Successful Samoyeds: Local pups take home five awards at dog show

August 15, 2026

AVIS — For Cynthia Harkey, owner of Cindy’s Smiling Sammy, winning in the show ring is the result of years of careful breeding, training and learning the fine details of the Samoyed breed. For Hannah…

Bruce Ransom appointed head football coach for Bucktail High

RENOVO — With the first full-week of practice already underway, the Bucktail Bucks football program finally has a new head…

JSASD to not fund local Pre-K Counts program

AVIS — A local daycare’s Pre-K Counts program may not move forward for the 2026-2027 school year. According to All…

Police: Damage to door led to arrest of three accused of holding teens in apartment

LOCK HAVEN — Two teenagers were held at an apartment in Evergreen Commons regarding damage to a door and apartment…

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO…

‘A Long Time Coming': Hundreds turn out for Bellefonte Elementary School grand opening

BELLEFONTE — What was once described as a “field of dreams” by former Bellefonte Area School District Superintendent Dr. Tammie…

Local sports

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

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player…

Howard hopes to get more time on field

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

Following is a preseason series on Penn State’s position groups and a key player to watch…

Goodman back for Penn State after redshirt campaign

Obituaries

Germaine H. Weaver

Germaine H. Weaver, 94, of Lock Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11,…

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

Funerals

Lara Jaye Hill

Janet M. Kinley

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ignition interlock, unlawful operation-expiration sticker and proof of insurance required produced and displayed, withdrawn, and unlawful operation of snow/ATV without helmet, moved to traffic.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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