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HALLOWEEN IN HOWARD — Howard’s Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning promptly at 5 p.m. Those desiring to participate in the parade should arrive at the Howard fire station by 4:45 p.m., so they are not late. Everyone is invited to participate. Pets should be on a leash. Following the parade, Trick or Treating will be from 6-8 p.m. in the borough. Residents who are prepared to accept trick or treaters should turn their porch and outside lights on for safety measures. When you run out of treats, turn your porch lights off. — Howard United Methodist ...

Area groups, businesses, organizations to host Halloween events

LOCK HAVEN — With October nearly halfway gone, many area organizations, businesses and civic groups are preparing for Halloween by hosting a variety of events. If you would like your Halloween event featured in The Express, please send information to news@lockhaven.com or call 570-748-6791. TRUNK OR TREATS — Freedom Life Church, 113 Sunset Acres, Milesburg, will host the Freedom 5K & Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Freedom 5K will take participants through Sunset Acres. The race will be held rain or shine, and proceeds will benefit All Things ...

Around the Town

Good Day to Ruth Barndt, of Milesburg! Word of the Day Prudently — adv. — With care and thoughtful judgment. Quote of the Day “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglass Fall Fair St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Flemington will be holding its Fall Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will feature a HUGE yard sale, bake sale, fudge sale, delicious cakes and desserts, homemade soups (sold by bowl or quart) and sandwiches. Soups to be sold will be vegetable beef or chicken corn. Lunch will be ...

Local groups take home top honors in Brews in the Barn annual chili contest

MILL HALL — Though beer is a central part of Millbrook Playhouse’s annual Brews in the Barn fundraiser, held Oct. 17, there’s another key focus — chili. Over 400 individuals had the chance to taste test a variety of chilis, from local restaurants to individuals who looked to ...

September memorials, honors and donations to Clinton County Libraries

LOCK HAVEN — Clinton County Libraries have benefited from the following memorials and donations received from Sept. 1-30. IN MEMORY OF Susan Hoberman Doberstein from Jean Merritt, Loretta E. Coltrane; Galen Donmoyer from Dennis and Jane Marasco, Ed and Connie Peiffer, PSAR Clinton County Chapter; Patricia Hardy from PSAR Clinton County Chapter; Ronald Alan Hodes from Ron and Abby Pete; Dr. Les and Mrs. Betty Kleckner from Steve and Sue Turchetta; Larry Maneval from PSAR Clinton County Chapter; Germaine Weaver from JoAnn and Rich Marcinkevage, Kim, Chris, Jessica, Jared and Chad ...