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Heat advisory issued in county

LOCK HAVEN — While the heat and humidity still isn’t as bad as the previous heat wave, it is enough for the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory, effective today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. As of Monday afternoon, forecasters were also advising that extending the advisory into Wednesday may be necessary. For today, however, look out for a heat index of between 96-103, as hot and humid conditions take over across the region. As of Monday afternoon, the forecast was expecting a high of 96 and a heat index of 101. Look for the high humidity to make sleeping without air ...

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage

LOCK HAVEN — The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as the number of donations this summer has been too low to sustain its blood supply. According to a release from the Red Cross, its blood supply fell nearly 25 percent in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay, the release said. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood. “A readily available blood supply serves as the backbone of modern medicine. Without it, lifesaving ...

Borowicz votes against state budget; Calls out state’s ‘uncontrolled spending’

LOCK HAVEN — State Representative Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) has issued a statement regarding her vote against the recently passed 2026-2027 state budget. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the $50.8 billion budget late Sunday evening, with the majority of the deal being cut behind closed doors, according to reports from Spotlight PA. The news outlet noted that multiple details for the deal remained in flux until late Saturday, when committees in both the Senate and House chambers advanced bills in a rare weekend session. The full legislature took final votes Sunday, almost two ...