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Lukus Geary graduates Marine Boot Camp

PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — PFC Lukus Geary, of Arab, Ala., graduated from the United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island, S.C., on Aug. 22, 2025. He trained as part of Second Battalion, Golf Company, Platoon 2053, and now has moved on to his next step at the School of Infantry East ...

JSHS Class of 1953 enjoys get-together

PHOTO PROVIDED Members of the Jersey Shore High School Class of 1953 recently came together for its annual get-together. The meal was held at Gamble Farm Inn in Jersey Shore. Pictured, from left are David Jarrett, Dale Straub, Merrill Sweitzer, Barb Barker, Charlene Sawyer, Phyllis Moriarty, ...

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 ...