2019 CITY REAL ESTATE TAXES ARE TO BE MAILED FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019

Welcome to the City of Lock Haven.  Incorporated as a City of the Third Class by Act 601 of 1870, Lock Haven is the county seat of Clinton County located in north-central Pennsylvania. The City lies between the banks of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and the Bald Eagle Creek. The City of Lock Haven is the largest municipality in Clinton County, encompassing 2.3 square miles with a population of 9,770.

City Council is considering the adoption of a Noise Ordinance.  First reading of the ordinance took place on Monday, March 4 and second reading will take place on March 18.  The public is invited to review the ordinance (click here to download a copy).  A copy can be obtained in the office of the City Manager at 20 E Church Street, Lock Haven.  Comments on the proposed ordinance will be received in writing to the City Manager and can be made in person at the March 18 meeting.  If adopted by Council, the ordinance would take effect 20 days after adoption.

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Select photos on this site are used by permission of local photographer David B. Kawchak.  For prints or to explore works by this local artist, visit his website.