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Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran’s state-run media said Sunday. Pakistan confirmed receiving it. Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping, its state TV said. Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear program, an issue ...

KC board grapples with deficit; may consider no tax increase for 26-27

MILL HALL — As the deadline for approving a 2026-2027 budget nears, tensions rose during the Keystone Central School District Board of Director’s work session this week, including its board president attempting to remove one of its members during discussions on Thursday night. At first, ...

City announces line up for 2026 Summer Concert Series

LOCK HAVEN — The City of Lock Haven has announced the line up of its 2026 Summer Concert Series, expected to kick off on June 19 in Triangle Park. The line up for concerts to take place in the park and on the Floating Stage was announced during a special event at Stella A’s Bar and Grill ...

An ISS paraprofessional employee with the Jersey Shore Area Middle School was arraigned on rape and other related related charges Friday before District Judge William Solomon. Brian S. Witner, 39, of 1091 River Mill Road, Jersey Shore, is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old female ...

Centre Foundation raises $3.07M for local nonprofits

BELLEFONTE — In the final hours of Centre Gives, the Centre Foundation’s 36-hour online fundraising campaign, the charitable residents of Centre County united to surpass the foundation’s ambitious $3 million fundraising goal. Centre Gives, which concluded Thursday night, inspired an outpouring of generosity, raising a record $3,077,294 to be shared among hundreds of local charities impacting lives locally. Of that total, $2,537,544 came from 18,330 individual contributions supporting Centre County nonprofits. Donations were further amplified by $39,750 in prizes and $500,000 in ...