UNIVERSITY PARK — Counties in Pennsylvania that contained or were near cultivated cropland had significantly higher melanoma rates compared to other regions, according to a new study led by scientists at Penn State. Researchers at Penn State Cancer Institute analyzed five years of ...
The cliche about onions having many layers is true. For example, this was supposed to be a fun recollection about two drunks and a jailbreak that occurred a century ago here in Lock Haven. Yet, as the pages of local newspapers opened, the story of a man named Earl Hartman took center stage and came to life. He exploded off the pages with compassion, friendship, tragedy and a clear case of alcoholism. A local man named Guy Helms had been captured by law enforcement for publicly being in an inebriated state and, according to the Lock Haven Express, from Monday, Nov. 9, 1925, Helms ...
JERSEY SHORE — Penn State Extension invites community members to attend Boosting Financial Wellness, a free, one-hour workshop designed to help individuals make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial health. The session, “Financial Clutter,” will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Aging–Jersey Shore, 641 Cemetery Street (Tiadaghton Gardens), Jersey Shore, PA 17740. Participants will learn practical strategies to organize financial documents, simplify record keeping, and reduce financial stress. The ...
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — The first thing that hits you at the World Cheese Awards is the smell. As the 37th edition — part competition, part a celebration of cheese — kicked off in Switzerland on Thursday, some visitors might wish the offerings had more holes. With descriptions of ...
Not so many years ago, a typical advent calendar was a basic cardboard box containing some chocolates or other candies behind little daily windows. Today, advent calendars have evolved into creatively designed collections that dispense items ranging from pet toys to soaps, fishing equipment to art supplies. They make for festive decor, and appeal to our love of ritual, surprise and small things. Of course, if you’re gifting an advent calendar, you’ll want to give it early, in time for your recipients to count down the days to Christmas or a milestone. Here are some countdown ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Online betting is more accessible than ever, with 14% of U.S. adults saying they bet on professional or college sports online either frequently or occasionally, according to a February poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. It’s also in the ...
