Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch. More than 1 million American children have lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, following a recent ...
LOCK HAVEN — Odds are decent that you’ve been hearing about the “super El Nino” weather phenomenon, and you might be unclear about what exactly that means for central Pennsylvania. There’s a lot of clickbait, but when you get down to this part of the world, there is little actual ...
JERSEY SHORE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed an individual who tested positive for measles may have exposed others at Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, on Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. In a release, DOH advised anyone who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. “Individuals who are not vaccinated are most at-risk for infection. Getting vaccinated is the best protection from the highly contagious measles virus, providing 97 percent lifetime protection after two doses,” the ...
CENTRE HALL — The 2026 Centre County Grange Fair came to an end on Saturday evening, with the move-out process for campers and vendors beginning immediately and continuing over the course of a few days. “It’s a long week,” says Doyle Henrie, of Nescopek, referring to the 9-day ...
As public sentiment sours on automatic license plate readers — particularly cameras operated by Flock Safety — state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are introducing legislation to curtail their use across the commonwealth. A trio of bills introduced recently range from an outright ...
Good Day and Happy Birthday to Andy Coakley, of Marsh Creek! Happy Birthday to twins, Caleb and Logan Shuss, of Howard; and to Jerry Peters, of Lock Haven! Word of the Day Gnomic — adj. — something cryptically said or written in a few words. Quote of the Day “Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.” — James Dewar TOPS TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is looking for interested participants and guest speakers. Weigh-ins are from 4:30-5 p.m. each Monday afternoon, followed by the business meeting at 5 p.m. TOPS is held at the Flemington ...
