Author: Grace Miller

Wind Advisory

National Weather Service in State College has issued a Wind Advisory from 10 AM – 6 PM today with winds 15-25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. High winds are also in the forecast for tomorrow. We are asking residents to refrain from the use of fire pits/devices over the next 2 days. Thank you.

COVID-19: Resources for Parents

With schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents may be looking for resources to keep children engaged in learning throughout the day. Below are some of my favorites. As always, you can learn about school closures, free meals and more at the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s webpage. Scholastic Learn At Home Program – for all ages www.scholastic.com/learnathome WITF Learning at Home – curriculum content… Read More

Presidential Primary Rescheduled for June 2

The presidential primary has been rescheduled for June 2 due to the coronavirus. Dauphin County Board of Elections is encouraging voters to consider using the “Mail In” ballot option. Registered voters can apply for mail-in or absentee ballots by going to www.VotesPA.com/ApplyMailBallot to apply online.

Gov. Wolf and Sec. of Health Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin and Schuylkill Counties, Extend School Closures Indefinitely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2020 View Online Governor Wolf’s Amended Order Secretary of Health’s Amended Order Stay at Home Guidance Harrisburg, PA – As COVID-19 cases continue to grow and the state continues to seek relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised their “Stay at Home” orders to include… Read More

Update – Trash Pickup

Effective Monday, March 30th, Penn Waste will be enforcing the following collection mandates in an effort to protect their frontline team members and as a result of having a limited workforce during this COVID-19 pandemic:   • All trash must be bagged and tied. If you’re in a municipality that has a mobile cart, all bags must be placed inside your mobile cart. Loose items… Read More

Economic Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

News is rapid-fire these days as new resources become available to the business community. Many state and federal governmental organizations are opening new funding streams to help provide relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Listed below are just a few of these tools. If you’re unsure what options are best for you, please reach out to CREDC@HBGRC.ORG.   COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA)… Read More

State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15

The deadline to file 2019 state personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue has been extended by 90 days to July 15. The Internal Revenue Service also extended the federal filing deadline to the same date.   All penalties and interest on 2019 personal income tax payments will also be waived through the new deadline. The deadline is also extended for taxpayers who… Read More