MILL HALL — The Keystone Central School District Board of Directors voted down a recommendation to furlough six staff members, including staff in its Western Clinton County schools, following almost a half an hour of public comment. The board had previously elected not to furlough staff ...
MILL HALL — Though it approved a $94 million budget with no tax increase for its 2026-2027 fiscal year, many on the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors noted changes might need to be made given the projected deficit of over $3 million and the phantom of Pennsylvania ...
BELLEFONTE — The unanimous decision to expel a Bellefonte Area High School senior who turned over a pocketknife he accidentally brought on a school field trip drew sharp criticism Tuesday from community members who argued the district punished honesty instead of intent. The student surrendered the knife to a sheriff’s deputy before entering security at the Centre County Courthouse for the school’s May 1 Law Day field trip after realizing he still had it on his person. While district policy mandates expulsion for weapons violations, several speakers at this week’s school board ...
FLEMINGTON— The financial future of the Goodwill Hose Volunteer Fire Company dominated discussion at Flemington Borough Council’s first May meeting, as several borough officials warned the volunteer organization is facing a growing fiscal crisis that could threaten the borough’s fire ...
BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area School District officials are offering further context on its board of directors’ decision to expel a high school senior who turned over a pocketknife he accidentally brought on a school field trip. The decision, made unanimously by the board recently, drew intense scrutiny and criticism by the public at the board’s meeting this week. Asked to expand on the decision by The Express, BASD Superintendent Dr. Roy A. Rakszawski said he couldn’t comment on an individual student matter. Instead, he provided the following memo, which offers a breakdown ...
(Editor’s Note: Due to the majority of local races, including for the 76th District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, being uncontested for the Primary Election, The Express intends to conduct its Q&A’s for candidates prior to the General Election in November.) LOCK HAVEN — With the Primary Election slated for Tuesday, May 19, local Democrat and Republican voters can expect to see a number of state and federal offices on their ballot. The Primary Election will take place next Tuesday, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Clinton County Voter Registration ...
