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State system integration moves forward

HARRISBURG - The Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has voted unanimously to move ahead with combining six universities within the 14-school system. The vote came about 2:45 p.m. at the board's quarterly meeting and following hours of discussion and comment. The vote begins the process of integrating Lock Haven, Mansfield and Bloomsburg universities in the east, and Clarion, California and Edinboro in the west. A majority of board members talked about not seeing any other way forward as the system faces significant financial challenges because ...

UPMC and LHU partner for community drive-thru vaccine clinics

LOCK HAVEN – UPMC in North Central Pa. will partner with Lock Haven University, Clinton County and Keystone Central School District to host drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Friday, June 25 and Monday, June 28 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lock Haven University’s Student Recreation Center, 550 Railroad St., Lock Haven. Both clinics are free and open to the public. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available to community members 12-years-old and over. The clinics also will be held in conjunction with LHU’s orientation events held on the same days. All incoming ...

Central Mountain baseball team advances

WINGATE — With a 12-0 victory over Peters Township Monday, Central Mountain solidified itself as one of the top-eight teams in the state. The Wildcats’ shutout win was highlighted by a combined no-hitter and four home runs. CM is now slated to play its quarterfinal game Thursday afternoon as just eight Class 5A teams remain in contention of a state title. “It’s exciting. We just got to keep doing our work each and every day, we have to just keep working hard and I’d put this team up against anybody. They’re a great group of guys,” Central Mountain coach Mike Kramer ...

Bellefonte Lady Raiders advance

The Bellefonte Lady Raider softball team advanced in the first round of states this afternoon. Behind star pitcher Lexi Rogers, the Lady Raiders knocked off Chartiers Valley, 4-1. Bellefonte won in spite of getting just four hits. Chartiers Valley had seven hits off Rogers in the season-ending loss.

City council appoints Alexander Di Costanzo to fill vacancy

LOCK HAVEN - After interviewing four contenders for a seat vacated by William “Bill” Mincer in May, Lock Haven City Council appointed Alexander “Alex” Di Costanzo, of Bellefonte Avenue, to fill it on Monday night. Di Costanzo, a Democrat, is running for a 4-year term on city council in the November election. He is currently running unopposed. Councilman Steve Stevenson motioned to appoint Di Costanzo as a way to give him more experience with the job before his possible election. “I’d like to see him get a head start here,” Stevenson said. Mayor Joel Long explained ...

Central Mountain baseball team captures District title

ALTOONA – Aidan Major’s one-hitter, combined with Central Mountain’s ability to push runs across the plate gave the Wildcats a 10-0 victory over Hollidaysburg Tuesday in the District 6 5A title game. “We had a rough start to the year. We kept doing what we do—working hard every day—trusting the process, it’s a great group of guys,” CM coach Mike Kramer said. “We stayed with it and trusted the process. I love this group; we’re excited to play baseball and looking forward to the next opportunity to do so.” The Wildcats struck quick and never turned back during ...