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Stories of Revolutionary veterans to be celebrated at Curtin Village

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the nonprofit Roland Curtin Foundation will honor five Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots who, after the nation’s independence was secured, settled in Bald Eagle Valley and contributed to the early success of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village. Their stories are part of a broader legacy. In total, 297 known Revolutionary War soldiers made their homes in Centre County following the war; 181 are buried within present-day county boundaries. The remaining 116 lived elsewhere at the time of their death or are buried in neighboring counties, particularly ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy 48th Anniversary to Clyde and Carol Weaver, of Mackeyville! Word of the Day Mutter — verb — to speak quietly or unclearly. Quote of the Day “A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes or designer clothes. A water-logged stick will do just fine.” — John Grogan Summer Concerts in Lemont Lemont Village Green will have their free Summer Concerts on the Green, 133 Mt. Nittany Road, Lemont. The concerts will be held each Friday evening, from 7:30-9 p.m. On Friday, July 10, the concert will feature Free Range. On July 17 Urban Fusion will take ...

Shields family receives June Garden of the Month award

PHOTO PROVIDED Dogwood Circle Garden Club’s winner of the Garden of the Month Award for June is the Lisa and Ryan Shields family, at 201 W. Water St. Their front yard garden combines seven kinds of fruit trees, seven berry varieties,19 different vegetables, 21 herbs and 11 varieties of ...

Libraries announce June memorials, gifts and donations

LOCK HAVEN — The Clinton County Libraries have benefited from the following memorials, honors, donations and gifts received from June 1-30: IN MEMORY OF Bill Baney from Beth and Bill Lawless; Sandra Clarke from Rick and Bebe Fultz; Cynthia Greninger from Kimberly and William Bailey, Jr.; Martha Hamberger from PASR Clinton County Chapter; JoAnne Hoberman from AAUW, Lock Haven Branch; Margaret Irwin from AAUW, Lock Haven Branch; Grace Keller from Torch Bearer Mu Sorority; Donna Kramer from Torch Bearer Mu Sorority; Norma Long from Beth and Bill Lawless; Rick Osborne from Rick and Bebe ...

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Good Day and Happy belated birthday to Jack Hill and Ava Berry, both of Beech Creek, who celebrated July 1! Quote of the Day “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” — Theodore Roosevelt Word of the Day Hale — adj. — Strong, robust and in excellent physical health. 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 p.m. There will be 50/50, rip tickets, Chinese auction and more! For tickets, contact Megan Bowmaster at ...

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, July 7: — Milesburg Food Bank is open from 1-3 p.m. at the Milesburg Presbyterian Church. — Covenant Cafe (an early Alzheimer’s and dementia program) will meet from 1-3 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. It’s Penn State Ice Cream Day for those attending. Pam Blesh will be dishing up the ice cream to everyone. Bill Raco will have photos of those celebrating birthdays. A patriotic sing-along and patriotic Bingo are also planned. For more info call Fran at 570-263-2084. Wednesday, July 8: — St. Paul Food Pantry, 6220 Nittany ...