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Bowes family holds 72nd annual reunion on Aug. 10

BEECH CREEK — The 72nd annual Bowes Reunion was held at the Beech Creek Legion Pavilion on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. The family was blessed to have 88 members present including local relatives and those from Maryland, New Hampshire and even Tennessee. The family gathered to enjoy a meal of fried chicken, homemade sides, fresh fruit and delicious desserts all provided by one another to share. Children participated in a variety of lawn and water games to win prizes. The day ended with the family’s tradition, playing Bingo. Families shared good news from the previous year including the ...

Bucktail Class of 1975 holds 50th Class Reunion

PHOTO PROVIDED The Class of 1975 held its 50th Class Reunion on the weekend of Aug. 8-10. The festivities began with a social gathering at the Sons of Italy Lodge 149 on Friday evening. The evening was enjoyed by all as classmates got reacquainted with old friends. On Saturday evening, the ...

Madison Briggs of Lock Haven named United East Scholar Athlete

Wilson College recently announced Madison Briggs, of Lock Haven, is one of 68 students named a Scholar Athlete by the United East Conference for the Winter and Spring 2025 seasons. This number breaks the record of 66 set a year ago. It is the second consecutive year the Phoenix have had at least 60 conference scholar athletes, and the fourth straight year with at least 50. To be selected, a student-athlete competing in a winter or spring conference-sponsored sport must achieve a grade point average of 3.2 or higher for the winter and spring semesters and must have been in good standing ...

Student awards presented to Summer 2025 graduates at Penn College

WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented student achievement awards to its Summer 2025 graduates. Commencement ceremonies were held Aug. 9 at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center, Williamsport. Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State. The award winners, their hometowns and academic majors are: — President’s Award, presented for leadership and service to the college: Kianna Antonia Rizzo, Elysburg, radiography. — Academic Vice President and Provost’s Award, presented for scholastic achievement and service: Emily Nichole Dalawy, ...

Septerna appoints Liz Bhatt as new president

PHOTO PROVIDED On July 30, Septerna, Inc. announced the appointment of Liz Bhatt as the company’s new President, effective August 1, 2025. Bhatt, who has been the Chief Operating Officer since June 2022, will continue in this role while assuming the presidency from Jeffrey Finer, who ...

Thompson: Bell accepted to US Naval Academy

COUDERSPORT — U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson recently announced that Mr. Adam Bell of State College, Pa., has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. Bell is a senior at State College Area High School, and is the son of Elizabeth and ...