Welcome August! Time to have even more fun!

August 1, 2023

Welcome to August 2023! Time flies, doesn’t it? Whether it’s work, play, family, friends, travel … the minutes pass like rain drops. And as we enter the last official month of the summer of 2023, don’t let the grass grow under your feet because there’s a lot to do! Let us just mention a few things. Concerts on Friday, Saturday or Sundays whether in Lock Haven or Bellefonte. On the floating stage or in the parks! Summer Sounds, Bellefonte calls it. Free is the keyword for both series. And don’t forget the Clinton County Fair, which began last Saturday and ...

Water system costs force Lock Haven into critical decision

July 29, 2023

We’ve long believed that shared services are smarter and more cost effective, and we most certainly believe that when it comes to area water systems. Faced with required and costly long-term improvements — the latest estimate is $1.4 million annually over 30 years — Lock Haven City Council is considering options for what is now the Lock Haven Water Department serving about 3,100 customers in total and a two-reservoir system producing two million gallons of water per day. Here are the options: — Continue with current city-only ownership and pay to apply to the Pennsylvania ...

Clinton County Fair to celebrate 50 years so get on over to the fairgrounds!

July 28, 2023

50 years! That’s how long the Clinton County Fair has been around.. And this year, the week-long event will be a big one — again. Food. Nightly music and entertainment. Races at the speedway. Track and pulling events. Tons of 4-H animal exhibits. Auctions. Corn Hole and Horseshoe tournaments. Chili cookoff. Baking contest. An Amish comic. A dog fashion show! A parade. Bingo! More food and music. Read The Express community newspaper and go online to www.lockhaven.com for a daily fair schedule. The fair begins today but with registrations. It ...

Job applicants need to meet expectations

July 20, 2023

Some young people are unhappy about men and women returning to the workforce after years, months — or even days — of retirement. When asking a formerly retired individual why he or she decided to give up on a less-demanding, presumably less-stressful life, the questioner often remarks that, by returning to work, the former retiree has taken employment from a younger person who needs a job. That is a reasonable point, but there are important reasons why some employers appreciate the opportunity to hire an older person, even if that person never has worked in the kind of position ...

Give the gift of life: donate blood, please

July 8, 2023

We all should be concerned with the recent decline in blood donations as reported by the American Red Cross. This critical nonprofit collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion in the U.S. every two seconds. Platelet donors are especially needed at this time. The public can help ensure continuity for patients by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now and in the weeks ahead. Please, take time to consider donating blood — then just do ...

Community steps up to save YMCA indoor swimming pool

July 6, 2023

Thanks, Clinton County commissioners for dedicating $100,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to help repair the swimming pool at the Lock Haven YMCA. Thanks, Clinton County Community Foundation for providing more than $50,000 to also help with the pool repairs. Thanks to the City of Lock Haven, Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge 146, M&T Charitable Foundation and Wayne Township Landfill for providing thousands more dollars and resources toward the pool. As for donations from other organizations, businesses and individuals, you know who you are and you also care enough to sustain a ...