Clinton County, PA

LAMAR TWP., CLINTON CO. (WOLF) — One person was left dead after a crash in Lamar Township last night- State Police say they initiated a traffic stop on a 2004 Nissan Titan on I-80 milemarker 178 in Lamar Township. The driver allegedly failed to stop and fled at a high...

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Authorities say one person died in a Centre County crash following a police chase that started in Clinton County Wednesday night. State police say they tried to pull over a driver around 8 p.m. on I-80 westbound near mile marker 178 in Lamar Township, but the driver refused to stop.

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Defense counsel has waived the first court appearance for the teenager charged with homicide in the shooting death of his friend. A preliminary hearing for Brian St. John III, 19, had been scheduled for this Thursday morning but defense counsel Wednesday morning notified Clinton County Court the decision to waive. Instead St. John’s formal arraignment in court will be scheduled for early July.

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, PA – Each year the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority provides a $1,000 scholarship to a fulltime high school senior or college freshman student residing in Clinton County. This year’s John B. Hoy Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipient is Alexis Strouse from Beech Creek. Alexis graduated in June from Central Mountain High School where she had been involved with many clubs and sports for the last four years.

Over 130 people were registered for the Clinton County Economic Partnership Time Out, hosted by the Piper Aviation Museum and Sentimental Journey to Cub Haven Inc. And just about that many showed up to the museum on Wednesday night to learn more about a unique and major piece of the county’s history. CCEP President Mike Flanagan welcomed everyone to the event, followed by Commissioner and museum board member Angela Harding, who encouraged everyone to tour the facility and learn about such a crucial part of the area’s history. Newly elected board president Ron Dremel gave tours of the facility, with many taking him up on the offer as he spoke about the history of the Piper planes and its impact on the world. Dremel replaces long time president John Bryerton. After the tours were complete, those in attendance were able to enjoy delicious food and conversation at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds and watch as planes jetted off from the runway.

This transition from spring to summer has been a lot more enjoyable in 2021 than it was in 2020. We can’t proclaim victory over COVID-19, but the numbers continue to go in the right direction. As a result, our long-sought “normalcy” gets closer every week. June 2021 will be in...

LOCK HAVEN — This Friday, the City of Lock Haven’s Summer Concert Series kicks off with a crowd favorite — The Lindy Sisters!. Costumes, seamed hosiery, red lips, hats and gloves, choreography, big band swing, vintage microphones and harmony — that’s the Lindy Sisters, a retrospective 1940s trio of songstresses with three-part harmony reminiscent of the Andrew Sisters.

LOCK HAVEN – After numerous continuances and rescheduling of preliminary hearings, Brian St. John III, 19, of Lock Haven, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. St. John, charged with criminal homicide in the shooting death of Jakob L. Haines, 21, of Beech Creek on Feb. 26, was scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. today.

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — If you're in the Lock Haven area this week, you may want to look to the sky. This week is the 35th Sentimental Journey Fly-in at the Piper Memorial Airport in Clinton County. "The weather is so good, and the people are coming in. I have...

A South Dakota man died in a crash Wednesday after leading a police pursuit into Centre County, state police at Lamar wrote in a statement. The chase began about 8 p.m. Wednesday in Clinton County. An officer attempted to stop a 2004 Nissan Titan for speeding, but the man continued driving along Interstate 80 at a “high rate of speed,” police wrote.

LOCK HAVEN — The 35th Sentimental Journey Fly-In went off with a whistle during the opening ceremony at the Castanea Fire Hall Campgrounds. A salute to the Star Spangled Banner was presented by The Lindy Sisters. Pilots, patrons, and coordinators stood around in anticipation for this year’s Sentimental Journey, as...

LOCK HAVEN – The City of Lock Haven’s Summer Concert Series will kick off this weekend with two fan favorites. The Lindy Sisters will return to the series on Friday at 6 p.m. on the Grove and Main Street stage during the Pedestrian Mall. The group will perform until 8 p.m.

LOCK HAVEN — State police at Lamar announced they will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint during the Fourth of July holiday in Clinton County. The checkpoint will be targeting a high DUI-related crash area, according to compiled statistical data. It is being conducted to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related crashes.

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday provided a weekly update, noting a seven-day case increase of 1,370 cases, 858 fewer new cases across the state compared to the previous week, and a percent positivity at 1.4%, compared to last week’s 1.9%. It was a much improved picture in Clinton...

LAMAR, PA – Own a horse? Did you know that Pennsylvania law requires you to have a Manure Management Plan?. That’s right. Anyone that has livestock, even one horse, is required by the State to have a written Manure Management Plan. The reason for this is because one mature horse can produce up to 61 pounds of manure each day. That’s eleven tons a year. The good news is, you do not need to be a Certified Nutrient Management Planner to write a manure plan for your backyard horse and pasture and the Clinton County Conservation District is happy to assist you with the effort.

MILL HALL — Mill Hall Borough Council tabled a resignation submitted by councilman Fred Bucheit, in an effort to have more time to find a replacement. Borough solicitor Paul Ryan told council that once they accept the resignation, they’d have 30 days to appoint a replacement. Council’s next meeting will fall after 30 days on July 27.

LOCK HAVEN — It’s going to be a great day in downtown Lock Haven Saturday. With partly sunny skies and warm weather, it’ll be perfect for Downtown Lock Haven Inc.’s annual Best of Clinton County. This one-day festival on Main Street will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with...

The following calls were received at the Clinton County Communications Center:. — At 1:51 p.m., Woolrich Fire Co. responded to a tree down on German Road / Beagle Club Road in Dunnstable Township. The call ended at 2:03 p.m. — At 4:18 p.m., Lock Haven Hand-in-Hand Fire Co., Lock Haven...

MILL HALL — Due to lack of interest in virtual camp and increasingly relaxed Covid-19 restrictions across the state, the Clinton County Conservation District has decided to hold its annual Conservation Camp in-person. Capacity will be limited to 15 students and activities will be held outside at the district’s pavilions...

LOCK HAVEN — Each year the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority provides a $1,000 scholarship to a fulltime high school senior or college freshman student residing in Clinton County. This year’s John B. Hoy Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipient is Alexis Strouse from Beech Creek. Alexis graduated in June from Central...