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TRUNZO — Whitney Rupert and Daniel Trunzo of Mill Hall announce the birth of their son, Milo Sullivan Trunzo, born at 10:58 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The baby boy weighed 10 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 22 inches long. Grandparents include Harry and ...

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JARRETT — Zachary and Samantha Jarrett, of Mill Hall, Pa., are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Madelynn Ann Jarrett. Born on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Mount Nittany Hospital, Madelynn weighed 4 pounds and 12 ounces and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Sean and Teresa ...

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CARIS — Katelyn Frey and Chandler Caris, of Dutch Hollow Road in Jersey Shore, are the proud parents of their first child, a daughter, born Aug. 31, 2024 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. The baby, Eliyanna Lee Caris, weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Maternal ...

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GOMEZ — Kevin Gomez and Hannah Swope, of Lock Haven, recently welcomed a baby girl, Jocelyn Nivek Gomez, born June 2, 2024. Jocelyn was born at 1:45 p.m. and was 20 inches long, weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces. Grandparents are Heather and Nathan Swope, of Lock Haven, and Jocelyn Gomez, Jose ...

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Keilian celebrates first birthday

Happy first birthday to Keilian C. Keen! Keilian was born on Jan. 24, 2023 to Nathan and Gina Keen, of Lock Haven. Maternal grandparents are (the former) Richard M. and Mary L. Miller, of Vowinckel, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Fred and Nancy Keen, of Lucinda, Pa. PHOTO PROVIDED

Madisyn McCarty celebrates 12th birthday

MT. HOLLY SPRINGS — This pretty little girl turned 12 years old on June 20. Madisyn Anne McCarty lives with her mom and dad, Kelly and Kevin, and her big sister, Alexandra, in Mt. Holly Springs, Pa. She will be entering the seventh grade at Yellow Breeches Middle School, South Middleton ...

Clinton County boy earns first place in Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful contest

A local third grader was one of multiple students throughout the Commonwealth to take home top honors in Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s 2023 Litter Hawk Youth Award Program. Josiah Haley took first place in his age group for the contest — which saw over 900 Pennsylvania kids take ...

Walnut Street announces honor, merit roll students for third quarter

AVIS — Walnut Street Christian School recently announced Honor Roll and Merit Roll students for its third quarter of the 2022-2023 academic year: HONOR ROLL — First Grade: Gabriella Hunter, Westyn Koch, Henry Krick, Alena Nelson and Wyatt Tomb — Second Grade: Westin Brooks, Davis ...

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In the schools

The following students were named to the Dean’s List at their respective colleges for fall 2024: — Elyssa Greene, of Howard, at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. — Cy Probst, of Lock Haven, and Meaghan Keegan, of Jersey Shore, at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md.

LH native makes Dean’s list at Wilson College

CHAMBERSBURG — Madison Briggs, of Lock Haven, has made her family proud by being named to the Dean’s List for Wilson College’s fall 2024 semester. The Dean’s List contains the names of those students whose grade-point average for the work of the semester has been 3.5 or higher and ...

Jersey Shore High School announces Honor Roll for second quarter

JERSEY SHORE — Jersey Shore Area High School recently announced the honor roll and distinguished honor roll students for the second quarter of its 2024-2025 school year: Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 9 Jade Alexander, Rylee Allison, Kierra Arnold, Charlotte Baer, Madison Barker, Abigail ...

Second marking period honor roll list for SVRCS

LOGANTON — Sugar Valley Rural Charter School recently announced the recepients of its honor roll and high honor roll for the second marking period of 2024-2025: HIGH HONOR ROLL —5th Grade: Jada Carter, Caden Crawford, Albert Joseph (AJ) Ruiz, Casey Seyler and Hunter Strunk. —6th ...

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Houtz — Trodahl

Christian and Robin Houtz, of Port Orchard, Wash., invite you to share in their joy as they announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandi Michele Houtz, to Jason Louis Trodahl. Jason is the son of John Trodahl, Sr. and Joyce and Tom Helms of Lewis County, Wash. Brandi is the ...

Plessinger — Kirrish

PHOTO PROVIDED David and Lea Ann Plessinger, of Lock Haven, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Plessinger, to Nader Kirrish, son of Abed and Ghadeer Kirrish. Sarah is a graduate of Central Mountain High School and Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting ...

