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LHPD search for suspects in home invasion, assault

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven City Police are investigating a break-in that led to the assault of two residents along the 500 Block of West Church Street on July 28. According to a release from city police, the home invasion occurred at about 1 a.m. where two suspects entered a home and assaulted a 20-year-old man and 20-year-old woman. Both victims required medical treatment and several items were taken from the home by the suspects, police said. Police are following several leads and were assisted on the scene by the Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Unit.

Firefighters battle huge house fire

Firefighters from at least two counties are on the scene of a house fire at a large property owned by the St. John family just off Brewery Hollow Road in Woodward Township. Upon arrival at the scene, flames were shooting through the roof. Multiple fire companies were dispatched after the alarm about 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. It was unclear if anyone was home at the time, however, The Express reporter observed people using a garden hose to try to douse the flames and to get a hold of a dog on the property. The Jay street Bridge was closed for some time to allow fire trucks to cross, take ...

LH City Summer Concert Series line-up announced at Time Out

LOCK HAVEN — The City of Lock Haven announced its line-up for the 25th Annual Summer Concert Series in a big way during a Clinton County Economic Partnership Time Out. The city partnered with Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. to put on the Time Out Thursday night in the newly refurbished Fallon ...

Kaiser Permanente acquires Geisinger Health

(The following is a press release issued through Geisinger's communications office) DANVILLE – In an innovative move designed to improve the health of communities, achieve better health care outcomes, and improve health care affordability, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Geisinger Health are announcing the launch of Risant Health and a definitive agreement to make Geisinger the first health system to join Risant Health to expand access to value-based care in more communities across the country. Upon regulatory approval, Geisinger becomes part of the new organization through ...

KC school board eyes a near 4% property tax hike

MILL HALL - A majority of Keystone Central School Board members appear poised to approve a 3.83% property tax hike next fiscal year to help pay for more staffing, more school safety strategies and higher health insurance costs. Meeting Thursday night, the board did not vote on a preliminary budget but all – save for board member Jeff Johnston – agreed to the tax and budget increase. All told, the preliminary expense budget comes in at about $89 million. A 3.83% increase would generate about $999,981 and would represent, on average, a $55 rise for residential property owners in ...

Barn fire near Central Mountain High School

First responders are on-location for a barn fire along Ferree Lane in Bald Eagle Township, next to Central Mountain High School. More information will be released regarding the fire as it becomes available.