Jersey Shore native Alex Butzler remembers being in fifth grade and reading the book “Walking with Spring” by Earl V. Shaffer. It details the account of Shaffer, who became the first person to ever thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Prior to reading it, Butzler didn’t even know what ...

PHOTO PROVIDED Dogwood Circle Garden Club’s Garden of the Month winner for August is Steve Coleman, 319 S. Summit St. His yard and gardens are beautifully manicured with potted petunias, vibrant celosia and a huge butterfly magnet: Buddleia, or, the Butterfly Bush. A Monarch, Silver Spotted ...

LOCK HAVEN — The Alzheimer’s and Caregivers’ Support Group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m., at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. There is convenient parking next to the church and a handicapped accessible entrance. Natalie Steppe, Assistant ...

LOCK HAVEN — The Pennsylvania Happy Travelers have two exciting trips planned for the remainder of 2025. From Oct. 4-14, they will travel to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, Canada. From Dec. 7-12, they will visit Asheville, N.C., and the spectacular Biltmore Estate, ...

Good Day and Happy First Anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Katzmaier, of Castanea, on Sunday! Happy Belated Anniversary to Gene and Bonnie Auman, of Mill Hall, who celebrated 32 years of marriage on Aug. 3; Steve and Lisa Walker, of Mill Hall, celebrating 39 years on Aug. 1; Ralph and Grace ...

LOCK HAVEN — Downtown Lock Haven will be filled with the sound of music and art will grace various corners, thanks to the Lock Haven JAMS & Art on Main Street Festival. The three-day event began Thursday and runs Friday and Saturday (Aug. 7-9). Organized and run by the Clinton ...