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Good Day and Happy Birthday to Kenny Boone, of Ridge Crest, Howard! Word of the Day Grift — noun — a petty or small-scale swindle. Quote of the Day “Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.” — Marilyn vos Savant Farmer’s breakfast Breakfast is back at the Porter Township community building in Lamar. On the first Saturday of each month through April, join us for a farmer’s breakfast from 7-10 a.m. On Feb. 7, the breakfast will include eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, hashbrowns, biscuits and sausage gravy, ...

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Good Day and Happy Birthday to David Lyons, of Julian; Sue Hironimus, of Mill Hall; and Sandy Killinger, of Flemington! Word of the Day Alleviate — verb — to make less severe. Quote of the Day “Stand for something or you will fail for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.” — Rosa Parks (Mother of the Civil Rights Movement) BEN Class of 1961 BEN Class of 1961 will have a class luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11:30 a.m., at Haywood’s On the Green. All classmates and guests are welcome. Homemade donuts sale Trinity ...

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TODAY — Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting, noon, at the Mill Hall United Presbyterian Church. Anyone who crochets or knits, or if you’d like to see some of the creations our needleworkers have made, come to the church. A light lunch if provided to those who attend. Yarn donations can also be brought to the church during the Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting. Use the ramp to the rear of the church for easy access and plenty of parking. — Blood Drive, 12:30-6 p.m., at the Yearick Center/Howard Fire Hall. TOMORROW — Food distribution will be from 4-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran ...

Local group plans trip to Alpine Europe in September; invites others to join

LOCK HAVEN — In the middle of winter thinking about the glories of Alpine Europe may not be so appealing, but picture instead the splendor of late September, pristine lakes, small towns, a train ride through the mountain peaks, crisp mountain air, topped off with Oktoberfest in Munich. All of this is possible! Travel on this adventure with a local group headed by Joanne Heimer to visit 5 countries from September 11-26, 2027. During this 16-day tour, wander cobbled lanes, view glaciers from the Bernina Express, raise a stein inside a traditional beer tent and finish in the Austrian ...