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Becoming a true follower of Christ

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Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.” The apostle Paul wrote these words in a letter to the early church in Rome sometime between 55 and 58 AD, approximately 25 years after Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. To fully understand the depth of this text, we must look back to Verse 1: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy ...

Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate falls to 6.47%, tracking lower bond yields as Iran war winds down

Business

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week, tracking Treasury yields that have retreated since a deal to end the war with Iran was announced. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.47% from 6.52% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.81%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, often sought by borrowers refinancing a home loan, also came down this week. That average rate fell to 5.81% from 5.84% last week. A year ago, it was at 5.96%, Freddie Mac said. Mortgage rates are ...

Centre to reopen affordable housing grant program in July

Local news

BELLEFONTE — As housing costs continue to challenge residents across Centre County, the county commissioners are reopening a program designed to increase the supply of affordable homes. Beginning in July, the CASH grant program will accept applications from nonprofits and affordable housing developers seeking financial assistance for projects aimed at increasing housing affordability throughout the county. The program will accept applications for projects involving the construction of rental and owner-occupied housing, the acquisition and rehabilitation of housing units for rent or ...

Ole Bull is a great place to slow down

Community

CROSS FORK — As summer settles across Potter County, there are few better places to spend a day outdoors than Ole Bull State Park. Located along scenic Kettle Creek near Oleona, the small park has long been a favorite destination for local residents and visitors looking to enjoy some of ...

New mural in Renovo explores town’s history

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KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS Travelers passing west through Renovo on Rte. 120 will no doubt be captivated by and interested in the Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park's newest mural, a tribute to the region’s lumber heritage that helped to shape Renovo into the town it became, and — ...