Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Why I picked Lock Haven University: “I picked Lock Haven because I had prior connections at the university and liked the coach and the team I knew they could help me achieve my goals as a wrestler and student-athlete.” Greatest high school achievement: 4-time state place winner Nationally ranked since sophomore year and was on the national college recruiting big board Coach Clark’s quote: “Raegan is a hard worker and is someone who isn’t afraid to chase her dreams She has spent many hours both in the practice room as well as in the gym to build up the skills and the strength she needs to reach her goals I wish her the best as she continues her career at Lock Haven University.” How I got my start in wrestling: “Dave and Jen Fouse started a girl’s elementary wrestling program at Northern Bedford.” Other interests: Hanging out with my friends and family What getting to wrestle in college means to me: “It’s super special for me because I have been a pioneer for women’s wrestling It is exciting to have these opportunities and see the sport I love grow.” Probable college major: Health Sciences/Nursing Copyright © 2025 Central Pennsylvania Newspapers LLC | https://www.altoonamirror.com | 301 Cayuga Ave. professor of communication studies at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven is serving as a trainer for the United States Air and Space Force in the two-day seminar “General Officers Transition Assistance Program (GO-TAP).” Reece exclusively trains generals on post-retirement job search strategies including resume writing GO-TAP is offered five times a year at Joint Base Andrews near Washington Generals take it upon receiving their first star then again approximately six months before retirement It is the most highly evaluated training program in the Air and Space Force The opportunity to work with high-ranking military officers came as a result of Reece’s association with Fred Coon a well-known author and expert in the field of employment strategy Hired: Job Search Tactics that Really Work” in 2021 which was adopted as the textbook for GO-TAP gave Reece additional responsibilities in curricular development Reece feels that the most challenging aspect of working with generals is assimilating to their language and culture “I don’t have a military background,” Reece said I had to learn what questions to ask and what information to come armed with They are not a group who suffer fools gladly and they will challenge inconsistencies and outdated material I had to learn how their lives and careers work to best help them Reece found that many of the generals know little about employment transition because they have spent their whole careers in the military “They are surprisingly transparent in their discomfort to try something new but they enjoy the challenge,” Reece said Reece plans to attend her seventh GO-TAP session in June Copyright © 2025 Ogden Publications of Pennsylvania Police work at the scene near this Chevrolet Malibu A Lock Haven man faces charges of homicide by vehicle and related charges for driving the wrong way on Route 220 colliding with a vehicle about 6:30 p.m was transported Friday to Clinton County Corrections to be arraigned on charges of murder of the third degree murder of the third degree of unborn child homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence driving under the influence and related charges Charges were filed with Judge Heidi Wright with arraignment pending at the facility PSP Lamar was dispatched to a wrong way driver who was traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 220 troopers were advised of a two-vehicle crash with entrapment on the road with the closest exit of Lock Haven Meyer was traveling south in the northbound lanes of Route 220 in a Chevrolet Malibu and a gray Mazda CX-5 operated by Amanda Geisewite were traveling north in the northbound lanes All parties were extracted by mechanical means Meyer was transported for serious injuries Evan Geisewite was transported and later pronounced dead at UPMC Lock Haven His wife and Meyer were hospitalized with injuries Police said all three victims were trapped in their vehicles Thanks for visiting The 2025 Clinton County Carnival proved to be another resounding success drawing in crowds of all ages for four days filled with laughter Proudly sponsored by the Flemington Hi-Neighbor Committee the Mill Hall Kiwanis Club and the Goodwill Hose Company of Flemington the annual event once again delivered fun and excitement for the whole community Rides and attractions were provided by Bartlebaugh Amusements lighting up the midway with vibrant colors and thrilling motion The joy was unmistakable — children beamed with excitement as they soared high on the Ferris wheel or zipped down the giant slide their laughter echoing through the evening air friends and neighbors came together to enjoy classic carnival fare games and the shared sense of community spirit that has made the Clinton County Carnival a cherished tradition (AP) — A consultant paid to review security at the official residence of Pennsylvania Gov Things are getting pretty redundant where the CM spring sports teams are concerned.The baseball and softball teams continue their domination of all comers while the track and field teams continue to have some high performing individuals it was a 4-0 week that pushed their overall season record to 14-0 After a 10-0 victory over Shikellamy to start the week the Wildcats would use a combined no-hitter and a 14-hit attack to blast rival Jersey Shore in four-innings by a 15-0 score The CM hurlers in that contest were Austin Frank and Blake Walker The Wildcats would end their perfect week by registering two wins over a solid Punxsutawney team on Friday The first game was the resumption of an earlier contest that was suspended by weather the Wildcats went on to win by an 11-4 score Central Mountain would find themselves in their closest game of the season before pulling out a 3-2 victory with a run in the bottom of the seventh inning The Wildcats find themselves in a good spot as they near the final segment of the regular season They continue to get solid pitching to back a deep offensive lineup Several names that continue to show up prominently in box scores for the Wildcats are Blake Walker Darius Shade and Austin Frank just to name a few as there are others that have had big days too which make the Wildcats a huge threat heading into the final stretch of the regular and eventually post season Head Coach Mike Kramer is understandably pleased with where his team sits right now but remains cautious moving forward “We need to continue doing what we do stacking good days on top of good days,” said Kramer “We need to continue to drill the basics as well as situations We need to win each and every day both physically and mentally.” the softballers continued to roll along as well thus pushing their overall mark on the season to 12-1 while also guaranteeing themselves at least a share of the PHAC Division I crown have demonstrated all-around team performances from both a hitting perspective as well as solid pitching and defense The line-up is very deep and the pitching of Camdyn Weaver and Josey Shultz has been outstanding the Lady Cats defeated Danville and also took two each from Jersey Shore and Selinsgrove One of the Selinsgrove wins was the resumption and completion of an earlier contest suspended by rain While it has been an entire team effort throughout Cora Myers appears to be getting her homerun swing going the Doyle sisters are hitting consistently and then creating trouble for opposing teams on the bases and Aubrey Eiler just keeps prospering Katelyn Bowman’s offense seems to be gaining momentum as the season rolls along as well a home meet with Williamsport.From a team perspective it was not the best of days for either the boys or girls However,despite the loses there were some quality individual performances that were worthy of note Sam Wible kept up his strong running by taking the 100-meter dash Damien Winner was a double winner as he finished first in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs and Jonathan Hughes recorded a top finish in the javelin it was Emma Wolfe with a first-place finish in the 3,200-meter run and Marcia Owens taking the top spot in the 300-meter hurdles The Lady Cats also won the 1,600-meter relay Numerous Wildcat and Lady Wildcat track and field athletes continue to set new PRs in their events each time out There were no team tennis events last week the only tennis action was at the District VI Doubles Tournament CM had two pairs entered in the tournament but despite playing fairly well both teams were eliminated from the tournament after round one losses Cat Scratchings: Three former Wildcats have seen time on the mound for the Lock Haven baseball squad He has a 1-2 record and a 4.66 ERA over 29 innings pitched Levi Schlesinger has logged 8 1/3 innings over nine relief appearances and has an 0-2 record with a 6.48 ERA former CM standout softball player Harley Kunes has appeared in 30 games collecting 22 hits in 74 plate appearances while also walking 11 times we are not overlooking the outstanding pitching efforts of both senior Josey Shultz and sophomore Camdyn Weaver who have both made it very difficult for opposing hitters throughout the season.Therefore they will share this week’s athlete of the week honors CM head softball coach Taylor Thompson commented on her dynamic duo “(They’re) such great pitchers and solid on the mound Both lefties too which I think is a huge benefit,” said Thompson “But they both throw hard and girls have a hard time getting around on them They each have their own variety of pitches but have a ton of movement which really keeps our opponents off balance Not only do they handle themselves pitching wise but they cover the ground they need to defensively from the mound as well the other is in left covering ground and having the others back out there Also considered this week was Blake Walker whose big bat is showing up more and more as he contributes within a deep Wildcat naseball team since this is just one man’s pick and no trophies are being awarded to the winner Team of the Week: We could just flip a coin between the baseball and softball teams and see who gets the honor for the week That is not what we are going to do though we’re going to go with the most deserving this week They’ve both been dominant all season they will reign supreme as co-teams of the week The track and field teams in particular have a great opportunity this week to make noise and earn the honor Looking Ahead: The track and field teams will be very busy this week as they compete three times including at the PHAC championship meet at Milton on Saturday The tennis team will compete in the District VI Team Championship at Altoona on Monday before hosting Shikellamy on Tuesday The weather forecasters are predicting some potential problems for the week as well Will mother nature overrule them and deliver weather fit for outdoor events The Lock Haven women’s track and field team hosted the Lock Haven Qualifier for its final regular season meet on .. MILL HALL — Both Jersey Shore and Central Mountain have had great starts to their 2025 season Thanks for visiting the Bald Eagle Area softball team suffered its third loss in close succession a rarity given the team’s consistency over the past decade It was the first time the Eagles had lost three times within the span of five games since 2017 but the sequence wasn’t necessarily a product of bad play All three losses came by three or less runs and more notably came against great teams in Huntingdon (10-5) Williamsport (9-5) and Central Cambria (11-3) Williamsport is coming off a district title at the Class 6A level Central