JERSEY SHORE — His name is Dennis Buttorff and his life has been about helping people. He has had a long career of substantial service to both the United States and towns in Lycoming and Clinton counties as regional emergency manager. Should an emergency happen in western Lycoming County, ...
LOCK HAVEN — Before it begins searching for a new manager, Lock Haven City Council is considering an update to its ordinance related to the role’s duties and responsibilities. The revision comes from a recommendation made by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and outlined in a memo sent to council from City Planner and Interim Manager Abbey Roberts. “The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recommended the City of Lock Haven takes two steps in preparation for hiring a new City Manager,” Roberts said in the memo. The first is ...
BELLEFONTE — Despite sustained public pressure, a divided Bellefonte Area School Board narrowly voted against reinstating former assistant track coach Chris Friedhoff at its meeting this week. The decision caps weeks of appeals from athletes, coaches and others connected to the program who urged the board to bring Friedhoff back for the spring outdoor track season. Board member Donna Smith called for the up-or-down vote at the board’s previous meeting, saying the issue should be resolved transparently so the district can move forward. In the 5-4 vote, board members Jon Guizar, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
