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Quilts made for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

PHOTO PROVIDED Pictured is the quilting group, Prayerfully Made. They meet at the First Church of Christ in Lock Haven. Members pictured left to right standing are: Kitty Smart, Janice Weaver, Ralonda Murty, Elaine Barth, Peggy Litz and Cathy Winslow; seated is Kitty Oechler. Members not ...

Howard Happenings

DONATE WREATHS Wreaths Across America is coming to Schenck’s Cemetery on Dec. 19, 2026. Wreaths Across America provides Christmas wreaths for buried military veterans. Anyone interested in sponsoring a wreath for $17 to place on a veteran’s grave at the cemetery should contact Barb ...

Express seeks holiday event information

LOCK HAVEN — The Express is gathering community events throughout the region for its Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Service event listings, which will be published multiple times in print and online in the coming weeks as holiday season ramps up. If you would like your organization’s event to be included in any of these listings, please submit the information about it to us through the Virtual Newsroom on our website, www.lockhaven.com, or by sending it to us via email. The best email would be news@lockhaven.com, but, if you have an established connection with someone at the ...

Commonwealth University-Lock Haven seeks nominations for inaugural Alumni Association Awards

LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven is inviting alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members to submit nominations for its inaugural Lock Haven Alumni Association Awards, a new recognition program celebrating individuals whose professional achievements, service and contributions have made a meaningful difference at The Haven and beyond. The Lock Haven Alumni Association will present three awards annually: the Honorary Alumni Award, Outstanding Early Career Award and Distinguished Alumni Award. Together, the awards recognize the diverse individuals who contribute ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Wanda Bickle, of State College; Don Dickey, of Mill Hall! Word of the Day: Zither — noun — A stringed instrument. Quote of the Day: “Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” —Henry Ward Beecher United Way Bingo A Cash and Designer Purse Bingo will be held at the Woodward Township fire hall in Linden on Sunday, Nov. 15. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Early Bird game starts at 12:30 p.m., followed by Bingo at 1 p.m. Designer Purses, Cash prizes, special raffles, food and drinks. Advanced tickets are $35 and $40 at the door. ...

Haven Hiking and Outdoor Recreation Club announces year-end activities

LOCK HAVEN — As the fall season transitions into the holidays, Haven Hiking and Outdoor Recreation Club, hosted by Common Places Church of Lock Haven/Newberry, invites community members to enjoy the outdoors and connect with others through two upcoming activities planned for November and ...