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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year

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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.75%. Higher mortgage rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting homebuyers’ purchasing power at a time when affordability challenges continue to sideline many aspiring homeowners. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the ...

Covenant Cafe to meet July 21

Community

LOCK HAVEN — The Covenant Cafe, an activity group for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, will be meeting on Tuesday, July 21, from 1-3 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Lou Bernard, a local historian, will start the session with a talk on what was happening in our local area 250 years ago in 1776 during the birth of our Nation. Following Lou’s talk, Andrea Schenck, a volunteer from the STEP Office of Aging, will lead a seated exercise class using pool noodles. Refreshments will be served. The Covenant Cafe ...

KC board tables purchase of laptop carts

Local news

MILL HALL — After questions arose from members of staff during public comment, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors tabled the purchase of 35 laptop storage carts for the 2026-2027 school year. The item was moved to the top of the board’s agenda at its voting session Thursday night when Tyler Barth, principal at Robb Elementary School, and Ashley Gilmore, a teacher at Woodward Elementary School, spoke about the proposed purchase. Barth said he’d have requested to speak prior to the meeting, but wasn’t aware of the decision to purchase these carts. He ...

County to host USCA National event for third time in August

Local news

LOCK HAVEN — The West Branch of the Susquehanna River is about to be awash with activity, as Clinton County gears up to host the 2026 United States Canoe Association’s (USCA) National Canoe & Kayak Marathon Championships in early August. This is the third year the event is being held ...

Miller Chevrolet celebrates with grand opening in Lock Haven

Business

LOCK HAVEN — Miller Chevrolet celebrated its grand opening beginning Thursday, July 9, which continues throughout the weekend at its dealership located at 10 E. Walnut St. in Lock Haven. Formerly known as Bill MacIntyre Chevrolet, the dealership is now under the ownership of Robert and ...

Local church briefs

Religion

Fun Fair at Faith Chapel HOWARD — Faith Chapel’s Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in conjunction with the annual Roger White Fun Fair being held at the church. Gently used, good quality clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants to 3X and are priced at $5 per bag full. Bags will be provided. — Faith Chapel Church in Hunter Run is having their annual Roger A. White Fun Fair and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church. There will ...