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Community July 28, 2026

Good Day to Lori Neff, of Lock Haven! Word of the Day Dog days — noun phrase — Refers to the hottest time of the year. Quote of the Day “I haven’t spoken to my wife in years. I didn’t want to interrupt her.” — Rodney Dangerfield Basket Weaving Karen and Carol are returning to instruct a pumpkin basket class! Only taking 10 students for this class which will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, from 1-3:30 p.m., in the SVRCS library, 236 E. Main St., Loganton. $45 includes all materials needed to make your pumpkin basket with a handle. Contact Dawn Jeffries to save your ...

Pa. budget provides support for nursing homes, but work remains

Local news July 28, 2026

Providers caring for the commonwealth’s fastest-growing population got a little relief in Pennsylvania’s latest spending plan, securing guaranteed minimum funding for nursing homes. “I would say the General Assembly and the governor heard us loud and clear and I believe they ...

Police news - July 28

Police, court and fires July 28, 2026

Driving under the influence alleged RENOVO — A 35-year-old Renovo woman may face driving under the influence related charges following a traffic stop along Tenth Street in Renovo Borough on July 2, state police at Lamar said. According to police, the stop took place at 9:20 p.m. and, during the stop, it was determined the driver, name not listed, was under the influence of a drug. The driver was taken into custody and transported to UPMC Lock Haven for a legal blood draw, police said. This investigation is ongoing. Intoxicated man breaks door of home LAMAR — A ...

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

Local news July 28, 2026

CAIRO (AP) — Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks following a period of rapidly escalating tensions. But scattered attacks by armed groups across the region underscored the lingering tensions. Saudi Arabia said it had shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that had targeted its petroleum facilities. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen meanwhile claimed to have attacked Saudi oil facilities as part of a separate but related conflict. It was unclear if ...

Lononconus sworn in as interim superintendent

Local news July 28, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Dr. Alan Lonoconus was officially sworn in as Keystone Central School District’s interim superintendent. Lonoconus, who started in his role on July 1, was sworn in by Clinton County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Craig P. Miller and Judge Michael F. Salisbury on ...

Calendar of Events

Community July 27, 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 ...