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Claysburg-Kimmel School District faces $1.4M deficit

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CLAYSBURG — According to preliminary figures, the Claysburg-Kimmel School District is facing a roughly $1.4 million deficit for the 2026-27 school year. Without a tax increase, anticipated expenditures total $17.1 million, and revenue is $15.7 million, according to business manager Dena ...

State’s fentanyl crisis easing, but not yet defeated

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The rate of Pennsylvania’s fentanyl deaths has collapsed over the last two years, though the fight is far from over, according to one of the most senior law enforcement leaders who visited the commonwealth last week. FBI Director Kash Patel came to Allentown for a roundtable hosted by ...

Blair County seeking bids for prison medical care provider

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HOLLIDAYSBURG — Blair County will advertise for bids from companies interested in providing medical care to inmates at the county prison. Blair County currently relies on PrimeCare, a Harrisburg-based company, based on a contract signed three years ago. But with that contract expiring later ...

Cambria County commissioners approve new solicitor, labor counsel

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FALLENTIMBER — The Cambria County commissioners approved a new county solicitor and labor counsel by a 2-1 vote during their meeting Thursday at the Reade Township Volunteer Fire Department. The commissioners voted to approve the Johnstown-based law firm Spence Custer to act as the ...