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Monday, Sept. 14: — Howard Area Lions Food Bank will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a sturdy box with you and any empty egg cartons you may have. (The food bank will be open today since it was closed on Labor Day Monday) This distribution is for residents who live in the Howard Area Lions servicing area. — Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., at Holy Spirit Parish, 7 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven. — Pot pie sale at Wingate Faith Church, beginning at 4 p.m. Ham or chicken pot pie is $9 per quart. Walk-in sales are welcomed until sold out. ...

Old Photo Album: Lock Haven Salvation Army Board, mid-1940s

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO The Salvation Army Board, celebrating the burning of its mortgage on the building at 119 E. Church St., was razed to make way for a new citadel in Lock Haven, was photographed in mid-1940s. Front row, from left, are Major Ward Nicholson, Mervin Burkett, chairman of the ...

Citizens Hose members recognized for successful resuscitation of infant

LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven Fire Department recently recognized four Citizens Hose members with a Successful Resuscitation Citation following their response to an infant cardiac arrest on Aug. 21. At approximately 12:20 p.m., Citizens Hose was dispatched for an infant in cardiac arrest. ...

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Good Day and Happy 90th birthday to Jack Robison, of Mingoville; and also celebrating with him is his granddaughter, Jessica Wilson, of Yarnell, who will be turning 32, on Sunday! Happy Birthday On Saturday: Dan Grenninger, of Lock Haven! On Sunday: Shenoa Dorman; and Gail Spangler, of Howard! Word of the Day Prowess — noun — Distinguished bravery; extraordinary ability Quote of the Day “ Remember the hours after Sept. 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” — John Kerry You’re ...

Nittany Valley Amish to host benefit dinner

HUBLERSBURG — The Nittany Valley Amish community will once again be hosting a benefit dinner on Saturday, Oct. 3, for the public to partake of a traditional Amish wedding meal. The goal is to create an exceptional dining experience with a buffet-style, all you can eat meal, prepared by some of the best cooks in the community. The main course of the meal includes roasted chicken and filling, ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, noodles, cole slaw, creamed celery and apple salad, along with lemonade and coffee. The dessert tables will be filled with a flavorful variety of homemade pies, ...