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Clinton up 20; Centre adds 130 new COVID-19 cases

New coronavirus numbers locally and statewide saw a jump compared to this weekend's numbers. On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that Clinton County added 20 cases of COVID-19, 10 more than were reported on Saturday. Its total now stands at 2,437. Centre County added 130 cases - compared to 74 on Saturday - of the deadly virus. Its total now stands at 10,655. Throughout the state, there were 7,910 new cases of COVID-19. That brings the statewide total to 807,867. One new death was reported in Clinton County, increasing its total to 47 since the outbreak first ...

LH police investigate accidental shooting

LOCK HAVEN - Lock Haven City Police are continuing an investigation into an accidental shooting death that occurred at about 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at a Youngs Avenue residence. Lock Haven City Police Chief Kristin Smith said the investigation is still underway and declined to give further details of the incident at this time. She said a press release will be issued when the investigation has been concluded. Clinton County Coroner Zach Hanna ruled the death accidental.

LHU president leaving, takes position with PASSHE

LOCK HAVEN - Lock Haven University President Robert Pignatello will be leaving the university on Feb. 5 to take a position with the State System of Higher Education as it goes through a system-wide integration plan. Pignatello, who became Lock Haven University president in March 2019, has ...

Clinton up 16; Centre adds 31 cases of COVID-19

New coronavirus numbers locally and statewide saw a bit of a decrease. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that Clinton County added 16 cases of COVID-19. Its total now stands at 2,294. Centre County added 31 cases of the deadly virus. Its total now stands at 10,004. Throughout the state, there were 7,175 new cases of COVID-19. That brings the statewide total to 743,564. The DOH reported 313 new deaths for a total of 18,742 deaths attributed to the deadly virus. As far as negative tests are concerned, a total of 7,594 Clinton County residents have tested ...

Multiple fire stations battle blaze in Avis

CHRIS MORELLI/THE EXPRESS Fire crews are battling a fire which has engulfed a building at 18 W. Central Ave., Avis. Crews were called to the property Thursday just before noon and remain on scene at this. Further information will be available in tomorrow's edition of The Express.

Clinton up 23; Centre adds 55 new COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 numbers continue to climb steadily both statewide and locally while deaths spiked throughout the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Tuesday. Clinton County reported 23 new positive cases on Tuesday, increasing its total to 2,248 since the outbreak first began. In Centre County there were 55 new COVID-19 cases reported. Its total now stands at 9,840. Lycoming County continues to see higher numbers with 117 cases added to its count on Tuesday. Its total now stands at 7,026. Statewide, 7,275 new cases were reported which increases the total to ...