LOCK HAVEN — It’s fun, it’s free and it’s playing at the STEP Inc. building twice a month. The “Twisted Racquet-Tears” bring together a talented group of local musicians who share one simple mission: to spread the joy of music. The band, led by founding members Bruce Wooley and ...
BOSTON (AP) — When Lambert started losing his vision and slowing down a few steps, it became clear that he needed to be relocated to a place where he could age safely and still be with his friends. But he couldn’t be placed in just any nursing home — because he is a critically ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have long puzzled over the origins of a mysterious dinosaur excavated in the 1940s: Was it a young T. rex or another type of dinosaur? At first, researchers had only a tyrannosaur skull to go by, making it hard to tell if it belonged to a child or adult. Another skull and skeleton nicknamed Jane added to the debate, but didn’t settle the controversy. Now a research team said there’s new evidence that resolves the case. The latest clue comes from a complete skeleton — first uncovered in 2006 in Montana — that scientists say identifies the mystery ...
November is the month for thanks: Thank you, Sons and Daughters of Italy, and all who purchased a spaghetti dinner! See you next year!! Thank you, Dogwood Circle Garden Club and Sue Boland, for work in the Heisey’s garden beds. We thank John and Joyce Gummo as we dedicate the “Yard Jockey” engine at the Castanea Railroad Station at 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. The latest donation from John and Joyce Gummo, this little engine was important in the train yards. Looking ahead to December, put Dec. 14 on your calendar for the Holiday Homes Tour and Holiday Open House at the Heisey House ...
STATE COLLEGE — To help individuals build a strong base for managing diabetes and improving health, Penn State Extension will offer a “Dining with Diabetes” course starting Nov. 12. The course includes four weekly classes, a three-month follow up and a live cooking demonstration. The classes will occur from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 12, 19 and 26, and Dec. 3, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Ln., State College. A follow-up class will occur Feb. 4, 2026. The course is aimed at adults with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes or who are at risk of developing diabetes; ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension webinars provide evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors. Trainings are scheduled for the following dates: — Nov. 17, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. — Dec. 15, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. — Jan. 20, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. Penn State Extension educators will lead this webinar training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need. Designed for all people, regardless ...
