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Bellefonte teachers union members to vote today on possible strike after year of negotiations

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte Area Education Association will vote today on whether to authorize the union to schedule a strike after representatives said its spent twelve months of bargaining that has been stalled by Bellefonte Area School District negotiators. A release from the association said negotiations first began in September of 2025. Members also cited Bellefonte’s sharp decline in competitiveness in staff compensation, the release said. The association contends that Bellefonte has among the lowest professional staff compensation in Centre County, ranking behind ...

Measles outbreak has sickened 676 in Pa., including four fully vaccinated people

The commonwealth’s top doctor stressed the best protection against measles is to get fully vaccinated. During an update on the measles outbreak, Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Debra L. Bogen said it has now sickened 676 people in the commonwealth. Additionally, she said state health officials have recorded cases of measles in 37 of the commonwealth’s 67 counties. They included three deaths associated with the virus, and four cases among people fully vaccinated for their ages. The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for children 12 months and ...

‘Bingo for Bookmobile’ fundraiser is Sept. 20

LOCK HAVEN — Tickets are available for $20 for a cash bingo Sunday, Sept. 20, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Downtown Lock Haven. The majority of the proceeds will go to Ross Library’s campaign to buy a new book van. The “Bingo for Bookmobile” will be played at KBR Bingo Hall, ...