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County distributes $3.4 million to local agencies, businesses

The Clinton County commissioners this morning announced the nearly 100 local organizations and businesses that will receive money through the $3.4 million CARES Act County Relief Grant Program. A breakdown by category shows how the money will be distributed - Non-profit, $276,334; First Responders, $285,000; Behavioral Health, $168,200; Small Business, $488,458; Tourism, $217,807; Municipalities, $457,006, and County Departments, $1,463,807. Look for a complete list of all the recipients in Friday's Express.

Clinton up 9; Centre adds 92 cases of COVID-19

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Clinton County and Centre saw an increase in new cases on Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the outbreak first began there have been 195 total cases of COVID-19 in the county. Centre County saw an increase of 92 cases, an increase from the 59 that were reported yesterday. The current total stands at 1,600 cases throughout the county, the department said. Lycoming County added seven new cases bringing the total to 610, the department of health said. Statewide, 933 new cases were reported, increasing the ...

Bloomsburg added to LHU, Mansfield integration

LOCK HAVEN — Lock Haven University has issued a press release stating that Bloomsburg University will be joining Lock Haven University and Mansfield University in the potential integration plan as the state higher education system continues to consolidate. The Express previously reported on July 17 that a partnership between Lock Haven University and Mansfield University was being considered pending a financial review. According to the university’s press release, the addition of Bloomsburg University to this integration is considered a necessary step to “provide the needed ...

Clinton remains steady; Centre up 59 cases of COVID-19

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Clinton County and Centre saw a significant decrease in new cases on Wednesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Since the outbreak first began there have been 176 total cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County, the department of health reported. Centre County saw an increase of 59 cases, a much smaller number compared to the 212 that were reported Tuesday. The current total stands at 1,508 cases throughout the county, the department said. Lycoming County added seven new cases bringing the total to 603, the department of ...

UPMC Lock Haven closed until further notice

LOCK HAVEN - UPMC Lock Haven Hospital is closed until further notice according UPMC officials. "Smoke was detected in the tunnel below UPMC Lock Haven at approximately 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 and at 9 p.m., fire was detected in the same area. All patients within the hospital were safely evacuated and transferred to other UPMC facilities. No patients or staff were injured during the incident. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the tunnel structure outside the hospital. The fire did not affect the residents at UPMC Haven Place, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility ...

Residents around UPMC Lock Haven asked to shelter in place

LOCK HAVEN - The Clinton County Department of Emergency Services are requesting residents in the area surrounding UPMC Lock Haven, east of Canal Street, west of Summit Street, north of Woods Avenue and south of Glenn Road shelter in place until 7 p.m. Friday night. The department released the following statement: "Residents living in the area surrounding UPMC Lock Haven, East of Canal Street, West of Summit St, North of Woods Ave, and South of Glenn Rd., are advised to shelter in place, stay indoors, close all windows, and turn off air conditioning units. Due to additional fire ...