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City remains in Stage II drought watch

LOCK HAVEN — Even with snow melt and recent rain, the City of Lock Haven and Suburban Water Authorities water customers are still under a stage two drought watch. Jared Gist, superintendent of the city’s public works department, said the stage will remain in effect as spring and warmer temperatures near. “With the current rain and snow melt, Keller Reservoir in McElhatten is back up to coming over the spillway, however, Ohl Reservoir in Loganton does not recover as fast and is still around five feet low, which is one of the parameters for declaring a Stage II drought,” Gist ...

Woodward zoning officer resigns

LOCKPORT —At this month’s Woodward Township meeting, supervisors discussed personnel changes. Supervisors accepted the resignation of Jackie Bartlett who served as the township’s zoning officer, effective March 31. In her letter of resignation, Bartlett shared her appreciation for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and to contribute to the community. Each of the supervisors thanked Barlett for years of service, noting the challenges of the position and expressing appreciation for her contributions. Bartlett has agreed to assist with the transition and complete any ...

Miles Twp. Fire Co. seeks new members

REBERSBURG — If you reside in Miles Township in Centre County, you most likely received a membership drive flyer in the mail over the past few weeks. The Miles Township Fire Company needs additional members to better serve the areas it covers, according to Fire Chief Jason Brooks who ...

Pa. Republicans keep two state House seats in special elections

Republicans secured victories in two state House special elections Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State. That leaves partisan control of the chamber unchanged. Democrats will maintain their slim majority with 102 of 203 seats. In the 193rd District, which is made up of Adams and Cumberland counties, Republican Catherine Wallen beat Democrat Todd Crawley with roughly 60% of the total vote. The seat opened after former GOP Rep. Torren Ecker was elected as a judge in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas last November. In the 79th ...

Pa. senators mull inheritance tax cut, deductions for organ donors

Two bills that would cut taxes for Pennsylvanians in two very different circumstances advanced through a state Senate panel on Wednesday. One would allow living organ donors to deduct costs related to their donation. While employers across the state are allowed to claim tax deductions for ...