Cambria is playing its best softball since winning 19 straight games in 2023 and Huntingdon’s rise has continued following its best season in over a decade in 2024 a span like that has a tendency to get into players’ heads hadn’t been used to regular season slumps through their time together and the next set of matchups wasn’t much easier than the previous this team isn’t one to question itself in tough times From veteran leadership to a proven track record featuring three straight state tournament runs there was plenty of reason to remain confident “Our biggest point of emphasis moving forward is just looking to bounce back from this loss,” said senior left fielder Sydney Thompson following the team’s loss to Williamsport three Saturdays ago “This is a veteran team,” emphasized head coach Don Lucas Even as the team suffered its second straight loss following those statements that mentality remained prevalent as it looked ahead to its next matchup against rival Bellefonte and that was all they needed to begin their surge back upwards ace pitcher Sierra Albright took that 12-strikeout shutout and carried it forward indefinitely shutting out her next four opponents behind 57 combined strikeouts – 28 in the last two games – with just 9 surrendered hits and six issued walks That included a perfect game against Bishop Carroll 14-strikeout affair against South Williamsport – who ended the team’s run in the PIAA Class AA semifinals last year – and a second-straight 14-strikeout shutout against 11-2 Westmont Hilltop 1 team in the state in Class AA and a team fresh off a win over the No 2 team in Class AAA (Forest Hills) respectively The Centre County strikeouts leader has a lot of tools in her arsenal but she gives a lot of credit to her success to the trust she has in her team the field put three free outs on the board by tracking down popups in foul territory and never attributed an error even as the stakes grew higher down the stretch The bats put one crucial run on the board against storied ace Alizabeth Schuler then eight in one inning against Westmont Hilltop freshman phenom Addy Dunbar – a tie for the most runs she’s given up all season “My team’s got my back,” said Albright following the team’s win over South If the Eagles had a choice to go back and alter their mid-April struggles They’re a team that trusts the process understands the importance of scheduling challenging games and doesn’t buckle under the pressure of competing in them fresh off tough losses “It gets us ready for playoffs,” said Albright following the team’s matchup against South Williamsport “It’s what we want,” emphasized Lucas “These are the type of teams you need to play.” Bald Eagle has turned an 0-2 start to its midseason gauntlet into three straight wins over highly ranked teams in Bellefonte (11-2) South Williamsport (11-3) and Westmont Hilltop (11-2) It’s begun mirroring its postseason form from years past and has endured tough experiences that could aid it in the coming weeks “I just think it shows that we can win big games,” said Thompson “It shows that we can battle.” In terms of overarching success and improvements the Express area softball teams have had an incredible run through the first five weeks of action four are highly-rated in Class 3A or above Since suffering its last loss to Williamsport over a month ago getting their revenge on the Millionaires and sweeping the season series against Shore Joslyn Shultz and Camryn Weaver have formed a great one-two punch from the mound and only seem to get better as the season goes on Aubrey Eiler seems to have a day from the plate the field’s experience has shined time and time again and the batting lineup is as deep as they come Bellefonte seamlessly shook off a tough loss to rival Bald Eagle over a week ago winning two tough outings at Bishop McCort and Philipsburg-Osceola before outcoming Hollidaysburg and Somerset by a combined score of 21-1 Its lone two losses are to the Eagles – a team that’s made three straight state semifinals – and Forest Hills – the No losing four of their last five after a 7-1 start the Bulldogs haven’t loss their edge amidst a tough gauntlet All four of their losses have come against challenging squads – two coming against CM one coming against a Class 6A squad in Williamsport and one coming against South Williamsport the top-ranked team in AA fresh off a state final run They were competitive in those outings as well with at least three of them featuring one or two innings as the deciding factor it’s been an excellent year for softball within the area we’ll slate this as the current Express Power Five: With the Wildcats facing South Williamsport and Shore and BEA facing off on Monday variance in those ranking could be to come After enduring some ups and downs to start the season as it adjusted to the departure of star pitcher Makenzie Wagner Bucktail’s wheels have begun gaining traction past the midpoint of the season It gave a great squad in Sullivan County (11-3) more than a run for its money to end the week before last forcing the game to ten innings while playing on the road before outscoring their next two opponents – Sugar Valley and Oswayo Valley – by a combined score of 29-3 Either it has an affinity for competing with teams that feature ‘County’ or ‘Valley’ in their name or Bucktail is onto something as the postseason quickly approaches Freshman Carrie Ditty is steadily improving its top-four batters – Makenna Stone (.556) Lola English (.439) and Kendall Wagner (.357) – have remained electric and the team is operating with the most momentum its had all season at a great time Thanks for visiting EXPRESS FILE PHOTOS/ASHTON PETERSScenes from the 2024 Clinton County Carnival in Flemington are pictured FLEMINGTON — The 2025 Clinton County Carnival will be at the Flemington Fire Company grounds off Canal St the carnival will offer thrilling carnival rides for all ages — provided by Bartlebaugh Amusements — and lots of games and prizes for the whole family Wednesday through Friday and from 3 to 9 p.m the weather today looks absolutely incredible — so make sure to check out the carnival while temperatures are warm and skies are clear The annual event is sponsored by the Flemington Hi-Neighbor Committee Mill Hall Kiwanis Club and the Goodwill Hose Company of Flemington founder and president of the Jana Marie Foundation HARRISBURG — Several Pennsylvania lawmakers who have personally faced challenges conceiving children are pushing .. Thanks for visiting LOCK HAVEN — An effort years in the making has finally come to fruition Pregnancy Resource Clinic has officially opened its doors following a grand ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of last week Pregnancy Resource Clinic has a mission to educate encourage and empower men and women to make informed life choices by providing services that impact pregnancy Executive Director of Pregnancy Resource Clinic was approached in 2010 by a friend at a Lock Haven Church and asked if Pregnancy Resource Clinic would ever open a clinic in Lock Haven the board wasn’t financially able to consider expanding and received the board’s blessing to move forward Pregnancy Resource Clinic has engaged with the community here since 2018 speaking among civic groups such as Kiwanis Knights of Columbus or the Catholic Daughters and applying for grants through the Clinton County Community Foundation “After nearly six years of searching for the best property that met our needs to serve both residents and Commonwealth University students we believe the Lord provided us the perfect property to meet the needs of our friends and neighbors in Clinton County,” said Summers A donor family approached Summers in 2023 and offered to gift the funds to purchase their new building “This financial gift to buy the property also enabled PRC to invest in much-needed upgrades and renovations making the new building a comfortable efficient space to provide crucial services to the community,” she continued Clients who make appointments at the clinic are served without regard to age disability or any other arbitrary circumstances and designed to help you make an informed decision and they provide patients with pregnancy tests assistance with materials and mother and fatherhood education and support On top of all of these pregnancy-related services recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients Instead they offer information on what these procedures could do to your body and they offer post-abortive therapy known as Abortion Recovery Help (ARH) Each family member participating in Pregnancy Resource Clinic’s parenting programs can earn points to shop in their baby boutique which provides new and gently used clothing for children from birth to two years old “They can have as many points as they want Let’s do this together,” said Jen Redmon “(Our clients) remind us daily of why our mission exists… Staying true to God’s word in our mission for the last 41 years it is a humbling privilege to stand here today to open our new home to the clients and their families we are currently serving and those we will serve for years to come,” said Summers The nonprofit organization is run entirely through donations in the community Pregnancy Resource Clinic provided over 89,352 packs of EveryLife diapers and 2,337 packs of wipes to area families in need thanks to a generous donor Pregnancy Resource Clinic provides over 1,290 client appointments to over 553 patients with over 70 babies born last year alone to the families PRC had the privilege to serve,” said Summers Redmon spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony She began to volunteer with the organization in 2018 and eventually served on the steering committee in an effort to secure a building I have gotten to know so many of our volunteers I look forward to welcoming the community through these doors each day to receive excellent and compassionate care I am grateful to the many people who have given their time their talent and their treasure to make this God-sized dream become a reality,” said Redmon we welcome you here at Pregnancy Resource Clinic in Lock Haven and we believe that you matter,” she continued DeGarmo and Janis Heiser were welcomed to the microphone next Both served on the steering committee for the Lock Haven site DeGarmo and Heiser both helped lead the way and encouraged her “God works in mysterious ways,” DeGarmo began I volunteered to be on the steering committee to begin the process that I questioned God on how soon He would make this dream come true… He had big plans for our clinic Standing here today has been a dream come true.” Heiser similarly reminisced on the journey to get to where they are now “What we thought would be months turned into years,” she said many times discouraged… One thing we knew was we all had that vision that God was calling the PRC to Lock Haven We knew somehow He was going to accomplish it.” but wait for it; it will certainly take place … It was all built on love and respect for life and the PRC is going to need you more than ever,” said Heiser Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson also spoke briefly about the clinic’s mission It is an honor and a blessing to be able to be here today and to be with folks who do God’s work This powerful moment reflects a decade of vision commitment and passion brought to life,” he said He highlighted the things PRC can do to support women who have difficult choices to make “These services aren’t just programs Board President and pastor of First Baptist Church in Lock Haven PRC operated out of First Baptist Church once a month for the past five years for their diaper distribution days He thanked many individuals for their support “I look forward with great anticipation to what (God) will do in our community through this clinic its staff and