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Bucktail Medical Center sounds alarm; CEO warns of financial struggles

RENOVO — Bucktail Medical Center is sounding the alarm regarding its financial standings. CEO Tim Reeves sent out a multi-page letter to area government officials requesting their assistance in ensuring the facility remains in Western Clinton County. “Over the past several months, I’ve ...

Flemington bridge to open for limited traffic Sept. 25

The Flemington Bridge, which has been in the process of repairs since early this year, has finally had an update. Timothy Nebgen, Transportation Community Relations Coordinator for PennDOT, has confirmed for The Express that the new goal for partially reopening the bridge is Monday, September ...

PennDOT announces delay in reopening Flemington Bridge

Lock Haven — PennDOT has announced it will not reach its goal of reopening one lane of the Flemington Bridge before Central Mountain High School resumes classes for the 2023-24 school year. PennDOT acknowledges the inconvenience the extension of this detour causes the community and thanks everyone for their continued patience. PennDOT anticipated opening one lane of the bridge by the end of August but found while working on the 90-year-old structure that more bridge connections needed to be updated than determined by the initial inspection. The design and procurement of the materials ...

VA extends deadline through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits

The VA announced that Veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 14, 2023 will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This is an extension from the original deadline of August 9, 2023. We encourage all Veterans and their survivors to apply – or submit their intent to file – for PACT Act benefits now by visiting VA.gov/PACT. VA has made this decision out of an abundance of caution after experiencing technical ...

City issues Boil Water Advisory for residents of South Jones, Mt. Vernon streets

LOCK HAVEN - Residents of Mt. Vernon Street and South Jones Street in Lock Haven have been issued a boil water advisory by the City of Lock Haven. The city released the following information about the advisory: The Residents of 7, 11, 13 & 17 Mt. Vernon St. and 200, 220, 222, 226, 228, 230, 240, 244, 246, 248, 252, 258, 262, 266, 278, 280, 284, 294,300, 304, 404, 406, 410, 428, 432 & 436 S. Jones St. may be at increased risk for Microbial Contamination. On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, we experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to line repair. Residents should not drink ...

Tornado watch issued for Clinton, Centre counties

The National Weather Service has declared a Tornado Watch for a massive swath of the mid-Atlantic, with counties included ranging from the Pennsylvania-New York border all the way down to the middle of Virginia. The watch is scheduled to last until 9 p.m. Specific counties included in the ...