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Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

Local news August 11, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order recommends separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different shots administered in separate visits, and directs the nation’s health department to improve vaccine research, says a White House fact sheet, first reported by The Daily Caller. Separate measles, mumps and rubella vaccines for children are not currently ...

Three arrested for holding teens in apartment

Local news August 11, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Three university students were arrested and face multiple felony charges after allegedly holding two teenage boys against their will in an apartment complex in mid-April. According to information released by the Lock Haven City Police Department, Elijah Beaty, 21, D’Andre Cochran, 20, and Zaire Williams, 20, were each charged with two counts of false imprisonment of a minor, second degree felonies; two counts of criminal conspiracy false imprisonment of minors, second degree felonies; two summary counts of harassment and two summary counts of ...

Route 144 named Road of the Year by Hagerty Insurance

Local news August 10, 2026

RENOVO — Pennsylvania Route 144, a 78-mile stretch from Snow Shoe to Galeton, with Renovo sitting right in the middle, features some steep grades, tight corners and a whole lot of Pennsylvania Mountains, providing breath-taking views and vistas throughout the journey from start to finish. ...

Jammin’ in Lock Haven: Community enjoys music-filled day downtown at LH Jams

Local news August 10, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Though the threats of bad weather loomed for much of the day, that didn’t stop hundreds from enjoying the 11th Annual LH Jams Music and Arts Festival in downtown Lock Haven — and the weather even held, despite the forecast. The event, organized each year by the Clinton ...

Calendar of Events

Community August 10, 2026

MONDAY — Drawing class at Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. Class is free for those age 12 and older and runs from 4:30-6 p.m. Those who want to learn to draw are invited, as well as those with more experience who would like to learn to enhance their drawing skills and techniques. The drawing class is held each Monday. — Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek is open from 3-7 p.m. Call 570-962-2048 for info. — Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station at 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and all ...

CCDC blood drive draws strong community support

Community August 10, 2026

DUNNSTOWN — The Clinton County Democratic Committee (CCDC) held its eighth community blood drive, “CCDC For the Love of It,” on Wednesday, July 29, at the Dunnstown Fire Hall. The drive was a strong success, resulting in 37 donations from community members who took time to help meet ...