its volunteers,” said Packard The event concluded with a prayer by Pastor Josh Grimes “My hope is that all the moms and dads we serve choose life for their unborn Pregnancy Resource Clinic is an affiliate and member of Care Net the National Institute for Life Advocates (NIFLA) and the Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative (PPWC) All three of these organizations provide best practice encouragement in their work and accountability to ensure the clinic provides excellent services to their patients you can call 814-234-7341 and follow the dialogue options to reach the Lock Haven office Monday through Thursday with additional hours from 5-8 p.m You can find more information about Pregnancy Resource Clinic on their Instagram or Facebook CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S and around the world rallied Thursday in May Day .. MILL HALL — The Keystone Central School District Board of Directors will consider a policy which would offer .. It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity as fans say — has evolved over the years into Star Wars Day an informal holiday celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise Star Wars Day was created by fans as a sly nod to one of the films’ most popular catchphrases “May the force be with you.” Get it It’s not an official holiday but has become so well-known that even former President Joe Biden marked it last year when “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House a day beforehand “I think it’s a very clever way for fans to celebrate their passion and love for ‘Star Wars’ once a year,” said Steve Sansweet founder and executive chairman of Rancho Obi-Wan a nonprofit museum in California that has the world’s largest collection of “Star Wars” memorabilia The phrase “May the 4th be with you” was used by fans in the years after the first film was released in 1977 and even appeared in a British political ad in 1979 celebrating Margaret Thatcher’s victory as prime minister on May 4 that year the official Star Wars Day comes on May 25 the date of the first film’s release The Los Angeles City Council even declared the date to be Star Wars Day in 2007 although the California Legislature voted in 2019 to designate May 4 as Star Wars Day May the 4th caught on informally among fans through inside jokes shared on social media and viewings of the films to mark the occasion Businesses eventually joined in on the fun with brands ranging from Nissan to Jameson Whiskey running ads or posting on social media about it embraced the day as a way to further promote the franchise with merchandise special screenings and other events surrounding the brand Not all “Star Wars” fans are enthused about how ubiquitous the once-underground joke has become a senior editor at Mashable and author of “How Star Wars Conquered the Universe,” labels himself a “May the 4th grinch” in part because of its commercialization “I love a good dad joke as much as anyone but my God you can take it too far,” Taylor said a Protestant congregation held a Star Wars-themed service Sunday Pastor Samuel Dorr and some of his congregants wore costumes and decorated their church in Bensberg The day is being celebrated on a large and small scale this year Disney+ is launching the new series “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” on the date and it comes as the second season gets underway for another franchise series It also follows the announcement that a new stand-alone “Star Wars” film installment starring Ryan Gosling will be released in 2027 Disney marks the day with the launch of new “Star Wars” merchandise Most Major League Baseball teams have marked the day in recent years with special events incorporating “Star Wars” characters the San Francisco Giants sold special tickets for Saturday’s game that included a bobblehead portraying pitcher Logan Webb as “Obi-Webb Kenobi.” It’s hard to find a place where May the 4th celebrations aren’t occurring from bakeries serving cookies with a “Star Wars” theme to concerts featuring the memorable scores of the films It’s a town-wide celebration in New Hope which shares its name with the subtitle of the first “Star Wars” film located 30 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Philadelphia plans to have costumed characters throughout town with restaurants serving themed items like a “YodaRita.” “I would always joke around and wish people ‘May the 4th’ — but taking it to this level I’ve definitely upped my ‘Star Wars’ nerdiness,” said Michael Sklar president of the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his team have signaled a strong interest in continuing to strengthen federal support for nuclear power an energy source Democratic states are increasingly open to expanding The administration’s loudly pro-nuclear position creates a rare point of overlap between Trump and his predecessor whose signature legislation funded hundreds of millions in tax credits for low-carbon energy sources Trump during his first roughly three months in office issued multiple executive orders mentioning nuclear energy casting his broad energy strategy as a way to expand the country’s power resources and shore up its security State lawmakers are also pushing their own policy moves sometimes just in an effort to set themselves up to embrace nuclear power at some point in the future “There are a lot of really positive signals,” said Rowen Price senior policy adviser for nuclear energy at Third Way But Price said she’s concerned that support for nuclear power could be swept up in bigger political fights such as many congressional Republicans’ goal of axing clean-energy tax credits in Democrats’ 2022 Inflation Reduction Act The administration’s broad cuts to the federal workforce could also eventually hurt the government’s nuclear ambitions The promise of a nuclear resurgence in the United States isn’t a new goal for the industry or its backers in Washington but how successful efforts to expand nuclear power generation will be in the U.S — a metric that hasn’t budged from around 20% in decades — remains to be seen Americans’ support for the energy source And more blue states have also started to embrace nuclear power which has traditionally been more favored by Republicans to reach climate goals and grow electricity capacity amid anticipated increases in demand the cost of building nuclear infrastructure remains an impediment only the federal government is positioned to help scale Energy Secretary Chris Wright in April talked about the administration’s desire to elevate nuclear power by making it easier to test reactors delivering fuel to next-generation nuclear firms and utilizing the department’s Loan Programs Office to help bring nuclear power projects online “We would like to see a renaissance of nuclear,” Wright said at the news outlet Semafor’s World Economy Summit in Washington “The conditions are there and the administration is going to do everything we can to lean in to help commercial businesses and customers launch nuclear.” Wright said he wants the department to help launch 10 to 20 new nuclear reactors to get the industry moving again and to bring down costs The department’s loan office could make debt investments alongside large-scale data center companies that use massive amounts of power to build nuclear projects and then exit those deals after the projects are built allowing the office to recycle that funding The department recently announced that it approved a third loan disbursement to reopen the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert which Holtec has been working on doing for the last few years the department said it was reopening $900 million in funding to help companies working on small modular reactors after changing some of the Biden administration’s guidance on the program Third Way’s Price noted that a portion of staffers at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission — which she described as already “tightly constrained” — are eligible for retirement either now or in the next five years Workforce cuts at the Energy Department and elsewhere could also hurt efforts to grow the nuclear power sector all of the verbal support from this administration for nuclear only matters if they’re actually going to put forward and implement policies that support it,” Price said “We need to make sure that they do it.” An Energy Department spokesperson said in an email that it “is conducting a department-wide review to ensure all activities follow the law comply with applicable court orders and align with the Trump administration’s priorities.” The agency said it didn’t have a final count on how many staffers have left the department through its resignation program but noted that it doesn’t necessarily approve all requests The department didn’t comment on how many staffers focused on nuclear energy have been laid off Nuclear programs were among those affected by the Trump administration’s pausing of federal programs and funding senior vice president of federal government affairs and public policy at Constellation Energy which runs the biggest fleet of nuclear plants in the country “I think what we are seeing is that as they work through their various review(s) of programs that they’re greenlighting the nuclear stuff,” Brown said Lawmakers on Capitol Hill could also change the outcome for industry said he hopes Congress will take action to help expand nuclear energy and said lawmakers could do so in the budget reconciliation package on which the U.S Republican House members have not yet released text of the sections of the package that will deal with energy policy Wright said support for nuclear power could be included in the reconciliation package but some advocates are also worried that the package are the exact kind of political battles that efforts to support nuclear power Some state lawmakers point to financial support from the federal government as essential for the industry to grow even if states make their own headway to build support for nuclear power a Democrat who sponsored a bill signed into law this session to include nuclear in the state’s definition of clean energy said he hopes the administration follows through on its admiration of nuclear power with funding for states states do not have the financial resources the federal government does,” Valdez said “It’s going to be the federal government that puts their investments behind these things and that’s what’s going to enable states as a whole to be able to move forward on them.” Pennsylvania Capital-Star is part of States Newsroom a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity Pennsylvania Capital-Star maintains editorial independence Contact Editor Tim Lambert for questions: info@penncapital-star.com Follow Pennsylvania Capital-Star on Facebook and Twitter LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven’s 10th anniversary All In Day of Giving fundraising event was one for the record books with more than $260,000 raised and over 1,300 donors rallying together in a powerful demonstration of Haven pride parents and friends from across the country unite in support of Lock Haven students The annual fundraiser supports scholarships student retention and emergency support funds in addition to a wide range of academic initiatives across the university this year’s total sits at $263,840 — with additional gifts still being processed The giving total marks a new record for the event surpassing last year’s milestone of just over $253,000 while the donor count surpassed 1,000 for the first time in All In history “This record-breaking celebration is not just about numbers — it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of our university and the impact we can have when we work together,” said Bashar W Your support strengthens our mission and fuels a