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Community September 11, 2026

Good Day and Happy Anniversary to Gary (Manny) and Chasity Heverly! Word of the Day Divulge — verb — to reveal or disclose something previously hidden or confidential. Quote of the Day “ Sept. 11, 2001, revealed heroism in ordinary people who might have gone through their lives never called upon to demonstrate the extent of their courage.” — Geraldine Brooks United Way Bingo A Cash and Designer Purse Bingo will be held at the Woodward Township fire hall in Linden on Sunday, Nov. 15. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Early Bird game starts at 12:30 p.m., followed by Bingo ...

Williamsport man arrested for child rape in Mill Hall

Local news September 11, 2026

MILL HALL — A Williamsport man out on unsecured bail for the sexual assault of a child was arrested by Mill Hall Borough Police this week for the alleged rape of a teenager in the borough in June. John Mitchell Poorman, Jr. was taken into custody on Sept. 9 following an investigation by ...

Commissioners OK agreement for pedestrian safety improvements

Local news September 11, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Board of Commissioners took another step in its efforts to improve pedestrian safety along state Route 150 where it crosses from Flemington Borough into Bald Eagle Township. On Thursday, the board unanimously authorized the execution of an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for phase one of its safety improvement project. According to Steve Gibson, county engineer/planner, the project has been in various stages of study and funding since 2021. At the time, he said the pedestrian corridor for High Street and Hogan Boulevard ...

From symptoms to solutions: How to recognize and treat kidney stones

Health September 11, 2026

Kidney stones are hard, solid deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, affecting millions of adults each year. These painful structures develop when urine becomes overly concentrated, allowing substances like calcium, oxalate, uric acid and cystine to crystallize. Over time, these tiny crystals bind together to create stones that range in size from tiny sand grains to larger, obstructive masses. While smaller stones can pass through the urinary tract completely unnoticed, larger deposits can trap urine and cause physical discomfort and health complications if left ...

Sept. 11 ranks among the most historic events in many Americans’ lifetimes, polling shows

Local news September 11, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-five years later, the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are still remembered as among the most important historic events in many Americans’ lives, according to a new poll. A new Ipsos poll finds that about half of U.S. adults name the 9/11 attacks in an open-ended ...

Pa. lawmakers eye limits, outright ban on Flock cameras as they prepare for fall return

Local news September 11, 2026

HARRISBURG — A bipartisan backlash against Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers is mounting in Pennsylvania, with lawmakers introducing bans and restrictions and both candidates for governor coming out against them. The cameras, installed on both public and private property and roads, capture images, then use AI to determine vehicles’ plate numbers, makes, and models. That data can then be used to create a searchable vehicle location database accessible to law enforcement. The technology has existed for years, but has been under increased scrutiny due to its ...