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Pennsylvanians struggling with heating bills urged to apply now for LIHEAP

HARRISBURG — The Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP), which represents 18 utility providers across the commonwealth, reminded residents that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 heating season. The federally funded program, which opened Monday, Nov. 2, provides financial assistance to eligible households struggling to pay their heating bills. LIHEAP offers direct cash grants, as well as crisis grants for households in immediate danger of being without heat. "As temperatures begin to fall, we want Pennsylvania ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Sera Dreese and to Pearl-Marie Saveri Corl! Word of the Day Shirr — verb — To bake until set. Quote of the Day “Life is not an easy thing to embrace. It is like trying to hug an elephant.” — Diane Wakoski Lemont needs holiday volunteers Calling all volunteers for the annual Lemont Holiday Market! — Help us assemble the giant wreath on Sunday, Nov 15, 1 p.m. — Set up for the Market on Sunday, Nov 22, at 1 p.m. — Various jobs and times during the Lemont Holiday Market on Friday, Dec 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5 Please sign up ...

Express office hours to change for the winter

LOCK HAVEN — The Express is temporarily changing its office hours as we head into the colder months. A combination of expected continuing heating issues — and some temporary staffing issues — will result in our offices being open to the public for fewer hours each week until spring. "The goal is to make sure customers are as happy as can be with as much access as they can have," Express General Manager Megan Muthler said. Our temporary office hours, effective beginning 11/16, will be: — Mondays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 2 ...

Commonwealth University honors three with Keepers of the Flame awards

LOCK HAVEN — Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) has named three Commonwealth University individuals as a recipient of the fifth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Keepers of the Flame Award. Award recipients are Albert Jones, Athletic Director at Lock Haven; ...

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Good Day and Happy Anniversary to Larry and Lonnie Shaffer, of Mill Hall, on Wednesday! Happy Birthday on Wednesday to Laura Beldin, of Tamarack! Word of the Day Concord — noun — Harmony; agreement. Quote of the Day “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” — Mae West BEN Class of 1961 The BEN Class of 1961 will have their monthly get-together on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11:30 a.m., at Restless Oaks. All classmates and guests are invited. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will host All-You- Can-Eat breakfasts on Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. ...

Annual Veterans Day assembly to come to Renovo Elementary

The Renovo Elementary School will host the annual Veterans Day Assembly Program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The yearly event organized by Patricia Wilson and hosted on the Bucktail Campus will begin at 9 a.m. The theme of the assembly this year is “250 Years of Protecting and Defending Our ...