future filled with promise.” athletics supporters and generous challenge donors Dozens of giving challenges were unlocked throughout the 24 hours including leadership gifts from alumni like Nick Subich ’17 Each challenge amplified momentum and helped inspire record participation “This year’s All In celebration was more than a fundraiser — it was a movement,” said Ashley Koser executive director of the Lock Haven University Foundation “The Haven Family showed up with passion and purpose From the very first hour to the final minutes our supporters gave boldly to ensure Lock Haven students have the tools they need to soar.” Supporters followed along throughout the day via updates on social media and the giving platform Campaign themes like multiple “POWER HOURS,” first-time donor young-alumni and athletics-specific giving challenges captured the energy of the event “This year’s results prove that Lock Haven Athletics is powered by a passionate united community,” said Albert Jones ’99 “When alumni support is injected into our mission compete stronger and continue building a championship culture that makes The Haven proud.” All In has now generated more than $1.6 million in support of student success at Lock Haven WILLIAMSPORT — West Branch Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission is offering a free 8-week in-person .. HUNTER SMITH/THE EXPRESSAssembled demonstrators are pictured in Lock Haven’s Triangle Park for a May Day rally LOCK HAVEN — Residents of Lock Haven and Bellefonte joined thousands in cities across the country Thursday in demonstrations opposing the Trump administration’s controversial actions against immigrants and federal workers during its first 100 days Glenn Thompson’s Bellefonte office and in Lock Haven’s Triangle Park to denounce what they described as an assault on immigrants federal employees and students exercising their right to free speech Organized under the banner of the “50501” movement — short for 50 protests 1 movement — the rallies were part of a series of nationwide protests held since the start of the new administration which critics say is advancing an unprecedented expansion of executive power “Every day there are new laws broken by the administration and we’re just trying to highlight those for the public,” said Bre Reynolds Brannan chair of the Clinton County Democratic Committee “All we want is due process and the Constitution to be upheld and it appears our Commander in Chief does not know how to do that.” which is traditionally a celebration of labor and international workers’ rights took on renewed urgency for rally goers this year many of whom criticized what they called an agenda favoring billionaires over working families “The billionaires are waging a war on working people — and on May Day international workers’ day — hundreds of thousands of us stood together and stood strong,” read a statement from the national organizers “(We’re) fighting for public schools over private profits shared prosperity over free market politics.” Organizers stressed the nonpartisan nature of the protests and said the movement aims to unite people across political lines “This isn’t just Democrats,” Brannan said a local chapter of the Indivisible Project — a nonpartisan social movement nonprofit that began as a guide to resisting Trump’s agenda — helped coordinate the event in Triangle Park “We just want to bring everybody (together) — Republican She said their goal was to create a space where those dissatisfied with the administration could connect and organize LOCK HAVEN — Robb rolled out the red carpet once again to honor two of their own students and Robb Elementary is raising awareness for this complex disease Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a complex genetic disorder that affects the lungs The symptoms experienced with CF differ widely from person to person and an estimated 1,000 new cases are diagnosed each year According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation children with CF were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school With the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s investments in research people with CF are living well past that age — into their 40s and beyond Robb Elementary has two students who have been diagnosed with CF — Giovani Ferrar and Wyatt Hall and held a “tattoo a teacher/stick a staffulty” rally Students could purchase temporary tattoos to “tattoo” a teacher or adult of their choice was the mastermind behind the fun way to raise money but fundraising plays a vital role in the continued progress in CF research the community is able to invest in the future and help researchers get one step closer to a cure “There wasn’t one adult in this school who didn’t want to participate We want kids to realize everyone needs an extra hand when possible We had students out here yesterday decorating the sidewalk with chalk You can’t beat our staffulty,” Snyder said “We just want Wyatt and Giovani to know that we see them It’s pretty cool how the school and community come together in all aspects,” said Principal Tyler Barth School Facilitator Brad McCloskey reiterated the school’s motto of ‘seen “A lot of kids don’t realize students even have Cystic Fibrosis We have two kiddos here (at Robb) who are just like everybody else Anything that gets the kids talking about things is good,” McCloskey said Barth also noted that one of the substitute teachers painted a picture for the event featuring 65 roses a little 4-year-old boy named Richard “Ricky” Weiss pronounced cystic fibrosis as “65 roses.” 65 roses is a term often used by young children with Cystic Fibrosis to pronounce the name of their disease had a lot to say about her grandson’s disease and how Robb Elementary has handled it “I think it’s very nice that they do this because I don’t think a lot of people know about Cystic Fibrosis what it entails and that there’s really no cure right now They’re making great strides,” she said Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/26/2025 5:26:00 PM | Jon Holtz © 2025 Slippery Rock University Athletics Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Allen Drew Hammer and Karen Melanie Hammer Allen Drew and Karen Melanie (Bierly) Hammer and Allen rejoined her in Heaven six months later Bree Hess and Alexandra Perry; great grandchildren a daughter of the late Clarence Willis and Lois Jeanette (Neff) Bierly and raised by his grandparents David and Helen Weiser Alvin Harrison and Evelyn Elizabeth (Weiser) Hammer The highlight of her career was being the Vice President of Nursing at UPMC Montefiore Hospital She was a member of the DAR and various healthcare and nursing organizations Drew spent his years in the banking industry and as a small business owner The highlight of his career was being the Vice President of the Wilkinsburg branch of Equibank the Chamber of Commerce and various other industry organizations photography and excelled at playing FreeCell Drew was deployed under a special force’s unit of the United States Army Drew had an undying devotion to his country and to his loving wife of 61 years Karen and Drew both enjoyed Sunday drives country music and spending time with their daughters A memorial service for Karen and Drew will be held at Steven R AMBER MORRIS/FOR THE EXPRESSA group of Amish men can be seen repairing a barn along East Valley Road on Wednesday morning after damaging storms swept through the Sugar Valley area on Tuesday night LOGANTON — Tuesday evening’s powerful thunderstorms caused significant destruction in the Sugar Valley area downed power lines and damage to buildings and vehicles from Tylersville to Carroll During this time the Sugar Valley Community Volunteer Fire Company received 18 storm related calls had major damage to their roofs and structures requiring work crews Strong winds in the area of East Winter Road caused multiple trees to fall onto electric lines an ornamental Adirondack chair at the entrance of Fisher’s Woodworking was flipped over despite being rooted in the ground for years and so heavy that it normally required a forklift to move taking down power lines and crashing into a van while another tree smashed into a garage two doors down Perhaps one of the most affected area was Loganton A home on Loganton’s West Main Street had part of its roof ripped off by the strong winds “I was sitting in my house with my two-year-old son when I got the alert from the emergency broadcast system about a severe thunderstorm with damaging winds,” explained Daniel “Knowing that there was a possibility of power being lost While I was standing at the microwave waiting for the food to be ready I could hear the sound note of the microwave changing as if I had variable voltage supplied to my house It was the storm affecting the local power grid as it approached my house.” “during the next few minutes me and my son experienced multiple power interruptions He didn’t seem to care too much since he was eating but within a minute the rain was coming straight at my windows horizontally like i have never seen before I walked out into my kitchen to look out the window and seen my neighbors pine trees almost bent in half by the winds I went back to my living room to be with my son just in case he got scared by the storms chaos and almost as soon as I sat on the couch I heard the ripping and impact of almost half of my roof being blown off of my house and landing right onto Main Street.” Johnson said many individuals contacted him about his roof “I don’t exactly remember the exact order of who called me I just know that I had neighbors calling me about my roof being on Main Street and me calling anyone that I could think of to help me since I was by myself with my boy,” he said “I will be forever grateful for everyone who helped me after the storm passed with caring for my son and helping me getting the large portion of the debris and nails off of the street so it was safe for everyone else and also for my friends and family that came to my aid to do emergency repairs to my house to prevent further damages.” crews were called to remove trees from the road but the greatest destruction did not affect any dwellings or roads instead it left one resident wondering if the storm produced a small vortex in her backyard “I’d love to get the weather people to come out here to check for tornado damage,” said Nancy Benner as she looked at the woods behind her house except for the big clumps of dirt and rock surrounding their now exposed root systems tree after tree could be seen either snapped off or uprooted as if a war had taken place “I got the Code Red alert on my phone saying we were going to get a severe thunderstorm When I got out there I put away the things on my porch and walked over to my garage to take care of that stuff too I picked up a chair — I had everything secured but that chair — and the wind hit and it pulled on the chair so hard that I left go and it tore it from my hands and threw it right in the yard,” she said If I hadn’t left go I probably would’ve ended up in the yard too And to get from there to the garage door was horrendous.” “I tried to get inside my garage and it took me forever because the wind was blowing against me so hard,” Nancy continued “I tried to walk to the other side of the picnic table but couldn’t open it because the air pressure was that strong.” “I finally got inside the garage I could hear all this all going on around me “The funny thing is when I first came outside there was nothing She showed the destruction around her home “Look at all of those trees down,” she said pointing “They go the whole way back through the woods It didn’t touch the lilac trees to the side or my planters It was like a funnel went through there.” EMA Emergency Management Coordinator for the Sugar Valley area Clinton County Emergency Services is keeping record of the damage the storm left behind These reports and records are for historical documentation and for future learning purposes only Scaff is asking anybody residing in Greene Township Loganton Borough or Logan Township who had any significant damage from Tuesday’s storm to contact him directly or email photos with location to Eoc@clintoncountypa.gov “As your EMA Emergency Management coordinator we are trying to record any and all damage if it was significant,” he explained “We thank you for your cooperation.” Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/13/2025 9:11:00 PM | Andrew Miller Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 4/25/2025 5:51:00 PM | Bob Shreve Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting HARRISBURG — A surge of taxpayer money approved last year to help students in Pennsylvania’s poorest schools is being used by dozens of districts to pay growing charter school bills that officials say are imperiling their budgets administrators told the state and Spotlight PA that this spending was particularly driven by rapid growth in expenses related to cyber charter schools — an online-only education option that has gained popularity since the pandemic Cyber charters have faced scrutiny in the state for their educational outcomes and lawmakers say their funding structure is outdated and too burdensome for public school districts “These costs really put a strain on our budget,” administrators at Towanda Area School District in rural Bradford County wrote in a spending survey that the Pennsylvania Department of Education conducted ahead of this school year They noted their cyber charter expenses increased by more than $630,000 between the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years “Our cyber charter tuition rate is ridiculous,” read the entry from the Coudersport Area School District in Potter County “And because we have to pay so much more for their services than it costs for us to educate children in our district we have to use this money to offset that cost.” Pennsylvania school districts have to pay tuition for students within their borders who opt to attend charter schools Enrollment in cyber charters in particular has risen by nearly 57% across the state since 2020 when the pandemic began pushing more families to explore the option Nearly 60,000 Pennsylvania students now attend cyber charters While a consensus is growing among state lawmakers that Pennsylvania charter school funding is broken The state uses the same decades-old formula to fund cyber charters as it does for brick-and-mortar charters despite cyber charters’ typically lower overhead costs A review by the state auditor general in February found that cyber charters have been accumulating large surpluses of public dollars and spending funds on “unusual” things like gift cards and vehicle payments The money that districts are using to offset some of the costs from charter school tuition comes from $500 million that lawmakers appropriated in the 2024-25 state budget Of the commonwealth’s 500 school districts which aimed to address districts’ “adequacy gaps” — the difference between the amount a district spends per student and the amount that district would need to spend to serve each child at an acceptable level The entire concept stemmed from a 2023 court ruling in which a judge found that Pennsylvania’s public school funding system was unconstitutionally inequitable and ordered lawmakers to fix it Cyber charter tuition wasn’t the biggest use of the funding that districts cited in the survey they told the state the money is going toward basic needs like salaries and benefits for teachers and other staffers But administrators for 73 school districts reported in the state’s survey that they are using adequacy funds to directly offset charter tuition costs these districts budgeted more than $34.5 million for this purpose Districts don’t always distinguish between costs associated with cyber and brick-and-mortar charter schools in the budget breakdowns they submit to the state and it is unclear exactly how much of this spending is driven by growth in cyber charter tuition in particular administrators at 19 school districts explicitly told the state that they are putting adequacy funds toward cyber charter tuition Penn Hills School District in the Pittsburgh suburbs is using all $860,000 of its adequacy funding to pay for increases in both charter and cyber charter tuition district chief financial officer John Zahorchak told Spotlight PA Zahorchak said federal pandemic relief funds previously lowered the district’s charter school burden He estimated the district spends about a fifth of its $100 million budget on charter tuition and added that even the new adequacy funding is “not enough to cover increases alone.” what we need is reform,” Zahorchak told Spotlight PA “We can’t raise our taxes enough to cover the increase and we’ve got serious cost increases out of our control.” a senior attorney for the Public Interest Law Center who advocates for equitable public school funding described districts’ dilemma over cyber charters as “pernicious.” “Districts are really hamstrung by this,” he said “They’re left with the bill and left without any tools to lower the bill.” ‘It’s not something that could be A handful of the districts that received adequacy funds attempted to lower their cyber charter bills in the long term They did so by investing in their own online schools or credit recovery programs seven districts are spending over $5.8 million on some form of online educational offering in addition to the districts that directly budgeted money for charter costs The vast majority of that money is being spent by the Scranton School District More than three-quarters of the district’s 9,300 students qualify as low-income and it received the sixth-most supplemental funding in the commonwealth Scranton’s superintendent and school board committed $5.2 million to maintain salaries and benefits for teachers in the district’s Cyber Academy The district started Cyber Academy in 2017 said it became more robust after the school received federal American Rescue Plan Act funds during the pandemic Putting so much adequacy funding into Cyber Academy is a “twofold investment.” The money both kept the program accessible after federal funding went away and allows the district to keep competing with the cyber charter programs to which it’s losing “a significant amount of money and tuition” every year anyway “Everyone’s seeing continued growth in the choice of cyber education be it in internal programs or cyber charters,” Keating said “It’s not something that could be ignored.” According to district spokesperson Sydney Toy Scranton paid just over $5 million for cyber charter tuition in the 2019-20 school year it spent over $11 million — that was more than half of its spending on charter tuition overall and nearly 4% of its entire 2023-24 budget Other school districts that told the state they budgeted adequacy money for similar purposes included rural Beaver County’s Freedom Area School District which put some of its money toward stipends for high school teachers who work in the district’s cyber program Still more districts are directing money toward virtual “credit recovery programs” that allow students to take online courses in subjects they previously failed Hanover and Greater Nanticoke Area School Districts of Luzerne County are among the ones taking that approach The two districts are also using part of their adequacy money to directly offset cyber charter tuition burdens both noting they have seen these costs increase in their response to the state survey Districts’ complaints over cyber charter costs come as members of the state House Education Committee hold a statewide series of hearings about the impact these schools have on districts and students At a session last week in Lancaster that focused on educational outcomes in the 14 cyber charters currently operating in Pennsylvania who heads the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators testified that cyber charters “rank in the bottom tier for academic achievement and growth.” She noted that PASA doesn’t want to get rid of these schools completely but said the organization strongly believes cyber charters need a new funding formula and more academic and financial accountability “Let’s work together to build a public education system inclusive of cyber charter schools that is equitable and committed to student success,” she said Cyber charter advocates were also represented former CEO of Pennsylvania’s largest — and most scrutinized — cyber charter school arguing that there are good reasons cyber charter enrollment has ballooned since the pandemic He said in their own reviews of parent motivations cyber charter administrators have found that families choose their schools because they “don’t want the typical sit-at-your-desk model” of education; their children have “anxiety or medical concerns;” and their children “are not safe in their local school district who is now president of the Pennsylvania coalition of Public Charter Schools also said he has heard complaints about districts’ own cyber programs including “lack of live teaching” and “overburdensome requirements for students to be eligible to participate,” and argued that lawmakers in favor of cutting cyber charter tuition haven’t done enough research The hearing also featured public school administrator Melanie Upton who oversees the online school option in Lancaster County’s Conestoga Valley School District She noted in her testimony that while the program is popular it struggles to compete with outside cyber charters and the district paid nearly $1.3 million in tuition for its students to attend external cybers last school year “Parents who have chosen an outside cyber option often note their lack of stringent regulations as a reason for their choice,” she said “When families return to CVSD from outside cyber schools the reason for the return is most often no previous knowledge of [the district’s cyber program] or lack of student success and support.” State lawmakers increasingly agree that cyber charters’ funding and oversight needs some level of change Education Committee leaders in both the GOP-controlled state Senate and the Democratic-led state House told Spotlight PA that while their conversations are always complicated by politics and disagreements over things like school vouchers — which Democrats largely oppose and Republicans support — they concur that action seems necessary who chairs her chamber’s committee on education you’ll see a lot more movement on this issue.” Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA contributed reporting for this story and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania JERSEY SHORE — If budget projections remain the same residents of the Jersey Shore Area School District who .. