Good Day

and Happy Birthday to Dan Lyons, Jr., of Howard, on Saturday; and to Steve Eisenhower, on Sunday!

Word of the Day

Dissonance — noun — lack of harmony among musical notes.

Quote of the Day

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

— Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

New Year’s Sauerkraut

Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall will have a free New Year’s Day sauerkraut meal for the community. Those interested in eating sauerkraut with hotdogs can come to the rear of the church between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to get your take-out meals. Just drive in the alley at the rear of the church, tell the greeter how many meals you’d like and they will be delivered right to your car. The meal is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to continue the church’s mission outreach. Call 570-726-4112 for more info on the sauerkraut meal.

Happy Travelers’ Trips

Trips planned for 2026 include San Antonio, Texas, for March 20-30; the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Williamstown, Ky., scheduled for May 11-15; Mackinac Island, Mich., Sept. 14-19; and a Holiday Show Trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Nov. 30-Dec. 6. A $75 deposit will reserve your seat with final payment due approximately two months prior to departure. Call Rita at 570-748-4226 for info or visit www.grouptrips.com/pennsylvaniahappytravelers.com

Benefit Bingos

KBR Bingo and More will be hosting benefit Bingos to help individuals and clubs or organizations in our community. Come play Bingo and help to support those in need.

On Jan. 3, there will be a KBR Super Bingo — tickets are $30.

On Jan. 4, the Bingo will benefit baby Luke (Courter-Toner) in his fight against neuroblastoma.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or by checking the KBR Bingo Facebook page. In addition to the Bingo there is usually a basket raffle, rip tickets and good food!

KBR Bingo is located on the third floor of the Piper Museum Building in Lock Haven. Elevator service is provided!

Old Photos

The Express community newspaper would like to feature local photos in our Old Photo Album each Saturday. If you have old photos of people, places or happenings that you’d like to share, please scan and email them to news@lockhaven.com along with your contact name/phone so we can obtain additional information from you about the photo. Or, stop by The Express office in Lock Haven with your old photos for us to scan and make some notes about the photos.

Wayne Township History for sale

The Wayne Township Recreational Committee is offering their book, “A Township Called Wayne,” for a price of $10. This book will make a nice gift for family and friends, especially historians and those with ties to the Wayne Township community. Visit the Wayne Township Facebook page for more info or call Mona at 570-660-4809 for purchasing arrangements or Linda at 570-660-4466.