Hanley – Knepp

Orie and Marie Hanley, of Howard, Pa., are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Autumn, to Daniel Knepp, son of Daniel Knepp and Jennifer Freed, of Lewistown, Pa. Autumn, a graduate of Lock Haven University, is an administrative coordinator at Pennsylvania State University. ...

Etters — Swalwell

PHOTO PROVIDED Michael and Tammy Etters, of Howard, Pa., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany, to Joseph Swalwell. Joseph is the son of James Swalwell and Jill Johnson, of Grasonville, Md., and Kelly Kennedy and Michael Mathias of Pasadena, Md. Brittany and Joseph ...

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Capparelles celebrate 70th anniversary

PHOTO PROVIDED Bob Capparelle, 94, and Beverly Capparelle, 90, of Bellefonte, Pa. are celebrating their 70th wedding Anniversary on Feb. 5, 2025. They were originally married on Feb. 5, 1955.

JS couple celebrates 14th anniversary

JERSEY SHORE — Billie Jo and Billy Hale of Jersey Shore, Pa., celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Jan. 24, 2025. Billie Jo is the daughter of Yvonne Lowmiller, of Linden, Pa., and the late William Lowmiller of Avis, Pa. Billy is the son of Susan Hale, who resides in Wichita, ...

Nestlerode 50th Anniversary

PHOTOS PROVIDED Ed and Gail Nestlerode celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, with a ceremony at Great Island Presbyterian Church in Lock Haven and a luncheon immediately following at Clinton Country Club’s Haywoods on the Green. They were originally ...

Dotterers celebrate 75th wedding anniversary

Jean and Paul Dotterer, of Mill Hall, Pa., recently observed their 75th wedding Anniversary. Jean’s youth was spent in Centre County, where she lived with her family on a farm in Zion, Pa. Paul was from a farming family as well; growing up near Lamar on a farm which is still owned by family ...

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2022 Summer Concert Series

Since 1998 the City of Lock Haven has been providing free concerts to its residents, and the Summer Concert Series Committee is pleased to announce 20 concerts for the 2022 season. This year, the Friday evening concerts will continue to be held at Triangle Park and our Grove Street Stage, part ...

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Morris named to PSU Dean’s List for fall semester

PHOTO PROVIDED Gavin Morris, a 2024 graduate of the Sugar Valley Rural Charter School and current Penn State University freshman, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Morris, who is involved with several university clubs, including the PSU College Dems, also authored an ...

Penitent Souls: Bikers raising money for children

In 2011, a group of motorcycle friends had a vision to create an organization where 100% of all funds raised went directly to helping kids in need, and so it was that Penitent Souls Children's Foundation was born. Flip Phillips, president, and Tim Cresswell, vice president, set out on a mission ...

9-11 Memorial Ride embracing change

This year, the 9-11 Memorial Ride in Lycoming County plans to continue into its third decade what has become a roaring memorial. And organizers are planning  on how they can stay true to their mantra of “Never Forget.” “We are looking for new blood. For those of us who have been at ...

Top trends and gear talk from JS Customs

Jason Schoonmaker’s JS Customs has been customizing and repairing motorcycles since 2008. In 2019, the shop moved out of Schoonmaker’s garage to their present location in western Lycoming County at 221 Seminary Street in Jersey Shore. While they see their fair share of Harleys, JS Customs ...

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Etters — Swalwell

Michael and Tammy Etters, of Howard, Pa., are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Etters, to Joseph Brendan Swalwell, son of James Swalwell and Jill Johnson, of Grasonville, Md., and Kelly Kennedy and Michael Mathias, of Naples, Fla. Brittany and Joseph were ...

Ludwig – Cooper

Jo Andrus and Dean (Roberta) Ludwig are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter Holly Ludwig to Ben Cooper, son of Shelly Cooper and Bert (Laraine) Cooper on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Ludwig is a 2004 graduate of Jersey Shore High School and a 2022 graduate of CPI Dental Assisting ...

Gearhart – Chilcote

Zachery Robert Gearhart, Sr. and Katie Rachelle Chilcote eloped April 16, 2024 on the Old Sligachan Bridge at the base of the Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye in Scotland following a two-year engagement beginning when Zachery proposed to Katie in Rome, Italy. Meg Gillis solemnized the 1:30 ...

Black – Reyes

ANNVILLE — Kayla Ranea Black became the bride of Seth Daniel Reyes on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The outdoor ceremony was held at the Whitetail Lodge in Marysville, Pa., wth the reception following inside the lodge. The bride is the daughter of Victor and Lesley Black, of Annville, Pa., and ...

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