug. 13

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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