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LANA MUTHLER [email protected] LOCK HAVEN It’s a relatively light primary election ballot in Clinton County with only two county row offices on the ballot and four seats on the Keystone Central School Board open. But there are a few contested races with some names from the past showing their faces in municipalities that may bring out a heavier than expected voter turnout, especially in those regions. The primary election is Tuesday, May 18, and basically is just for registered Republicans and registered Democrats who may vote only on their party’s ballot to move candidates into the November 2 General Election, when the Republicans and Democrats can vote for candidates of any party. ....
LAURA JAMESON [email protected] LOCK HAVEN Lock Haven City Council approved a request to close the Grove Street entrance of the East Church Street parking lot for outdoor dining this summer. Don Powers, owner of The Old Corner, made the request during Monday night’s city council meeting. The Old Corner is located at the corner of Grove and Church streets and due to its small size and limited indoor capacity caused by COVID-19 restrictions, cannot serve many customers indoors, Powers said. “I can really only get one table inside for health and safety reasons,” Powers said. Once restrictions ease up he said he may be able to fit up to seven people in the space, however that won’t be enough to sustain the business. ....
Apr 5, 2021 LOCK HAVEN – Lock Haven City Council approved a request to close the Grove Street entrance of the East Church Street Parking Lot for outdoor dining. Don Powers, owner of The Old Corner, made the request during Monday night’s city council meeting. The Old Corner is located at the corner of Grove and Church streets and due to its small size and limited indoor capacity caused by COVID-19 restrictions, cannot serve many customers indoors, Powers said. “I can really only get one table inside for health and safety reasons,” Powers said. Once restrictions ease up he said he may be able to fit up to seven people in the space however that won’t be enough to sustain the business. ....
PHOTO PROVIDED The Clinton County Democratic Committee welcomed Jill Beck, candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court, last Friday afternoon to meet voters and residents of Lock Haven. She joined members of the Clinton County Democrats in gathering signatures for candidates to appear on the May primary ballot for judicial and local elections. “It’s exciting to meet our candidates in person,” said Democratic Chairwoman Rose Reeder. “I am delighted that Jill Beck could stop in to speak with us and meet our voters. It shows she is committed to her message of treating all Pennsylvanians equally.” Pictured, from left, front, are Denise Maris, Rose Reeder, Jill Beck, Lauri Schaitkin, Alex DiCostanzo and Dan Reeder; back, Stephanie Waltz and Joe Waltz. Several Clinton County candidates have also been meeting voters during the petition period. City Council candidates Steve Stevenson and Alex DiCostanzo, and Clinton County Coroner candidate Zach Hanna have all met with potent ....
From staff reports LOCK HAVEN Lock Haven City Council would like the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to put the brakes on integrating Lock Haven University with Bloomsburg and Mansfield. Council this week unanimously approved a resolution opposing the proposed merger of the three institutions. Councilman Bill Mincer offered the measure, saying PASSHE needs to do a more in-depth study of any merger’s impact on the students, community and economy. His resolution came one day before PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein met virtually with LHU faculty and staff, and a few days before Greenstein’s scheduled testimony before the General Assembly. ....