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US deploys thousands more troops to Middle East

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there’s no end to the war in sight despite three weeks of U.S. and Israeli air strikes that have decimated Iran’s military and leadership. The Pentagon’s request for another $200 ...

TSA workers quitting instead of working without pay

Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts. According to union leaders and federal officials, these are among the mounting financial strains that union leaders say Transportation Security Administration officers face during a government funding ...

BASD gives first look at preliminary budget; Tax increase projected at about 2.5%

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Area School District got a first look at its preliminary 2026-27 budget this week, offering an early glimpse at potential tax increases for residents. The draft spending plan allows for a property tax increase of up to 4.3%, though district officials said their goal is to limit any hike to between 2 and 2.5% as they refine the budget in the coming months. Pennsylvania law requires school districts to limit tax increases to an inflation-based index, unless they receive approval through a referendum, court order or from the Pa. Department of Education. While ...

Council begins review of some zoning updates

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven City Council was provided with an updated portion of its zoning ordinance, as city staff works with a consultant to update both the zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The goal for the updates is to make each easier to understand for those interested in property development within the city. On Monday night, City Planner/Interim Manager Abbey Roberts told council the portion they were given — Article III: Districts — was reviewed by the consultant (Michael Baker International), city staff, the zoning update steering committee ...

Geisinger to introduce entrance screenings at hospitals

DANVILLE — As part of an ongoing investment in patient and employee safety, Geisinger will roll out entrance security screenings at all of its hospitals over the next year. The screening procedures will be rolled out in phases throughout the year, starting with Geisinger Medical Center on ...