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Borowicz votes against state budget; Calls out state’s ‘uncontrolled spending’

Local news July 14, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — State Representative Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Union) has issued a statement regarding her vote against the recently passed 2026-2027 state budget. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the $50.8 billion budget late Sunday evening, with the majority of the deal being cut behind closed doors, according to reports from Spotlight PA. The news outlet noted that multiple details for the deal remained in flux until late Saturday, when committees in both the Senate and House chambers advanced bills in a rare weekend session. The full legislature took final votes Sunday, almost two ...

Croak, Williams look to continue positive impact for veterans in county office

Local news July 14, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Clinton County Veterans Affairs staff are continuing their work in assisting veterans and their families in a variety of ways following a change-up in its staffing. Following the departure of Director Todd Warner in late June, Jeff Croak has assumed the role. Croak, a retired ...

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage

Local news July 14, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as the number of donations this summer has been too low to sustain its blood supply. According to a release from the Red Cross, its blood supply fell nearly 25 percent in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay, the release said. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood. “A readily available blood supply serves as the backbone of modern medicine. Without it, lifesaving ...

Over 200 dinners sold at fundraiser for Bucktail Boys Booster Club

Community July 14, 2026

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS The Bucktail Boys Booster Club successfully sold over 200 chicken dinners Saturday afternoon, setting up and cooking at the Flaming Foliage Lot in Renovo. With many Bucktail assistant coaches as well as junior high coach, Bruce Ransom, grilling the chicken, ...

Pa. adopts $50.8B budget that sends more money to poorest schools, skips difficult policy questions

Local news July 14, 2026

HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $50.8 billion budget that makes major new investments in education but fails to address skill games regulation or other pressing policy questions. The deal was cut behind closed doors, and its details were in flux until late Saturday, when ...

Heat advisory issued in county

Local news July 14, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — While the heat and humidity still isn’t as bad as the previous heat wave, it is enough for the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory, effective today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. As of Monday afternoon, forecasters were also advising that extending the advisory into Wednesday may be necessary. For today, however, look out for a heat index of between 96-103, as hot and humid conditions take over across the region. As of Monday afternoon, the forecast was expecting a high of 96 and a heat index of 101. Look for the high humidity to make sleeping without air ...