Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

July 17, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous. Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels, meaning it’s unhealthy for anyone, regardless of health conditions. The smoke is coming from fires that are burning primarily in Canada but also in northern Minnesota. A lingering high pressure system has trapped the smoke close ...

Pa. cyber charter funding remains steady as legislators emphasize student well-being

July 17, 2026

Funding for cyber charter schools will remain steady this year, even as Pennsylvania’s newest school code refines and builds on existing reform policies aimed at keeping students safe and holding cyber schools accountable. Last year’s budget enacted sweeping funding cuts and cyber ...

Central Mountain Clay Target team celebrates successful spring season

July 16, 2026

MILL HALL — The Central Mountain Clay Target Team concluded another successful spring season with strong performances in conference competition and at the state championships. The team consisted of 23 student-athletes who competed in Trap, Skeet and 5-Stand shooting disciplines. ...

Court seeks to fill open Loganton Boro council seat

July 16, 2026

LOGANTON — The Clinton County Court of Common Pleas is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on Loganton Borough Council. According to a release from the court of common pleas, a petition to fill the vacancy, which is due to a retirement in January, was filed by the borough’s solicitor, Justin K. Houser. This is the only opening on the seven-member board. Clinton County President Judge Craig P. Miller issued an order on June 30 requesting all interested and qualified individuals who may wish to be appointed to the opening to submit a letter of interest and resume to the ...

Clinton County Libraries look to bring reading to everyone with bookmobile fundraiser

July 16, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — For many Clinton County residents, the nearest library may not be just a short drive, bike or walk away. For seniors without transportation, families in rural communities and children living miles away from a library branch, access to books and educational materials/programs can ...

The accounting tricks that balanced Pa.’s budget — but only on paper

July 16, 2026

HARRISBURG — When Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a state budget on Sunday, leaders praised it for being a fiscally responsible $50.8 billion product that doesn’t dip into the state’s rainy day fund. That’s a misleading picture. To reach that number, they had to employ some accounting ...