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DOH: Measles exposure reported at Jersey Shore funeral home

Local news September 2, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed an individual who tested positive for measles may have exposed others at Rearick Carpenter Funeral Home, 1002 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, on Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. In a release, DOH advised anyone who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. “Individuals who are not vaccinated are most at-risk for infection. Getting vaccinated is the best protection from the highly contagious measles virus, providing 97 percent lifetime protection after two doses,” the ...

That’s a Wrap: 152nd Annual Grange Fair comes to an end; campers, vendors move out

Local news September 1, 2026

CENTRE HALL — The 2026 Centre County Grange Fair came to an end on Saturday evening, with the move-out process for campers and vendors beginning immediately and continuing over the course of a few days. “It’s a long week,” says Doyle Henrie, of Nescopek, referring to the 9-day ...

Bipartisan legislative proposals would limit the use of Flock-style cameras in Pa.

Local news September 1, 2026

As public sentiment sours on automatic license plate readers — particularly cameras operated by Flock Safety — state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are introducing legislation to curtail their use across the commonwealth. A trio of bills introduced recently range from an outright ...

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Community September 1, 2026

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Andy Coakley, of Marsh Creek! Happy Birthday to twins, Caleb and Logan Shuss, of Howard; and to Jerry Peters, of Lock Haven! Word of the Day Gnomic — adj. — something cryptically said or written in a few words. Quote of the Day “Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.” — James Dewar TOPS TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is looking for interested participants and guest speakers. Weigh-ins are from 4:30-5 p.m. each Monday afternoon, followed by the business meeting at 5 p.m. TOPS is held at the Flemington ...

CATA to hold public meeting Sept. 9

Community September 1, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will host a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the Downsbrough Community Room at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College. A virtual option will be available on Zoom. Participants can find the meeting link and details on CATA’s website, catabus.com. The meeting will include a short presentation on CATA services and recent updates, followed by a Q&A and public feedback session. Attendees will learn about new service changes, apps and tools for trip planning, and ways public ...

Flemington Boro taking personal approach to ordinance enforcement

Local news September 1, 2026

FLEMINGTON — Flemington Borough Council is taking a more personal approach to ordinance enforcement following a new proposal during last Thursday’s meeting, hoping that a conversation at resident’s doors can solve problems before they escalate into costly citations and court proceedings, ...