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Pennsylvania governor tags an older prison and a boot camp for closure

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration is recommending the closure of Rockview state prison and the Quehanna boot camp, both in central Pennsylvania, amid longer-term national trends of shrinking prison populations. The administration said on Monday it expects to save ...

Sunday fire in Flemington claims one life

On February 9, 2025 at approximately 4:28 a.m., numerous fire departments in Clinton County responded to a third alarm structure fire located at 209 High Street in Flemington Borough. Three occupants of the house — 57-year-old Teresa Meadows, 21-year-old Nathan Meadows and 19-year-old ...

PennDOT removes restrictions on certain vehicles on Interstates 80 and 180

PennDOT has lifted the temporary restriction on certain vehicles from traveling on Interstates 80 and 180 in north central Pennsylvania. Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT temporarily restricted certain vehicles from using the interstates earlier today to help ensure that the interstates remained open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm. The vehicle restrictions reflected Tier 4 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan. - Interstate 80 between mile marker 194 (Clinton / Union County line) and mile marker 247 (Columbia ...

PennDOT and PA Turnpike Update Vehicle Restrictions Ahead of Winter Weather

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the PA Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) are updating planned vehicle restrictions in response to updated weather forecasts. Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution when driving. Vehicle restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website. Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions are safe. Restrictions can be changed based ...

City issues boil water advisory for portion of South Jones Street

LOCK HAVEN - The City of Lock Haven has issued the following boil water advisory for residents in the 400 Block of South Jones Street: The Residents of Residents at 445, 451 AND 459-499 South Jones St may be at increased risk for Microbial Contamination. On Monday, February 3, 2025, we experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to a line repair. Residents should not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, ...