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Game Commission OKs 26-27 hunting season

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has given final approval to the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits. All 2026-27 seasons include the Sundays that fall within their listed start and end dates. Also, seasons that previously ended on Saturdays largely will end on Sundays, providing additional days of opportunity throughout the year. The lone exception is for migratory game birds. There will be no Sunday hunting for migratory game birds — including waterfowl, woodcock and mourning doves — this coming season. The Game Commission surveyed migratory game ...

Hotline for Pa. farmers sees 300% drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

BELLEFONTE — Calls and texts to an emergency line supporting agricultural communities have plummeted in Pennsylvania since a federal grant lapsed. The Shapiro administration is now delivering $100,000 to staff the helpline, though the nonprofit that operates it had also requested funds for promotion. Between February 2022 and June 2024, the AgriStress Helpline — a resource developed by the nonprofit AgriSafe Network — fielded 107 calls and texts from Pennsylvania farmers and those calling on their behalf. Of those, 58 came in the first 11 months after the number launched ...

With 102 days until court deadline, Pa. advocates criticize delay on felony murder bill vote

Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court gave lawmakers 120 days to find a legislative solution after ruling mandatory life sentences for second degree murder charges are unconstitutional under the state’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments. The ruling is likely to kick off what could be the largest resentencing effort the commonwealth has ever undertaken, though the timeline will depend on decisions made by lawmakers. In Pennsylvania, someone can be charged with second-degree murder even if prosecutors can’t prove they intended to cause another person’s death. In ...

Purr-fect plan: Fabulous felines garner attention for Centre County Library

BELLEFONTE — The face of the Centre County Library and Historical Museum is orange and furry, according to volunteer Kitty Wunderly. Among regular posts, the Centre County Library’s social media page is flooded with pictures of two cats, Horatio and Jojo, who are typically dressed ...

Former Bellefonte council members call for councilman’s resignation

BELLEFONTE — Three former Bellefonte Borough Council members are calling on recently elected Councilman Zach Kelly to resign after comments he made in March promoting an anti-ICE protest downtown. Both current and former members of council condemned what they described as an inappropriate ...

Your family can be part of flag display for nation’s 250th year

LOCK HAVEN — Flags of Honor for Memorial Day 2026 is expected to be a larger display than ever, as families and friends honor and remember loved ones during America’s 250th. Your treasured family names can be a part of this patriotic celebration year. In addition, the full-sized ...