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Agreement reached between Mount Nittany, healthcare union

Local news September 12, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — A tentative agreement has been reached between Mount Nittany Health and members of the SEIU Healthcare union, which represents over 900 employees at the healthcare network. A representative of Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College made the announcement late this week. “Mount Nittany Medical Center and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement,” the representative said. The tentative agreement comes months after the two entities failed to come to an agreement during contract negotiations in ...

Game commission to host driving tours of state game lands this fall

Outdoors September 12, 2026

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall. “These driving tours provide an overview of what’s available on our state game lands, while showcasing how the agency’s habitat work benefits various species of wildlife,” said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. “For hunters, these tours highlight potential opportunities for the upcoming seasons, and for non-hunters, the beautiful Pennsylvania fall landscapes are ...

Bald Birds Brewery pays back nearly $650K in unpaid wages, damages

Local news September 12, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry reportedly recovered over $600,000 in unpaid wages, damages and more for employees at a local brewing company. This week, the department announced it recovered $582,782 in unpaid wages for 124 workers and an additional $64,228 in damages for 108 workers after an investigation into Bald Birds Brewing Company — which has locations in Jersey Shore in nearby Lycoming County and in Montgomery County — where it found wage payment and collection law violations. “Pennsylvania workers deserve to be paid what they earn ...

These bulbs have evolved to avoid being eaten. You can take advantage of that

Garden September 12, 2026

There’s little worse in a gardener’s mind than watching their careful planning and hard work go up in a cloud of teeth, thanks to every four-legged freeloader within chewing distance. So if you’re planting bulbs this fall, select the rights to avoid planting dinner. Although no plant ...

Jersey Mike’s opening location along Hogan Boulevard

Business September 12, 2026

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to the Mill Hall area, with signage recently appearing at its future location next to Advance Auto Parts along Hogan Boulevard. Jersey Mike’s is an American submarine sandwich chain known for fresh, made-to-order subs. The ...

Bottorfs earn September Garden of the Month Award

Community September 11, 2026

PHOTO PROVIDED Dogwood Circle Garden Club’s monthly Garden of the Month Award winners for September are Melissa and Jack Bottorf, 312 S. Fairview St., Lock Haven. With the intent of brightening the neighborhood and the enjoyment of working together, the couple have achieved colorful, ...