PHOTO PROVIDED 2025 Leadership Clinton County Class poses for a group picture under a J3 Cub at the Piper Aviation Museum.

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Clinton County Historical Society member and historian Bonnie Hannis leads a tour of the Heisey Museum.

LOCK HAVEN — The 2025 Leadership Clinton County Class recently spent the day learning about Clinton County’s rich history and its many resources.

The day began with a fascinating presentation by local historian Rich Wykoff covering the lumbering heritage and development of our region. Following that, Clinton County Historical Society member and historian Bonnie Hannis led the group on a tour of the Heisey Museum and Castanea Railroad Station.

The class also toured the wonderful Clinton Central Model Railroad facility in Castanea with an engaging, behind the scenes look at the facility by member Andrew Ludwig.

During the afternoon, Clinton County Economic Partnership Tourism Director Kira Rosamilia explained the importance, goals and necessity of tourism in our county. She also led the class in an interactive and fun mapping exercise, going over the countless and amazing resources our county has to offer.

Lastly, the class learned the rich history of aviation and specifically the impact and importance of Piper Aviation to our community, followed by an in depth tour of the museum led by Ed Watson.

Leadership Clinton County wishes to thank the generous sponsors who make Leadership Clinton County possible. Session Sponsors: Diversified Asset Planners, Clinton Central Model Railroad, Clinton County Historical Society and the Piper Aviation Museum. Program Sponsors: Clinton County Commissioners, Clinton County Community Foundation, Clinton County Economic Partnership, First Quality, Kiwanis Club of Lock Haven, Leadership Clinton County Alumni Association, M&R Contracting, M&T Bank, The PPL Foundation, Terrapin Care Station, Truck-Lite, Co. and \Woodlands Bank.