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Commonwealth University celebrates over 10 years of training medical assistants in Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN — For more than a decade, Commonwealth University Workforce Development has been preparing residents in the Lock Haven and Central Pennsylvania region for successful careers as clinical medical assistants (CMAs). Enrollment is now open for the upcoming cohort. Healthcare remains one of the strongest employment sectors in central PA, and medical assistant is designated as a high priority occupation (HPO) in the region, reflecting continued employer demand. The CMA program prepares students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Taryn Weaver; and to Linda Watkins, of Marsh Creek! Word of the Day Immutable — adj. — unchangeable; unalterable. Quote of the Day “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” — George Eliot Cash Bingo The Sugar Valley Lions Club is sponsoring a cash bingo on Friday, April 10 at the Lions/Sportsmans Club, 55 Sportsmans Rd., Loganton, Pa. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the games start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. For more information on tickets, call Elisabeth at 570-725-2148 or Bob at 570-725-3665. Come join the ...

Calendar of Events

MONDAY — Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-5:30 p.m., at Big Woods Bible Church in Lock Haven. — Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the former Beech Creek Elementary School. Bring a sturdy box with you. Distribution is for residents who live in the Howard Lions servicing areas of Boggs, Curtin, Howard, Liberty, Marion and Walker Townships and the towns of Howard and Blanchard in Centre County along with Beech Creek Borough and Beech Creek Township in Clinton County. — Dunnstown Fire Company offers a Cash Bingo every Monday night at the fire ...

Easter Bunny stops by The Express just before holiday

HUNTER SMITH/THE EXPRESS The Easter Bunny hopped over to The Express Friday afternoon, taking a break from preparing eggs and baskets for the holiday on Sunday, to enjoy some photos with local kids and pets. To view even more photos from the event, visit “Lock Haven Express” on Facebook.

Local dance students, 1950s

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO Pictured are students at the Emily Sohmer dance studio in 1954 or 1955. They are, front row from left, Susan Peters, Joan Sohmer and Sandra Carlson; back row, unknown, Janey Duck, Linda Rote, unknown, Linda Ritter and Helen Krentzman.

Geisinger Health Foundation gifted $1.25M by First Quality

DANVILLE — The Geisinger Health Foundation has received a transformative charitable commitment of $1.25 million, payable over five years, to support healthcare initiatives at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH) and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH) from the Better Together Fund ...