Centre approves $10M loan to interim finance expansion of Public Safety Training Center

June 4, 2026

BELLEFONTE — Tuesday morning, the Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to help finance an expansion of the county’s Public Safety Training Center. The resolution permits the county to borrow up to $10 million through Juniata Valley Bank to provide interim financing for the project, which commissioners said will be fully funded by grants. The loan will bridge the gap between construction costs and grant reimbursements for the $8 million project. The county has long wanted to create a state-of-the-art facility that can train first responders and health ...

Advocates push for transit funding for rural, disabled communities as Pa. budget talks build

June 4, 2026

Transit advocates from across Pennsylvania rallied in support of funding for small transit systems, paratransit and shared ride services outside the Capitol on Wednesday as state budget talks intensify ahead of this month’s deadline. Transit for All PA! — comprised of organizers and ...

New study finds that ballot curing helps more mail ballots get counted

June 4, 2026

Mail voters who are informed and have opportunities to fix ballot errors ahead of elections are much more likely to have their votes counted, a new study of the 2024 election in Pennsylvania has found. The study, from the University of Pennsylvania, provides hard evidence to back up the arguments that county officials have used for years to justify such “notice and cure” policies for defective mail ballots. “Vote curing policies help balance the tension between promoting both access and integrity in mail balloting,” the study’s authors wrote. “In short, vote curing can ...

Bucktail announces Flaming Foliage representative at annual awards

June 3, 2026

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS ​​Bucktail Area High School announced their Flaming Foliage Festival court following their awards day this week which included Emma Getz being named Miss Bucktail. Pictured after receiving their awards are, from left, 2027 Laurel Rep Kassidy Lovell, Miss ...

Cheers to 250 Year: Flemington Boro plans major celebration for America’s milestone

June 3, 2026

FLEMINGTON — Hot dogs, apple pie and baseball will take center stage in Flemington on Saturday, June 6, as borough council members invite friends, family and residents to gather for “Cheers to 250 Years,” a community celebration marking America’s upcoming 250th birthday. Hosted by Flemington Borough Council, the event will begin at noon at Grove Community Park and will offer a mix of family-friendly activities, patriotic observances and hometown traditions that organizers say reflect the spirit of both the nation and the borough while bringing residents together in a setting ...

Council takes steps for Tiger Den plans; community encouraged to take part for playground, dog park

June 3, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven City Council and staff are ready to work with members of the community to find ways to ensure the longevity of the Tiger Den playground, even if it requires a complete rebuild. At its meeting Monday night, council discussed at length the playground, which was closed in October 2025 due to safety concerns. Initially, staff offered council the opportunity for Leathers and Associates, the company that originally constructed the playground 20 years ago, to complete an assessment to find out what pieces may be unsafe and what might be salvageable. Director ...