Trump uses Iran war address to ask electorate for more time

April 3, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used his first major address since launching his war in Iran to assure Americans that all of his military objectives will be completed “shortly” and urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a little bit more time. Trump in his Wednesday evening speech dialed back the bluster that’s dominated his rhetoric in recent days as world markets convulse and a badly battered Iran is still landing some effective blows on Gulf neighbors’ infrastructure and U.S. bases. But the Republican president’s promise to “finish the job” ...

A judge rules against a PA man’s deportation whose ‘80s murder conviction was dismissed

April 3, 2026

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge cleared the way Thursday for the potential release of an Indian citizen who was taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last year after his Pennsylvania murder conviction was overturned following four decades in prison. The decision came after ...

Local boy snags two fish on Mentored Youth Fishing Day

April 2, 2026

While the creeks weren’t packed last Saturday during Mentored Youth Fishing Day, believed to be because of cold and high waters, Mason Bittner stuck it out and ended up with these two lunkers! The first day of fishing season is close to Christmas Day with Mason. His favorite activity has ...

Local officials talk suicide prevention; reminds community of 988

April 2, 2026

(Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by the Clinton County Child Death Review Committee. This article covers sensitive topics that may be difficult for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.) LOCK HAVEN — Clinton County, Pa., is not immune to personal tragedy. Specifically, ...

Centre proclaims gov’t, employee appreciation month

April 2, 2026

BELLEFONTE — The Centre County Commissioners formally established April as National County Government and Centre County Employee Appreciation Month, honoring the nearly 600 employees who serve the people of Centre County. “The commissioners are very proud of our staff,” Commissioner Mark Higgins said at the board’s meeting Tuesday. “We are known across the Commonwealth as one of the better run medium-size counties in the state.” The proclamation highlights the range of services county employees provide, from public safety and emergency response to human services, ...

Game Commission: Pa. hunters harvested more deer in latest season

April 2, 2026

Pennsylvania hunters harvested about six percent more deer in the 2025-26 hunting seasons than they did the year before, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates. The statewide 2025-26 deer harvest was estimated at 505,600 deer, 185,310 of them antlered and 320,290 antlerless. By comparison, the statewide 2024-25 harvest was estimated at 476,880 deer. The year-over-year increase is equally attributable to rises in the antlered and antlerless deer harvests. Both were about six percent higher than the year before. It’s notable, however, that 2025-26’s antlered deer ...