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CATA to hold public meeting Sept. 9

Community September 1, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will host a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. A virtual option will be available on Zoom. Participants can find the meeting link and details on CATA’s website, catabus.com. The meeting will include a short presentation on CATA services and recent updates, followed by a Q&A and public feedback session. Attendees will learn about new service changes, apps and tools for trip planning, and ways public ...

Flemington Boro taking personal approach to ordinance enforcement

Local news September 1, 2026

FLEMINGTON — Flemington Borough Council is taking a more personal approach to ordinance enforcement following a new proposal during last Thursday’s meeting, hoping that a conversation at resident’s doors can solve problems before they escalate into costly citations and court proceedings, ...

Long Live the Barn: Millbrook Playhouse hosts special Ovation Gala, honors supporters and raises funds

Local news September 1, 2026

MILL HALL — Millbrook Playhouse’s board of directors, volunteers, former cast members and its Youth Ensemble pulled out all of the stops for its first-ever Ovation Gala this weekend. The event, which also served as a fundraiser for the beloved barn theatre, showcased many of ...

Medicaid will likely shed patients under new rules. This health system is working to keep them covered

Local news September 1, 2026

As Pennsylvania braces for stricter Medicaid rules to go into effect, one health system wants to help patients keep their insurance coverage. Guthrie, a nonprofit with facilities in Pennsylvania and New York, is expanding its volunteer program to help patients who may need to meet the new ...

Bellefonte Ave. gas station remains open following removal of 7-Eleven branding

Community September 1, 2026

LAURA TARANTELLA/THE EXPRESS Though previously thought to be closing, the Sunoco gas station located along Bellefonte Avenue near its intersection with Second Avenue in Lock Haven remains open. Reports initially circulated as crews were seen removing 7-Eleven branding from various parts of ...

Lock Haven man wanted on three arrest warrants

Urgent information August 31, 2026

Lock Haven – Jack Lyle Weir, Jr., 21 years old, last known address of Lilac Lane, Lock Haven, PA. has (3) three outstanding warrants for his arrest or apprehension. Two are for PFA violations and one is a bench warrant for missing a court appearance this morning, 08/31/2026, on charges ...