Lamar Twp. supers talk permit concerns

July 10, 2026

MILL HALL — Park upgrades, investment of township funds and ongoing concerns over code enforcement highlighted discussion during the Lamar Township Board of Supervisors’ July meeting. Code enforcement concerns The longest discussion of the evening centered on frustrations with the township’s current code enforcement process. Supervisor Larry Rhine cited several recent construction projects where applicants allegedly changed demolition or building plans after receiving permits, creating confusion between zoning officials, building inspectors and township staff. Supervisor Dan ...

One year after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: 98K fewer Pennsylvanians on SNAP

July 10, 2026

The past weekend’s 250th Independence Day celebration also marked another anniversary: the first year after President Donald Trump signed HR 1, otherwise known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Many of its sweeping policy changes, including work requirements for certain Medicaid ...

Party Like It’s 1985: Millbrook Playhouse brings Adam Sandler’s ‘The Wedding Singer’ to the main stage

July 9, 2026

MILL HALL — Artistic Director David Leidholdt, Managing Director David Gritzner and the Millbrook Playhouse Board of Directors are ready to party like it’s 1985! Central Pennsylvania’s premier summer stock theatre proudly presents its next major summer production, the high-energy ...

‘Natural splendor at its best’: Penn’s Cave may become Pa.’s next state park

July 9, 2026

BELLEFONTE — After four generations of family stewardship, the owners of Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park are asking the state to take over one of Centre County’s most iconic attractions in an effort to preserve it from future development. Following remarks from CEO Russ Schleiden and ...

Riverfest begins today at Lockport Boat Launch

July 9, 2026

LOCKPORT — The Woodward Township Recreation Committee is making final preparations for Riverfest 2026, with three days of family-friendly entertainment, live music, great food and exciting new attractions planned for July 9-11 at the Lockport Boat Launch. Organizers are looking forward to welcoming residents and visitors for another memorable weekend along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Returning favorites like the annual Duck Derby, local vendors and live entertainment will once again highlight the festival, while newer attractions are expected to bring even more ...

Castanea Day set for July 18; Event to feature vendors, music and more

July 9, 2026

CASTANEA — The Castanea Township Recreation Committee and Supervisors announced plans for Castanea Day on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at locations throughout the township. The event will open with a Vendor and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Castanea Historic Railroad Complex and Bald Eagle Valley Trail, 15 Logan Ave. The fair will feature 30 vendors, artisans and exhibitors, an open house display by Clinton Central Model Railroad, open houses in historic cabooses by the Clinton County Historical Society and a basket raffle to benefit recreation activities. ...