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Curtin weighs substation proposal; Seeks residents’ input

Local news

MARSH CREEK — Curtin Township supervisors are weighing a proposal offered by the Howard Fire Company of opening a substation at the Curtin Township complex. The supervisors would like to see township residents attend the monthly supervisors meetings to learn more about this proposal and then ...

Police news – April 4

Police, court and fires

Stolen energy drinks WINGATE — Tristan Adams, 18, of Port Matilda, and a 17-year-old, also of Port Matilda, were charged with shoplifting energy drinks from Sheetz on S. Eagle Valley Road over a three-day period between March 9 and 11, according to state police at Rockview. Single-vehicle ...

Geisinger Health Foundation gifted $1.25M by First Quality

Community

DANVILLE — The Geisinger Health Foundation has received a transformative charitable commitment of $1.25 million, payable over five years, to support healthcare initiatives at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH) and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH) from the Better Together Fund ...

McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

Business

After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald’s has a new strategy: keep it simple. The fast-food giant’s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The breakfast items include hash browns or a Sausage McMuffin. A small order of fries ...

New program in Centre offers autism support

Local news

BELLEFONTE — In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Centre County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) announced the launch of the Blue Envelope Project, a countywide initiative designed to improve safety, communication and understanding between law enforcement officers and drivers with ...

Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show set for April 11

Community

CROSS FORK — The Annual Kettle Creek Valley Outdoor and Craft Show will be held Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Kettle Creek Hose Company in Cross Fork. A variety of local craft and outdoor related vendors and non-profits will be represented. Entrance is by donation. All ...