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to cancel $1 billion in school mental health grants LOCK HAVEN — The Express is holding its first Spring Vendor Event on Saturday WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprising 177,000 jobs in April as the job market showed resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars Hiring fell slightly from a revised 185,000 in March but that is above economist projections of 135,000 jobs The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.2% Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies — including massive import taxes — have clouded the outlook for the economy and the job market and raised fears that the American economy is headed toward recession yet many economists anticipate that a negative impact from trade wars will materialize this year for American workers and potentially “Politicians can count their lucky stars that companies are holding on to their workers despite the storm clouds forming that could slow the economy further in the second half of the year,” said Christopher Rupkey Transportation and warehousing companies added 29,000 jobs last month suggesting companies have built up inventory before imported goods are hit with new tariffs Healthcare companies added nearly 51,000 jobs and bars restaurants almost 17,000 and construction firms 11,000 Labor Department revisions shaved 58,000 jobs from February and March payrolls Average hourly earnings ticked up 0.2% from March and 3.8% from a year ago nearing the 3.5% that economists view as consistent with the 2% inflation the Federal Reserve wants to see Trump’s massive taxes on imports to the U.S are likely to raise costs for Americans and American businesses that depend on supplies from overseas They also threaten to slow economic growth His immigration crackdown threatens to make it more difficult for hotels restaurants and construction firms to fill job openings By purging federal workers and cancelling federal contracts Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency risks wiping out jobs inside the government and out The drastic changes have shaken markets and consumers reported Tuesday that Americans’ confidence in the economy fell for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic called the jobs report “reassuringly normal The fears of a softer labor market due to tariff uncertainty went unrealized last month … There are signs that businesses are reining in plans for hiring and capital spending and that consumers are turning more cautious toward discretionary spending.” American workers have at least one thing going for them Despite the uncertainty about fallout from Trump’s policies many employers don’t want to risk letting employees go — not after struggling to bring people back from the massive but short-lived layoffs from the pandemic the unemployment rate and the number of people filing claims for jobless benefits every week remain low by historical standards,” Boston College economist Brian Bethune said this week The federal government’s workforce fell by 9,000 on top of 17,000 job losses in February and March The full effect of Musk’s DOGE cuts may yet to be seen Bethune noted job cuts by the billionaire’s DOGE are still being challenged in court some of those leaving federal agencies were forced into early retirement and don’t count as unemployed Trump repeated his call for the Federal Reserve to lower its benchmark short-term interest rate Trump said on social media platform Truth Social that there is “NO INFLATION” and “employment strong.” Yet as long as the job market remains healthy the Fed will likely stay on the sidelines as it takes time to evaluate the impact of tariffs Fed chair Jerome Powell has underscored that the duties are likely to push up prices in the coming months making the central bank wary of the potential for higher inflation The Fed typically fights inflation with higher interest rates so it is unlikely to cut its key short-term rate anytime soon It may change course if layoffs spike and unemployment rises companies stand to benefit from Trump’s protectionist policies executive vice president of textile division at Milliken & Co. said that cheap Chinese imports have hurt business at the Spartanburg His division makes Polartec fabric for brands such as North Face and Patagonia and has closed six plants and reduced its payrolls 12% since 2019 could improve Milliken’s sales and hiring but there’s more optimism than pessimism,” he said yet many who have lost jobs say that it’s now harder to find work was laid off by a startup that uses virtual reality to train caregivers the Denver resident took some time off before beginning the job search in earnest He has a background in jobs training and economic development — a field heavily reliant on government grants Trump spending cuts have eliminated some grants and generated uncertainty about others Schunkewitz now says many nonprofits have postponed hiring “It’s just been silent in some cases,” he said “It’s very tricky to navigate.” He’s now focusing his job search on private companies Schunkewitz is also developing a business making charcuterie-to-go packs — cured salami but he said: “I hope it becomes a full-time job.” Thanks for visiting MILL HALL — The Clinton County Conservation District has teamed up with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Clinton County for this year’s annual spring plant sale With the two annual sales typically scheduled within weeks of one another it was decided they should collaborate and have the two sales simultaneously “We try and really promote native species for landowners to utilize within their landscaping There’s so many invasive (species) that are out there now We have some new ones this year — we have the Chinese Chestnut,” said Charly Bloom Clinton County Conservation District Watershed Specialist and Education Coordinator The trees and shrubs they have available this year range from shrubs perfect for privacy barriers to fruit-bearing trees like apple trees or elderberry shrubs “This year we’re trying to coordinate with (the Master Gardeners) If there is a certain tree (the public) tells us they want as long as it is a native we can try and order it We try to get what we hear (requested) the most,” said Bloom The Clinton County Conservation District have the following trees and shrubs available for purchase apple trees (‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘SuperChief’) and American cranberry The trees and shrubs listed will be available on a first-come Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Coordinator was enthusiastic about the partnership with the conservation district “This is our first year that we have done a plant sale with the conservation district We typically would only sell native plants We have a variety of colorful annuals,” said Counsil “We have sold out of a couple of things,” she continued Master Gardeners is a non-profit organization that utilizes the money made from events like these to fund a range of educational events and activities for adults and youth in Clinton County year-round “(This) is one of our major fundraisers to help us support activities throughout the year We appreciate everybody’s support and patronage,” said Counsil Master Gardeners have traditionally sold only native trees There are several reasons to incorporate native plants into your landscape Native plants grow naturally in our region and have adapted to our local climate and are essential for the survival of certain birds Native plants can withstand the environmental conditions reduce soil erosion and mitigate carbon impact The following native plants will be available for sale brought in pussy willows to sell from her own garden Some of the common garden vegetables and herbs included in the sale will be peppers Non-native flowers for sale include geraniums noted the pre-potted plants they were selling this year One of their Master Gardeners who enjoys creating them put five shade and five sunny pots together “The herbs are selling well,” said Gillen Shopping dates for this year’s tree sale will be Wednesday at the Clinton County Conservation District office Master Gardeners will also be available on Thursday afternoon from 4 to 7 p.m. there will also be additional hours on Saturday flowers and plants will vary as the event goes on HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania State Police officials should at least make public how a brazen arson attack on the governor’s residence occurred and whether there were failures in security the top Republican in the state House of Representatives said Wednesday 1 question I got when I went home that week from my constituents: How did this happen?” state House Minority Leader Jesse Topper (R. “I do think what happened and why it happened — the failures of the system — we do need some accountability for that,” Topper continued “And transparency is the best way to provide that.” Josh Shapiro and his family are protected by a specialized State Police unit that accompanies them to private and public events The agency has hired a former commissioner to conduct a third-party security review but neither State Police nor Shapiro’s office have promised to make any of the findings public and several friends celebrated the first night of Passover at the stately residence along the banks of the Susquehanna River They were asleep when 38-year-old Cody Balmer of Harrisburg allegedly jumped the perimeter fence Police say Balmer deployed Molotov cocktails and started fires inside several rooms The Democrat’s security detail has an office inside the official residence which sources say is staffed 24 hours a day Two troopers were on duty when Balmer allegedly broke in according to three sources who were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the matter State Police brass have been tight-lipped about the actions of those troopers including how quickly they became aware of the intruder and whether they were aware that Balmer had briefly entered the residence Other law enforcement sources told Spotlight PA that the detail’s top priority when encountering any type of security threat or breach is to remove the governor and his family from danger as quickly as possible Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated and the governor has said he has full confidence in State Police Balmer told law enforcement he would have beaten Shapiro with a hammer had he encountered the governor After scaling the fence and lying in wait for an unspecified amount of time That prompted one of the troopers to go outside to investigate and the trooper wasn’t able to spot him,” Shapiro said Balmer then proceeded down a brick walking path top State Police officials tapped one of the agency’s former commissioners Miller will be paid $23,489 and assisted by another retired State Police officer State Police officials said the review will include “a risk and vulnerability assessment” of the residence and its surrounding grounds It will also examine “monitoring systems According to a copy of the contract with State Police Miller said: “We will offer recommendations for consideration to mitigate any gaps discovered and apply industry best practices in our analysis to assist in preventing a future breach in perimeter security of the type that occurred in this case.” He added: “My team and I will interface with State Police personnel to better understand the scope of duty assignments and response protocols in place at the time of the attack as well as the security monitoring systems being utilized on April 13.” It is not clear whether the inquiry will assess the exact sequence of events and actions taken by the two troopers stationed at the residence that night State Police staffers sidestepped questions about whether Miller’s review will cover that aspect “The independent review will evaluate security protocols at the residence and property and response protocols to determine security gaps and recommend improvements,” spokesperson Myles Snyder told Spotlight PA another spokesperson wrote: “PSP is working to provide the independent firm with all the information relating to that night’s events — including the events before and after the arson attack — so they can do a comprehensive security review as was outlined in the press release and the contract Miller will determine what information is included in the final report.” Security experts said assessing the on-the-ground response is essential “Any kind of review and analysis of what happened has to be taken using a holistic approach — and that has to include every piece of this … including how troopers responded,” said J.J a retired FBI supervisory special agent