Pa. Republicans keep two state House seats in special elections

March 19, 2026

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

March 19, 2026

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 ...

‘A Great Race!’ High winds yield high rewards at 6th Annual Fire on the Rocks 10K

March 18, 2026

MCELHATTAN — With a little luck of the Irish and plenty of grit, trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts gathered at Zindel Park on Saturday for the 6th annual Fire on the Rocks 10K. Hosted by the PA Trail Dogs, the rugged early-spring race challenged runners with rocky climbs, muddy ...

Small Business Development Center Day highlights impact in area

March 18, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — In the past five years alone, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has assisted over 300 small businesses and entrepreneurs and helped start over 50 businesses in Clinton County. The organization’s regional location, which is celebrating SBDC Day today, is based ...

Council OKs rebid for portion of police building construction

March 18, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Discussions surrounding the planned construction of a Lock Haven Police Building continued Monday night, as city staff relayed they are working to bridge a funding gap. According to information provided by City Planner/Interim Manager Abbey Roberts, the total low bid for the building construction came in at $4,440,328. The city currently has $3.2 million budgeted for the project between a $1 million USDA Community Facilities Grant, $500,000 in a Local Share Program Grant and $2.1 million in a 2021A Borrowing note from Northwest Bank. Roberts said city staff, along ...

Work for Wawa set to begin

March 18, 2026

MILL HALL — At its monthly meeting this week, Bald Eagle Township Board of Supervisors addressed potential changes to local ordinances and Wawa project updates. The long anticipated Wawa convenience store has begun moving forward in terms of its completion. The final land development plans were approved by the supervisors last year with a completion date of May 2026. Backfilling is set to start now. The supervisors reviewed an excess maintenance agreement with Wawa and their contractor as they are planning to haul fill material from Plunket Run Road to the location for the ...