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BASD Super breaks down policy regarding expulsion

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area School District officials are offering further context on its board of directors’ decision to expel a high school senior who turned over a pocketknife he accidentally brought on a school field trip. The decision, made unanimously by the board recently, drew intense scrutiny and criticism by the public at the board’s meeting this week. Asked to expand on the decision by The Express, BASD Superintendent Dr. Roy A. Rakszawski said he couldn’t comment on an individual student matter. Instead, he provided the following memo, which offers a breakdown ...

Who is on the ballot in Clinton County?

(Editor’s Note: Due to the majority of local races, including for the 76th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, being uncontested for the Primary Election, The Express intends to conduct its Q&A’s for candidates prior to the General Election in November.) LOCK HAVEN — With the Primary Election slated for Tuesday, May 19, local Democrat and Republican voters can expect to see a number of state and federal offices on their ballot. The Primary Election will take place next Tuesday, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Clinton County Voter Registration ...

Pa. primary election 2026: A complete guide

HARRISBURG — On May 19, Democrats and Republicans across Pennsylvania will decide which candidates from their respective parties will go on to run in the November general election. On the ballot are the governor and lieutenant governor, along with the entire Pennsylvania House and half of ...

14th Street demolition begins in Renovo

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS After many years of legal maneuvering from Renovo Borough Council, the 14th Street Row in Renovo is finally coming down, with garages and porches underway Thursday and the homes themselves slated to begin on Monday. The first real move towards the demolition of ...

Property owners, landlords express frustration for Renovo’s newest ordinance

RENOVO — In an effort to prevent a possible slumlord situation from developing, Renovo Borough Council adopted an ordinance titled Renovo Borough Rental Inspection, which calls for people that rent properties to have a four-category, 36-point inspection performed by borough code enforcement officer, Joe Lyons. Specifically, the ordinance is meant to ensure that rental units “meet all applicable building, fire, health, safety and zoning codes and to provide an efficient system for compelling both absentee and local landlords to correct violations and maintain, in proper condition, ...

Fire department gears up for Second Annual Fire Float

From Staff Reports LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven Fire Department is excited to announce the return of its Second Annual Fire Float, inviting community members to enjoy a relaxing summer day along the Susquehanna River with local firefighters and fellow residents. The event will take ...