who founded a private security consulting firm “is you are potentially missing something that needs to be corrected or needs to be improved.” Balmer removed gasoline from a lawn mower and poured it into Heineken bottles he found at his home He then walked an hour to the governor’s residence where he allegedly scaled the perimeter fence and threw the first of his homemade Molotov cocktails inside As flames engulfed a portion of the residence again scaling the perimeter fence and running away He later turned himself in at State Police headquarters PennLive reported that shortly after the attack Balmer also called a county dispatch center to take responsibility for the attack Balmer’s mother told several news outlets that he has a mental illness and had stopped taking his medication His brother told the Associated Press that Balmer had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and twice been treated at a psychiatric hospital Following past attacks or serious security breaches involving high-profile elected officials state and federal agencies have publicized information about their reviews of events NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites Friede has long had a fascination with reptiles and other venomous creatures He used to milk scorpions’ and spiders’ venom as a hobby and kept dozens of snakes at his Wisconsin home Hoping to protect himself from snake bites — and out of what he calls “simple curiosity” — he began injecting himself with small doses of snake venom and then slowly increased the amount to try to build up tolerance While no doctor or emergency medical technician — or anyone really — would ever suggest this is a remotely good idea experts say his method tracks how the body works When the immune system is exposed to the toxins in snake venom it develops antibodies that can neutralize the poison If it’s a small amount of venom the body can react before it’s overwhelmed And if it’s venom the body has seen before it can react more quickly and handle larger exposures Friede has withstood snakebites and injections for nearly two decades and still has a refrigerator full of venom he shows off swollen fang marks on his arms from black mamba “I wanted to push the limits as close to death as possible to where I’m just basically teetering right there and then back off of it,” he said asking them to study the tolerance he’d built up And there is a need: Around 110,000 people die from snakebite every year according to the World Health Organization And making antivenom is expensive and difficult It is often created by injecting large mammals like horses with venom and collecting the antibodies they produce These antivenoms are usually only effective against specific snake species and can sometimes produce bad reactions due to their nonhuman origins When Columbia University’s Peter Kwong heard of Friede We had a very special individual with amazing antibodies that he created over 18 years.” In a study published Friday in the journal Cell Kwong and collaborators shared what they were able to do with Friede’s unique blood: They identified two antibodies that neutralize venom from many different snake species with the aim of someday producing a treatment that could offer broad protection It’s very early research — the antivenom was only tested in mice and researchers are still years away from human trials And while their experimental treatment shows promise against the group of snakes that include mambas and cobras there is much work to do,” said Nicholas Casewell a snakebite researcher at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in an email Casewell was not involved with the new study Friede’s journey has not been without its missteps Among them: He said after one bad snake bite he had to cut off part of his finger And some particularly nasty cobra bites sent him to the hospital and he’s excited that his 18-year odyssey could one day save lives from snakebite But his message to those inspired to follow in his footsteps is quite simple: “Don’t do it,” he said Match Recap: Women's Tennis | 4/11/2025 4:27:00 PM | - Tyler McIntosh Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting the trick to a long life — and in her case it really has been — is not to argue became the world’s oldest living person according to the Gerontology Research Group died on Wednesday at the tender age of 116 I listen and I do what I like,” she said from her nursing home in Surrey in the village of Shipton Bellinger in the south of England five years before the outbreak of World War I She was the second youngest of eight siblings where she stayed for three years before returning to England and they were stationed in Hong Kong and Gibraltar They had two daughters whom they raised in the U.K Hallmark Lakeview Luxury Care Home in Camberley posted pictures of her cutting a cake and wearing a “115” tiara in a Facebook post on Thursday “Huge congratulations to Lakeview resident Ethel on becoming the oldest person in the world What an incredible milestone and a true testament to a life well-lived,” it said in an accompanying statement Here’s to celebrating your remarkable journey!” The title of the oldest person ever is held by French woman Jeanne Calment EMPORIUM — A Penn State Extension in-person workshop will provide evidence-based training aimed at saving lives .. 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Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 4/21/2025 5:36:00 PM | Taylor Brown Associate Director of Sports Information & Media Thanks for visiting PA – The month of April gets its name from the Latin word aperio meaning “to open” because plants begin to grow now Spring is also a great time to open opportunities and grow with a career at the United States Postal Service Some of the top reasons to look for a career are financial stability growth – all excellent reasons to apply to the Postal Service the most trusted federal agency in the country We offer a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities nationwide with over 2,000 job functions that provide room for growth and promotion. 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Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage products and services to fund its operations Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service RALPH WILSON/For The Express Shore's Bella Hensler competes in the girls shot put during a Freshman/Sophomore track and field PHAC meet at Williamsport Area High School on Saturday Jersey Shore saw success in both boys and girls track and field competition at the PHAC North Freshman/Sophomore Invitational at Williamsport High School on Saturday Jersey Shore’s girls team finished third in the team standings with 75.5 points behind only Williamsport (161.5) and Hughesville (144) Williamsport won the boys title with 222 points and Montoursville took second (115) Jersey Shore freshman Aaralynn Kimble had a solid performance on Saturday The Bulldog took home a first-place finish in the high jump after clearing 4 feet She won thanks to criteria as a total of four competitors cleared the 4-8 height She beat out Mifflinburg’s Lylla Moyer Hughesville’s Anna Easton and Loyalsock’s Alyson Hughes Kimble also took third in the 100 with a time of 13.23 behind only Mifflinburg’s Makenna Fogle (12.92) and Hughesville’s Katelyn Temple (13.18) Kimble was a second-place finisher with a time of 46.46 roughly a second-and-a-half behind Williamsport sophomore Aubrey Phillips-Cobb Jersey Shore’s Chloe Corson was sixth in the 300 hurdles in 52.58 RALPH WILSON/For The ExpressRunners compete in the boys 3200 during a Freshman/Sophomore track and field PHAC meet at Williamsport Area High School on Saturday Kimble would run a time of 26.71 to take second in the 200 and was just a second behind Williamsport sophomore Geiani Whaley (25.73) Jersey Shore also had a second-place finisher in sophomore Sienna Bowlan who threw the discus 86-3 and was behind only Warrior Run freshman Annabelle Pierce (97-9) Bowlan would claim third in the shot put as well with a throw of 29-8 1/2 The only higher finishers were Loyalsock freshman Zaryah Hawkins-Pegues (36-3) and Warrior Run freshman Annabelle Pierce (31-2) Taylor Heaton cleared 7-0 to take fifth in the pole vault while teammate Brooke Charney Mackendra Stoetzel finished tied for 11th in the long jump with a distance of 13-3 1/2 Charney would also take 10th in the triple jump with a leap of 28-0 1/2 Bella Hensler was a third-place finisher in the javelin as the Bulldogs took home the third Makckendra Stoetzel took fourth with a throw of 70-6 and Josephine Renninger took fifth with a throw of 66-11 the Bulldogs highest-placing finisher was sophomore Jake Machmer The Bulldog took second in the discus after throwing 109-3 and was behind only Williamsport’s Cordoza Minor who won with a throw of 133-1 Leighten Walters of Shore was an eighth-place finisher with a throw of 87-7 The Bulldogs also had success thanks to Khani McCray McCray took third in the triple jump with a jump of 38-1 He was behind only Williamsport’s Brayden Ungard (44-9 1/2) and Loyalsock’s Tyler Kennedy (38-5) McCray would also take fifth in the long jump with a leap of 17-8 1/2 Montoursville’s BRayden Burkett won with a jump of 18-10 1/2 Jayden Weaver was a sixth-place finisher for Jersey Shore in the 800 with a time of 2:15.09 Williamsport’s Noah Baird won with a tiem fo 2:04.55 Christian Derrick of Jersey Shore took seventh in the shot put with a throw of 36-7 and teammate Machmer took eighth with a throw of 35-8 Brady Allison took sixth in the 1,600 in 4:58.24 while teammate Samuel Davis took seventh with a time of 4:59.79 Jersey Shore’s Jayden Weaver also competed in the event and took 10th with a time of 5:02.13 RALPH WILSON/For The Express Shore's Mitchell Branton's competes in the pole vault during a Freshman/Sophomore track and field PHAC meet at Williamsport Area High School on Saturday the Bulldogs’ Orrin Pennycoff took 10th (53.74) Bryce Winslow of Montoursville finished in first with a time of 40.73 Davis would place sixth in the 3,200 with a time of 10:58.87 as Williamsport’s Lauger Waldman won in 10:32.26 Jersey Shore’s Mitchell Branton took ninth in the boys pole vault competition with a height of 9-0 Warrior Run’s Gideon Kinnel cleared 12-6 to win Expected rain in the forecast on Saturday in addition to possible showers on Monday has caused the District 4 boys .. Sugar Valley rallied from an early three-run deficit and pulled off a shocking upset Commonwealth University-Lock Haven's Council of Exceptional Children student group hosted the 21st annual Kent's Fest Celebration on Friday The musical talent show for children and adults with disabilities brought together area schools in a heartwarming celebration of creativity "Out of This World," lived up to its name as students from various special education programs took the stage to showcase their stellar performances Approximately 500 students in grades kindergarten through 12 from Keystone Central South Williamsport and East Lycoming school districts participated with more than 550 attendees coming to watch the performances throughout the day A special addition to this year's Kent's Fest was an opportunity for participants and the community to look at Glossner's Concrete "Autism Awareness" concrete truck which was parked outside of the East Campus gym during the event Twenty Lock Haven student-volunteers helped plan students created posters for each classroom based on their selected song performance helped with decorations and delivered T-shirts to participants students supported classrooms and performers we continue to have new classrooms that want to be involved in the event We had 38 total performances this year and every participant that I engage with during the event is having such a