Good Day

and Happy Birthday to Tom Berry, of Beech Creek!

Word of the Day

Abolish — verb — to officially end a law or a system.

Quote of the Day

“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.”

— Robert H. Schuller

Bingo fundraiser

The Milesburg Organization Group (MOG) will be hosting a Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, at 2 p.m., at the Milesburg Community Center. Tickets in advance are $25, at the door $30. Also, the kitchen will be open, 50/50 cash raffles and dozens of raffle prizes, too. Doors open at 12 noon, games begin at 2 p.m.

Proceeds will purchase wreaths for veterans laid to rest in the following cemeteries on National Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 19, 2026: Schenck’s, Eagle, Milesburg, Swamp Poodle, Trcziyulny, Advent, New Union and Oak Ridge.

Bingo cash prizes totaling over $3,500 for the 20 games, plus four Special Games. Contact Samantha at 814-883-1911 or slw5581@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

Class of 1958

The LHHS and ICHS Classes of 1958 are having their monthly get together on July 16 at Fox’s Restaurant at 1 p.m. For questions, call 570-660-0134.

Friendship

Community

Library

The FCL in Beech Creek is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 3-7 p.m. The Library is a division of the Annie Halenbake Ross Library and has an updated collection of books for loan, a variety of programs and tech support. Be sure to visit their Facebook page to see what exciting things are happening at the library. Courtney, the library manager, can be reached at 570-962-2048 or by email at friendship@rosslibrary.org.

Roads to Peace Services

24-hour hotline: 570-748-9509, emergency shelter, community training, empowerment counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, youth advocacy, housing advocacy and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Join Flemington Hi-Neighbor

The Flemington Hi-Neighbor Committee is looking for new members. They are an all volunteer non-profit group with a goal to provide events for the community. They sponsor a carnival in the spring, flowers for the park, fundraisers, Christmas events and an Easter egg hunt and also help a local church with their Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. They always welcome new suggestions. The Hi-Neighbors meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Flemington Borough Office during fall to spring and at the Flemington Park during spring and summer months, weather permitting. All are welcome to join. Any questions call 570-772-5558; 570-660-7431; 570-748-6694.

JS Elks

The Jersey Shore Elks #1057 restaurant is open to the public! Come try the great food prepared by Two Fired Up Guys. They offer more than your typical bar foods; burgers, sandwiches, dinners, salads, wings and much more. Check them out on Facebook for the full menu and daily specials such as Wing Night Wednesday. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2 p.m.-8 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.