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BASD proposes 2.5% tax increase

BELLEFONTE — Confronting a $5.37 million deficit, the Bellefonte Area School District (BASD) is proposing a 2.5% tax increase to balance its 2026-27 budget. Administrators presented the proposed final budget this week, outlining a plan that relies heavily on the district’s fund balance to offset rising costs. Superintendent Roy Rakszawski and Director of Fiscal Affairs Ken Bean reported the district’s expenditures will reach $70.2 million in the upcoming school year, while revenue is expected to cap out at $64.9 million. Their plan to address the deficit would spend down more ...

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just as the Senate prepared to launch into a late-night vote series, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana went to the floor to vent. Frustrated and seemingly exhausted Wednesday, Kennedy said he wanted more time to debate his amendments to a budget resolution to fund ...

Volunteers descend on downtown Lock Haven for Earth Day cleanup

LOCK HAVEN — Volunteers wearing bright orange safety vests spread out along East Main Street and nearby streets to celebrate Earth Day with a hands-on effort to keep downtown clean. Organized by Downtown Lock Haven, Inc., the annual cleanup brought together community members of all ages ...

Robb Elementary Second Graders hold litter pick up on Earth Day

PHOTOS PROVIDED Second graders in Mrs. Gallagher’s and Mrs. Labe’s classes at Robb Elementary School celebrated Earth Day by partnering with PennDOT, which provided equipment for a walking field trip to clean up trash around the school. Wearing safety vests and gloves, students ...

A Final Call to Duty: Local nurses honor their own with special services

BALLS MILLS — The Clinton Lycoming Nurses Honor Guard continues to grow in membership, services and community outreach as they honor the lives and careers of nurses throughout Clinton and Lycoming counties. Formed in January 2024, the volunteer organization began after the family of a ...

LOCK HAVEN — The Station Gallery, 2 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven, will host a special one-day-only exhibit, Game Changers, this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Brought to you by The Clinton County Arts Council, with special thanks to the Clinton & Centre County Baseball Hall of Fame along with ...