KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS The American Legion Post 442 in Renovo recently awarded their 2026 scholarships as students from Bucktail, some beyond their freshman year of college, each received a $1,000 scholarship helping them in any area of future education that they deemed beneficial. The ...
HOWARD — Faith Chapel’s Bargains and Blessings Community Closet will be open on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in conjunction with the annual Roger White Fun Fair being held at the church. Gently used, good quality clothing, shoes and accessories for the entire family are available. Sizes range from infants to 3X and are priced at $5 per bag full. Bags will be provided. Bargains and Blessings Community Closet is an outreach ministry of Faith Chapel United Methodist Church that serves Beech Creek, Blanchard, Howard and the surrounding areas. All proceeds go back into the ...
Good Day and Happy 80th Birthday to Nancy Hinds, of Blanchard! Happy Anniversary to Arden and Nancy Conklin-Merryman, of Mill Hall! Happy Birthday to Bob Confer, of Lock Haven; and to Jimmy Tarantella, of McElhattan! Word of the Day Paragon — noun — a model of excellence or perfection. Quote of the Day “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” — Brene’ Brown Benefit Bingo A benefit bingo for Doug Darby Jr. will take place on Sunday, July 19, at 1 Piper Way, 3rd Floor, Lock Haven. Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo will start at 1 ...
NORTH BEND — It was a busy weekend on the trails as the PA Trail Dogs hosted back-to-back racing events that brought runners and families together from across the region. A recent Saturday kicked off with what many consider one of the toughest 10Ks in Pennsylvania—a grueling course ...
STATE COLLEGE — The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Centre County Business Awards, presented by Stuckey Automotive. The awards recognize businesses and individuals whose work strengthens the local economy and enhances quality of life across the region. The Centre County Business Awards is a cornerstone event recognizing outstanding achievement through a peer-led nomination and selection process, CBICC said. The chamber encourages the community to consider who has demonstrated leadership and made an impact. ...
Good Day to Bob Courter, of Bellefonte! Word of the Day Rectify — verb — to set right; to remedy. Quote of the Day “One man with courage makes a majority.” — Andrew Jackson Helping Hands Helping Hands will be open on Wednesday, July 15, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, behind Kentucky Fried Chicken, in Lock Haven. Helping Hands provides free cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items to low income families and seniors in the Lock Haven and surrounding area. Helping Hands is usually open the third Wednesday of each month. For more ...
