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LH council discusses ways to combat vehicle noise

LOCK HAVEN — A letter regarding vehicle noise within Lock Haven prompted discussion amongst city council on how it could combat these nuisances. The letter, sent to council in late May, spoke about cars, trucks and motorcycles with “intensely loud mufflers” which can be heard throughout the day and night. The letter, which was submitted by a resident anonymously, asked council if it understood the effects this noise could have on children, the elderly and others who are driving in the area. “Surely this situation needs addressing (and) making changes regarding the safety of ...

Council approves Talleyrand Stage construction bids

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Borough Council on Monday awarded more than $925,000 in contracts for the Talleyrand Stage project, moving the long-planned park improvement closer to construction. However, attention quickly shifted to lingering questions about its impact on the town’s water supply and restroom requirements tied to the project, including who will fund construction and assume long-term maintenance responsibilities. Council voted 7-1 to award Mid-State Construction the general construction contract for the stage, with a bid of $820,000, and Westmoreland Electric the ...

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 staff and Buchart Horn and laid out a scope of services for the project including a timeline and cost. Services include the concept design and construction administration. City Planner/Interim Manager Abbey Roberts noted the cost — which totals $261,800 — includes fees for the $1 million USDA ...

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 the milestone, to Deb Burger, who is spearheading the borough’s America250 celebrations on behalf of Historic Bellefonte Inc. He delivered the proclamation at council’s Monday evening meeting in the absence of Mayor Gene “Buddy” Johnson, who usually is responsible for issuing ...