Stage at Talleyrand gets conditional approval from Bellefonte council

March 18, 2026

BELLEFONTE — After years of planning, Bellefonte Borough Council has conditionally approved the final land development plan for the Stage at Talleyrand, an open-air community performing arts center proposed for the west side of Talleyrand Park. The approval is contingent on resolving outstanding county review comments, including a cross-easement agreement and PennDOT highway occupancy permit. Council also required that a restroom solution be in place before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. The stage, designed by Hoffman Leakey Architects, is projected to cost $1.5 ...

Area organizations announce upcoming Easter Egg Hunts

March 18, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — With Easter just weeks away, many fire companies, churches and other organizations are preparing for annual Easter Egg Hunts and other events in the area. If you would like your egg hunt or other event announced, please email the information to news@lockhaven.com or call 570-748-6791. SATURDAY, MARCH 28 — Centre Hall Fire Company will have a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8-11 a.m. Come enjoy breakfast with your family and the Easter Bunny. Meals are $8 for those 13 and older; $5 for ages 7-12 and free for the little ones. Bring your camera for photos with the ...

Pa. lawmakers seek to build on infrastructure to meet energy demands

March 18, 2026

As data centers working to develop artificial intelligence increase the demand for power in the commonwealth, Pennsylvania lawmakers have sought solutions to stem the associated rise of electricity costs. Often, those discussions revolve around how to increase the amount of power being ...

Rare quintuplets born to Nigerian Dwarf goat at Fye Funny Farm in Jersey Shore

March 17, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — Spending a morning or night waiting for one of their Nigerian Dwarf goats to give birth to a baby or two in the spring has become a common occurrence for Hanna and Joshua Fye. However, on March 5 they received more than they bargained for at the Fye Funny Farm, nestled ...

Flemington discusses regional fire dept. study

March 17, 2026

FLEMINGTON — Flemington Borough Council discussed continued involvement in the regional fire study during their most recent regular meeting. The regional fire and EMS study, which has been exploring possible cooperation and service coordination among local emergency service providers, has previously been a topic of conversation amongst council. Council member David Grimm reiterated his interest in attending the next regionalization meeting to learn more information for council regarding next steps for those still interested. If enough interest is there, it would include looking ...

Pa. labor law may become sticking point between state and feds; $711M for broadband at stake

March 17, 2026

HARRISBURG — A federal official last month added a new wrinkle to Pennsylvania’s plan to use more than $700 million to expand high-speed internet access across the commonwealth. Speaking at a conference, Arielle Roth, head of the National Telecommunications and Information ...