fantastic time The community truly looks forward to this event year after year I continue to feel honored to bring such a special event to the community," said Dr event coordinator and professor in the Department of Early Childhood and Exceptionality Programs Event sponsors included the Clinton County Community Foundation Reese's Print Shop in Lock Haven donated the event programs and Lowe's of Mill Hall donated water and additional supplies Other event contributors included CU-Lock Haven's CEC student group Troy Breon provided DJ services and other individual donors ©2025 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania LOCK HAVEN — Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning of the possibility of strong and severe thunderstorms across the region this afternoon and evening Most of the worst of these storms are expected to stay to our northwest the chance does exist for them to maintain sufficient strength upon reaching our area for serious damage to be possible The forecast suggests strong warming today This will provide plenty of energy for thunderstorms to build as the instability of a frontal system will lift towards the area today Strong winds are the chief threat our area is expected to have to worry about with bow echoes — also known as derechos in the most severe and long-lived examples — possible in localized areas NWS is also advising of the possibility of an isolated tornado more likely in the northwestern region of the state One of the uncertainties on Monday afternoon is the amount of cloud cover expected ahead of the storms the less instability will be present and the weaker the storms will become will allow the storms to strengthen further and stay strong longer — and possibly affect our area more Training thunderstorms — which subsequently cross the same spots over and over again — are also a concern with these storms heavy rains may add up to a rapid inch or more of rain Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected Thursday through Saturday long-range models are showing a high pressure center developing over the mid-Atlantic which looks to keep storm systems away from us for a while WASHINGTON (AP) — Personnel cuts across the Defense Department will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more .. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gasoline this .. Thanks for visiting Set along the Susquehanna River overlooking signature Central Pennsylvanian shops and places to eat we’re perfectly situated for you to find a new point of view or simply see things from a different perspective Our levee riverwalk — a nice jog or fun bike ride steps from campus leading to Insta-worthy backdrops the campus bell tower is always within earshot … a landmark to guide you home through your first year to your last a comfort you’ll certainly capture on your phone under the neighboring Lock Haven archway on graduation day and each time you return as an alum 98% of recent Lock Haven graduates were employed or pursuing graduate school within six months of graduation Lock Haven offers a diverse array of academic programs designed to cater to a wide range of interests and career goals With numerous undergraduate and graduate options the university emphasizes a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills Among Lock Haven’s most popular and unique programs: physician assistant and it all starts with our flagship all-you-care-to-eat dining facility Here you’ll dine on hearty home-cooked meals hit up the Bentley Market for a fresh smoothie and your favorite snack treats You’ll find ample opportunities at The Haven for all levels of fitness and athletic ability — including playing on or cheering for one of 21 intercollegiate athletics programs Get competitive or go the recreational route Get in the game by testing your mettle during intramural competition (such as bowling men’s and women’s flag football) or step up and square off against our rivals as a member of a club team You're coming to an accepting and supportive environment that fosters a strong commitment to cultural enrichment and social awareness Commonwealth University recently recognized the Class of 2024 with commencement ceremonies held on all three campuses Among the more than 2,100 graduates were standouts Kimberly Speece at Bloomsburg; Austin Melius at Lock Haven; and Isabella Folino at Mansfield Game Recap: Baseball | 4/11/2025 6:15:00 PM | - Tyler McIntosh Thanks for visiting LOCK HAVEN — Brendan Berthold is running as a Democratic write-in candidate for Lock Haven City Council Berthold has lived much of his life in Centre County but has been in Lock Haven throughout his high school years as a member of the Bellefonte swim teams competing against Central Mountain at the Commonwealth University- Lock Haven pool Berthold is an instructional designer at Penn State University helping professors design classes and using the latest technology effectively to create the coursework to educate students in the 21st century He also teaches an introductory course in Art and Architecture there “I’d like the opportunity to serve the community on city council help promote recreation and improve services This city has amazing resources and events for all ages that need to be supported and encouraged along with business organizations like the Tourism Bureau need to tell our story,” he said Write-in Brendan Berthold on your mail-in ballot or in person on May 20th!” he said LOCK HAVEN — One person was killed and two others were injured in a violent two-vehicle crash on Route 220 state police and other emergency responders confirmed who was in a Mazda CX-5 driven by his wife It was determined that Meyer was traveling south in the northbound lane Two helicopters were dispatched to the scene and landed on the highway but only one was used to fly one of the victims to a trauma center It was believed that Evan Geisewite was pronounced dead at UPMC Lock Haven Debris from the crash covered both north and southbound lanes The northbound lane was shut down for a considerable amount of time while fire police were able to keep open one southbound lane Mill Hall and Dunnstown all responded to the crash Hughesville’s Shea McCusker felt great in the 1,600 He started out with two great splits to open the event running a 1:06.578 in the first 400 and had a time of 2:14.345 by the halfway point of the race Mary’s Jacob Neidmyer and State College’s Theo Opperman Both runners were within a second of the Spartan after 800 meters and McCusker knew it “When I made the move in lap two and started going we’re going.’ I felt the State College guy was behind me racing but I was just trying to run as a hard as I could.,” McCusker said “I wasn’t thinking of anything other than finish the race.” but took home a first-place finish in the process at the Lock Haven High School Classic on Saturday afternoon The Hughesville senior ran a time of 4:24.70 to win the race by seven seconds as he pulled away in the final leg of the 1,600 over Nedimyer and Opperman After running a 1:06.578 in the first 400 and a 1:07.768 for the next 400 he closed out the race with even faster splits His third 400 was a 1:05.970 and he ran even faster for the final 400 meters so not really happy about that but I finished the race,” the Spartan said “It helps a lot (having someone push you) Having someone to chase or someone chasing you it helps motivate you and you think ‘I can’t lose at this point,'” McCusker said “You feel good but it’s like ‘I can’t lose.’ It’s fun that way.” McCusker noted that the mile is his best event and something he’s striving to get even better at throughout the season “Haven’t been able to improve as much as I wanted to this year We’re getting there,” McCusker said Saturday’s Lock Haven High School Classic Invitational served as a bit of a precursor for the District 4 meet which is only weeks away and it helps numerous runners — including McCusker — get prepared “I think this one and last one were very good We can find little spots where I can improve,” McCusker said just right here ew can fix this or we can fix that we came out and fixed my middle lap and ran faster than last week I think it’s really a identifier for districts to be like ‘OK we’re in a good spot.'” McCusker wasn’t the only area athlete to see the top of the podium on Saturday in boys competition Williamsport’s Brayden Ungard won the high jump by clearing 6 feet Aiden O’Neill of Williamson claimed a victory in the pole vault with a height of 14-6 Central Mountain’s Sam Wible won with a time of 49.92 setting a PR in the process as he outran Ungard Williamsport’s Tevin Williams took third (50.13) “I usually want to get out and this time I think that’s what made it a lot better time With like 150 to go it’s just a mental game I’m already very tired and I just kind of use my arms to open up as much as I can.” Jersey Shore’s Zack Kendall ran a time of 40.02 to beat Montoursville sophomore Bryce Winslow in the 300 hurdles by less than half a second (40.49) Lewisburg senior standout Jonathan Hess ran a time of 9:12.13 to win the 3,200 and broke the meet record by an impressive 16 seconds He also won by 18 seconds in the race as no one was close to catching him in the final few laps it was Lewisburg’s Haneef Shavers who ran a time of 15.19 to win by more than half a second as he was just 0.20 seconds from matching his PR Williamsport’s Kye Diakite took third (15.76) For me to run 15.1 and we literally don’t have a track I feel like it’s good,” Shavers said Dylan Scheller of South Williamsport PR’d in the triple jump 2 1/4 inches for second place behind only Oswayo Valley’s Lachlan Tabacheck (46-2 3/4) “It feels great and I want to build off those two marks with districts coming up and hopefully states coming up Looking to build off the PRs and hopefully PR again,” Scheller said “It gets you fired up when you see people jump big jumps and it makes me want to jump farther It helps me get locked in and fired up for the triple jump.” Williamsport’s Alex Takach was a second-place finisher in the 100 as well as the sophomore ran a time of 11.03 behind only State College senior Jesse Myers (10.77) Teammate Brayden Ungard took third (11.29) my blocks have been lackluster all season and I felt like I really improved today,” Takach said but I’ll work as hard as I can to get it where I want it to be The 200s improving a lot and I’m really proud of my 200 this year.” The area also saw a bunch of other athletes take third or better Hughesville’s Tyce Shaner finished second in the 800 with a time of 1:59.36 two seconds behind State College’s Owen Coughlin Williamsport’s Nathaniel Woods took second in the 200 in 22.56 just behind Altoona’s Colin Etters (23.32) Winslow of Montoursville finished third in the event in 22.85 Milton’s Joel Langdon was a second-place finisher in the high jump (6-3) and Hernandez Michael of Lewisburg took third in the pole vault (13-6) Williamsport’s Aiden Everett took second in the long jump (22-1 3/4) while Scheller took third (21-8 1/4) and Everett was also a third-place finisher in the triple jump (43-7) Lewisburg’s Jacob Gose took second in the shot put with a throw of 51-9 behind only State College’s Andrew Pak-Blyzniuk (54-5 1/2) Williamsport’s Cordoza Minor took third in the discus with a throw of 145-0 while State College’s Nathan Haas won thanks to throwing a meet-record 176-7 Central Mountain’s Damien Winner took third in the 2,000 steeplechase with a time of 6:36.40 right behind Lewisburg’s Grayson Barner (6:34.99) who took second (Top 6 finishers listed; names for relay teams not available) LOCK HAVEN — It was within the span of roughly an hour that Jersey Shore’s Olivia Spotts and Zack Kendall both .. Penn State’s annual Blue-White Game is more of a bargain (free) than a true indicator of expectations for the ..