Sewer fees major topic in Lamar Twp.

April 10, 2026

ROTE — Lamar Township Board of Supervisors covered a wide range of business during their latest meeting. including infrastructure planning, community projects and ongoing concerns over sewer billing practices affecting local residents. Ongoing dispute over sewer charges A significant portion of the meeting centered on concerns raised by representatives of Rote Water, a local, private water company regarding a controversial surcharge imposed by the East Nittany Valley Joint Municipal Authority (ENVJMA), the township’s sewer authority. Rote Water President Robert Reem expressed ...

Bellefonte eases manager residency requirements

April 10, 2026

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Borough Council eased residency rules for its borough manager and modernized outdated air pollution regulations during its latest meeting. The ordinance changes allow manager candidates to live outside the borough within a 15-mile radius, clarify administrative and budget procedures, and replace old air pollution controls with regulations focused on local nuisances like odors and fly ash. Council leaders said the updates are intended to make the borough’s hiring process more flexible while ensuring regulations address issues the borough can actively ...

Pennsylvania official who exposed noncitizen voting says threat is exaggerated

April 10, 2026

The potential risk of noncitizens illegally casting ballots has dominated the national conversation on election policy in recent years. But one major voice on the issue hasn’t been heard. Pennsylvania is home to someone who has perhaps more experience addressing noncitizen voting than ...

The show must go on! A farewell to seniors showcased with performance by CMHS Drama Club is this weekend

April 9, 2026

MILL HALL — Despite the trials and tribulations they’ve experienced in the past month, the Central Mountain High School Drama Club is excited to announce their production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition” will open this weekend as scheduled. Over the past few weeks, staff and students ...

‘A True Hero’: Jersey Shore teen honored by local officials for saving grandfather’s life

April 9, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — When many visualize a hero, they might picture iconic comic book characters and action stars. Others may picture our local firefighters, EMTs, veterans and service members. Another person can fit into that hero category as well: Layla Melodie, a 16-year-old Jersey Shore High ...

Lawmakers talk priorities for Pa., Centre County over breakfast

April 9, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Local lawmakers warned Tuesday that rural population decline, workforce gaps and infrastructure challenges are threatening Pennsylvania’s long-term economic momentum. During the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County’s annual Legislative Breakfast at the ...