HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police are offering guidance and recommendations to businesses and establishments that operate skill game machines, as it prepares for a compliance deadline. The deadline came in June when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled “skill game” devices, ...
LOCK HAVEN — Tickets are available for $20 for a cash bingo Sunday, Sept. 20, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Downtown Lock Haven. The majority of the proceeds will go to Ross Library’s campaign to buy a new book van. The “Bingo for Bookmobile” will be played at KBR Bingo Hall, ...
STATE COLLEGE — The Ferguson Township Police Department has officially added its first fully electric patrol vehicle to its fleet. According to a release from the police department, the vehicle is a purpose-built Chevrolet Blazer EV police package. “This new addition marks a ...
Good Day and Happy Birthday to Rachel Brown, of Bellefonte, and Anna Perry! Quote of the Day “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” — Bob Talbert Word of the Day August — adj. — marked by grandeur or majestic dignity. Helping Hands Helping Hands will be open on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, behind Kentucky Fried Chicken, in Lock Haven. Helping Hands provides free cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items to low income families and seniors in the Lock Haven and surrounding area. ...
Monday, Sept. 14: — Howard Area Lions Food Bank will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a sturdy box with you and any empty egg cartons you may have. (The food bank will be open today since it was closed on Labor Day Monday) This distribution is for residents who live in the Howard Area Lions servicing area. — Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., at Holy Spirit Parish, 7 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. — Pot pie sale at Wingate Faith Church, beginning at 4 p.m. Ham or chicken pot pie is $9 per quart. Walk-in sales are welcomed until sold out. ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still relatively rare. Filings for benefits dipped to 206,000 last week from a revised 207,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, also fell modestly to 206,000. Claims for jobless benefits are a proxy for layoffs, and economists watch them because they can be a sign of where the job market is headed. For the past year, claims have mostly ...
