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Jacksonville Rd. to close for drainage work June 1

BELLEFONTE — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the contractor for its High-Speed Interchange project between Interstates 80 (I-80) and 99 (I-99) plans to close Jacksonville Road between the on-off ramps of I-80 eastbound and I-80 westbound on Monday, June 1, to complete drainage work. This work is part of a project to enhance traffic safety by providing a direct connection between the two Interstates, making it unnecessary to travel along Route 26 to access them, which will relieve traffic congestion and realign service for local traffic. While ...

Trump claims he’s making food more affordable — but his examples ignore the big picture

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, the president proclaimed “TRUMP’S MAKING FOOD AFFORDABLE,” and cited falling prices for a range of groceries, including avocados, fresh berries, and a variety of pantry staples. Yet just two weeks earlier the Labor Department had released inflation figures showing grocery prices up nearly 3% in April from a year earlier. So where’s the reality? The graphic shared by President Donald Trump may be correct about the specific items he listed. It’s hard to know because he used data that isn’t publicly available and he ...

Woodward Elementary students learn about careers

LAURA TARANTELLA/THE EXPRESS Students at Woodward Elementary explored a wide range of future career opportunities during the school’s Career Day held May 20, as community professionals visited classrooms to share their experiences and skills with students. Presenters spoke with students ...

Bridge restoration continues to slow traffic in Jersey Shore

JERSEY SHORE — A bridge restoration project along state Route 44, over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, that connects Jersey Shore Borough and Nippenose Township is continuing, with PennDOT officials reminding motorists of its impact on commutes and restrictions in ...

Demolition of 14th Street row homes continues; clean up ongoing

Although clean up will continue, it took just two days to remove the brick that connected the 14th Street row homes in Renovo, with the final home coming down Wednesday afternoon. Destruction of the outbuildings, such as garages and sheds took place in previous weeks. The borough plans to ...