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The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Paul Grinvalds has completed 114 marathons in all 50 states, but he still wilts when he races in temperatures beyond 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 Celsius). It’s the same for most runners, as the body can’t cool down during exertion, and heat makes that even harder. “One thing about marathoners is typically we’re kind of stubborn,” said Grinvalds, 68, from West Des Moines, Iowa, who finds even temperatures in the 50s F (10 C) a bit warm. “So if we have a goal and it’s hot, a lot of times we’re still going to try to do that goal, which is just ...

Clinton officials urge vote on state fossil be considered

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Board of Commissioners approved all items on its agenda Thursday, Aug. 13, including county bills, grant initiatives, service contracts, personnel matters and a resolution encouraging the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to consider Senate Bill 829 that would make Clinton County’s own Hynerpeton bassetti the official state fossil of Pennsylvania. Commissioner Angela Harding read aloud Resolution No. 13 of 2026, titled: “A Resolution Encouraging the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Consider Senate Bill 829 ‘Hynerpeton PA’s Own State ...

Lamar supers discuss zoning, investments

MILL HALL — Lamar Township supervisors spent much of their August meeting addressing concerns over zoning and building-code enforcement, while also moving forward with road maintenance, fuel and stone contracts, a major culvert replacement and the investment of $500,000 in township funds. The board’s discussion on zoning centered on what supervisors described as inconsistent interpretations of township ordinances and a lack of communication between the township’s zoning officer and building-code inspection provider. Supervisors ultimately voted to give the township’s current ...