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Keystone Central board hires firm to conduct search for new superintendent

Local news July 20, 2026

MILL HALL — The Keystone Central School District Board of Directors unanimously approved hiring a consulting firm to conduct the search for its next superintendent. During its voting session last week, Board President Elisabeth Lynch said the board heard presentations during an executive session one day prior from proposed consultants — which included Templeton Advantage and BLaST Intermediate Unit 17. Though Dr. Christina Steinbacher-Reed, executive director for BLaST IU17, was unable to attend Thursday’s voting session, Tom Templeton, founder and creative director of ...

Mullin warns of possible prosecution for election officials in Pa., elsewhere over voter roll access

Local news July 20, 2026

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened on Friday to prosecute election officials in states that don’t “participate in securing the elections” ahead of the November midterms. Election officials who do not comply with administration directives to enhance security of ...

Police News - July 20

Police, court and fires July 20, 2026

Harassment CENTRE HALL — A 20-year-old woman from Wilmerding Borough was charged with harassment after an incident at The Meadows Psychiatric Center on June 28, according to state police at Rockview. Police said they responded to the Potter Township facility just before 3 p.m. after receiving a report of harassment and determined the woman had harassed a 36-year-old Johnstown man. Three-vehicle crash MILESBURG — A Howard man was charged with driving at an unsafe speed after causing a chain-reaction, three-vehicle crash near Milesburg, according to state police at ...

Dush, Borowicz announce $1.5M grant for Snavely’s Mill

Local news July 18, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-76) confirmed a $1.5 million grant was awarded to Clinton County business Snavely’s Mill Inc. through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). The funding will be used by Snavely’s Mill for the construction of a new transloading facility which consists of a hopper, conveyance system, bucket elevator, storage building and material handling equipment. “For nearly 200 years, rail freight infrastructure has been vital to American agriculture, connecting farms to markets and bringing fresh ...

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

Business July 18, 2026

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 July 18, 2026

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 ...