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Grange Fair Queen to compete for PA Fair Queen title

CENTRE HALL — The 2025 Centre County Grange Encampment & Fair Queen, Gracie Novosel, of Howard, will be competing for the title of 2026 Pennsylvania State Fair Queen at its annual competition, held at the 113th Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs convention. The competition ...

Covenant Cafe to meet Jan. 20

LOCK HAVEN — The Covenant Cafe, an activity group for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, will be meeting on Jan. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. Penny Zener, a member of and pianist at Faith Baptist ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Sandy Sherman; Mark Dreese; and Bill Barton, of Lock Haven, all on Saturday! Word of the Day Chortle — verb — To chuckle or snort gleefully. Quote of the Day “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” — Martin ...

Farm Show Fun

ASHTON PETERS/FOR THE EXPRESS 2026 PA Farm Show a hit with attendees of all stripes The PA Farm Show is always a popular attraction with people throughout the Commonwealth, and the show, now in its 111th year, has never been bigger or better. Pictured are various sights and scenes ...

Howard Happenings

CEMETERY MEETINGS Jacksonville Cemetery Association will be holding their annual meeting tomorrow, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m., at the Marion Township municipal building in Jacksonville. The Hublersburg Cemetery Association’s annual meeting will be held next Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., at the ...