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Good Day Happy Birthday to Richard Miller, of Merryvale in Beech Creek; Happy Birthday to Norma Hayes, of Rote. Word of the Day Cost and arm and a leg — verb phrase — Something that is very expensive. Quote of the Day “Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.” — Mary Tyler Moore Memorial Services Nippenose Valley Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, May 24, at 1:30 p.m. at Limestone Cemetery near Rauchtown. Fairplay Brass will provide the music. The speaker will be ...

PennDOT to activate STAMPP crews beginning today

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will activate its Systematic Technique to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania’s Pavements (STAMPP) crews in District 2, which encompasses Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin and Potter counties, starting Tuesday, May 19. STAMPP crews are two-person teams consisting of a driver and an evaluator that travel a roadway’s shoulder at 5-10 miles per hour while completing manual distress surveys of the roads’ shoulder, guide rail and drainage systems. In some instances, such as on roads with ...

One Nation Under God event held in Triangle Park

LAURA TARANTELLA/THE EXPRESS Community members gather at Triangle Park for One Nation Under God, a community rededication gathering on Sunday, May 17, as Pastor Joyce Bucknor gives her welcome and opening remarks. County Commissioner Jeff Snyder opened up the guest speaker segment, sharing ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Tammy Hanley, of Beech Creek! Happy Birthday to Sharon Clausen, of Castanea! Happy 35th Anniversary to Denny and Connie Bower! Happy Anniversary to Rick and Deb Geraty! Word of the Day Abundant — adj. — plentiful. Quote of the Day “In time of test, family is best.” — Burmese Proverb Yard Sales Mill Hall Borough will hold its community wide yard sales on May 29 and 30. 60th Reunion The Bald Eagle Area High School Class of ‘66 will celebrate its 60th reunion on July 25, 2026. All class members and a guest are ...

Calendar of Events

MONDAY — Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Penn Stater Hotel, University Park, State College. — Howard Area Lions Club Food Distribution, noon to 3 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary School. Bring a sturdy box (or boxes) with you. — Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire station at 119 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. and all proceeds help to support the fire company’s needs. WEDNESDAY — LHHS and ICHS Classes of 1959 will hold a luncheon at 12 p.m. at Brown’s Hill Tavern, near Interstate 80 in ...

Ravensburg State Park offers easy access to tranquil spaces

RAUCHTOWN — Located near the Clinton/Lycoming border, Ravensburg State Park offers the perfect day-cation for those looking to enjoy beautiful scenery and a relaxing environment. The state park runs parallel with state Route 880 and is up against a steep-walled gorge carved by Rauchtown ...