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Rep. GT Thompson announces campaign for reelection

HOWARD — Incumbent Republican Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Thursday that he would seek a 10th term in Congress. The longest-serving member of Pennsylvania’s House delegation, Thompson, 66, represents Pennsylvania’s 15th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which is ...

Rep. Joe Hamm calls out waste, fraud in state welfare system

A state lawmaker serving the region believes more emphasis should be placed on eliminating waste, fraud and abuse in the welfare system. State Rep. Joe Hamm, R-Hepburn Township, serving the 84th House district, said he believes tackling that issue is among the ways to reduce the annual budget ...

Loyalsock woman left homeless following Thursday night blaze

A woman was left homeless Thursday night when fire destroyed her residence at 730 Starr Road, less than a mile off of Warrensville Road, in Loyalsock Township. "She was helped out by neighbors. She brought one of her dogs out with her, but at least two others are believed to have perished," ...

Montgomery school board approves a variety of items

The Montgomery Area School Board approved a range of measures during its recent monthly meeting. Following the approval of a change to the district’s foreign exchange policy allowing the board to approve applications for placement at any time during the school year, the board approved a ...

Commercial developments eyed in Loyalsock Township

Two retail developments, a Books-A-Million and Wing Stop, are exploring locations in Loyalsock Township. For those who love books and gifts, a Books-A-Million, also known as BAM, has expressed an intention to occupy commercial space at the site of the former Party City, 1738 E. Third St. in ...