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JACKSONVILLE FESTIVAL The Jacksonville Cemetery Association’s annual Jacksonville Festival will be held tomorrow evening, July 18. Documentation shows that the festival dates back 100 years, so this is a milestone year for the festival as well as for America’s celebration. The festival is always held on the third Saturday in July. The food stands should be ready starting at 5 p.m. so come out and support the festival. There will be games for the kids and adults, a dime pitch, raffles, lots of your favorite festival foods and live music by the Lomison Family and Friends ...

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Good Day to Jeri Coakley, of Yarnell! Word of the Day Flamboyant — adj. — strikingly elaborate in display or behavior to attract attention. Quote of the Day “Friday sees more smiles than any other day of the work week.” — Kate Summers Office girls reunion Hammermill “office girls” reunion luncheon will be held on July 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Haywood’s on the Green. Advance fair tickets Discounted advance weekly gate passes, parking passes and Bullride Mania rodeo tickets are available through July 31 for the 2026 Clinton County Fair, to be held Aug. 1-8 at ...

Penn College student earns gold at SkillsUSA nationals

WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology student Brock J. Dunkelberger was awarded a gold medal at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held in Atlanta in June. Dunkelberger, of Catawissa, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering design technology ...

Local travel group looks for participants in 2027 trip to Alpine Europe

Have you ever dreamed about the glories of Alpine Europe? Picture the splendor of late September, pristine lakes, small towns, a train ride through the mountain peaks, crisp mountain air, topped off with Oktoberfest in Munich. Spots are available now to travel on this adventure with a local group headed by Joanne Heimer to visit five countries from Sept. 11-26, 2027. During this 16-day tour, wander cobbled lanes, view glaciers from the Bernina Express, raise a stein inside a traditional beer tent and finish in the Austrian city (Salzburg) immortalized in The Sound of Music. ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Beth Green, of Massachusetts! Word of the Day Nabob — noun — A very rich or important person. Quote of the Day “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring and close-knit family in another city.” — George Burns Rock the Block Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) is hosting a Rock the Block Community Block Party and Resource Fair on Friday, July 17, from 2 to 7 p.m., in the parking lot at 8 N. Grove St., Lock Haven. This free, family-friendly event brings resources directly to Veterans and community members in one accessible place. ...

The Clinton County Conservation District now accepting ACAP applications

MILL HALL — Are you a farmer in need of manure storage? Are you interested in installing streambank fencing and a low water crossing in your pasture? Do you need a grazing plan? Do you have an un-vegetated animal heavy use area that needs improvement? The Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) has been established to provide financial assistance to help you implement these practices. The program’s goal is to keep soils and nutrients on your land for peak operation efficiency, while promoting good land stewardship and conservation. The Clinton County ...