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Good Day Happy Birthday to Ruth Miller, of Marsh Creek. Happy Belated Birthday to Linda Smith, of Haneyville, who celebrated May 4! Word of the Day Decry — verb — to publicly denounce or condemn. Quote of the Day “Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.” — Joe Baca Class of 1958 Lock Haven High School and Immaculate Conception High School Class of 1958 will hold their monthly get together on May 21 at 1 p.m. at Haywood’s on the Green in Mill Hall. Questions, call ...

Jersey Shore Summer Recreation receives $1,000 grant

PHOTO PROVIDED The Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home, Inc., d/b/a Cremation Society of North Central Pennsylvania, 408 S. Main St., Jersey Shore, presented the Jersey Shore Summer Recreation department with a $1,000 grant on behalf of the funeral home and the Matthew’s Children’s Foundation. ...

CU-Lock Haven recognizes faculty with 2026 Outstanding Service and Outstanding Scholarship awards

LOCK HAVEN — The APSCUF-Lock Haven Faculty Awards Committee presented Dr. Heather Bechtold with the 2025-2026 Outstanding Service Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership and dedication. From her pivotal roles in university governance and tenure reform, to her commitment as Director of the Biology Club and President of the Commonwealth of PA University Biologists, Dr. Bechtold has consistently championed student success and professional excellence. Her tireless service extends into the local community through her work with local schools, outreach education and the arts, ...

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Good Day Happy Birthday to Jaime McCann, of Mill Hall! Happy 63rd Anniversary to James and Vonda Miller, of Lock Haven! Word of the Day Kibitzer — noun — a person who looks on and offers unwanted or unsolicited advice or commentary, often in a meddlesome or joking manner. Quote of the Day “Remember…the Force will be with you, always.” — Obi-Wan Kenobi Scholarship offered All 2026 graduating high school seniors living in Flemington Borough who are planning to continue their education after graduation can apply for a scholarship being offered by the ...

Calendar of Events

MONDAY — Donations are being accepted for the Howard Fire Company’s annual yard sale. Donations of clean and working items can be dropped off at the fire station today through Wednesday at 5 p.m. The yard sale begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. — 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 ...

May 9 is last Shoe Bank day before August

LOCK HAVEN — The Shoe Bank will be open Saturday, May 9, and then will close for two months, re-opening in August. The Lock Haven Area Shoe Bank is inside Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. The program gives free new shoes to wee ones through high school ...