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Skill games are unlawful, PA Supreme Court finds

Skill games are unlawful under Pennsylvania’s Gaming Act and Crimes Code, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. The decision strikes down what the commonwealth’s highest court called a pair of “deeply flawed” lower court rulings that allowed the slot-machine-like gambling devices to ...

Council OKs city hall renovation proposal

LOCK HAVEN — Renovations of Lock Haven City Hall could take place by 2027. This timeline was included in a proposal from Buchart Horn Architects presented to city council at its meeting on Monday night. The proposal was created in cooperation with council’s building committee, city ...

Bellefonte recognizes nation’s 250th

BELLEFONTE — Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next month, Bellefonte Borough Council formally recognized the nation’s semiquincentennial this week. Council President Doug Johnson conferred the proclamation, which recognizes and celebrates ...

Updated Zoning, SALDO ordinances available for review

LOCK HAVEN — After over a year of work, Lock Haven City Council had its first look at the draft of the updated Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) this week. City Planner/Interim Manager Abbey Roberts told council the steering committee has been working ...

BE supervisors authorize roofing repairs; speed limit signs

MILL HALL — Bald Eagle Township supervisors approved repairs to the township building’s roof, discussed rising costs associated with this year’s road paving project and authorized the purchase of dozens of new speed limit signs during their June 16 meeting. One of the evening’s ...