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Ross Library’s annual Tea Time is a success

LOCK HAVEN — The annual Tea Time event at the Annie Halenbake Ross Library was once again a wonderful success on Saturday, March 7, bringing the community together for an afternoon of tea, treats and timeless charm. Organized and hosted by library staff member Zachary Kreamer, the ...

Commissioners proclaim March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

PHOTO PROVIDED The Clinton County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Accepting the proclamation was Stephen Shope on behalf of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department and Special Olympics athletes Jesse Simcox and Ron Smith. ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Rhoda Miller, of Marsh Creek! Quote of the Day “If our nation is ever taken over, it will be taken over from within.” — James Madison, 4th U.S. President Word of the Day Transcend — verb — to surpass a person or achievement. Millbrook Bingo Fundraiser Millbrook Playhouse will hold its annual fundraiser Bingo on Sunday, March 22, at the KBR Bingo hall. Doors open at 11 a.m. and games begin at 1 p.m. Your $25 ticket includes 20 games of Bingo with all cash prizes of $100-plus. Food, raffle basket tickets, 50/50 games and rip tickets ...

Calendar of Events

Monday, March 16 — Howard Area Lions Food Bank distribution, noon to 3 p.m., at the former Beech Creek Elementary. Bring a large, sturdy box(es) with you. Residents who live in Howard Borough and Boggs, Curtin, Liberty, Marion and Walker Townships in Centre County as well as those who live in Beech Creek Borough and Beech Creek Township in Clinton County are welcome to come for the free food distributions. — Art Class, 4:30-6 p.m., at Friendship Community Library in Beech Creek. George Stefanski will be the class instructor. Class is free! Walk-ins are welcome! Class is designed ...

Rotary Club hosts student speakers from Four-Way Test Speech Contest

PHOTO PROVIDED The Rotary Club of Downtown Lock Haven hosted three outstanding speakers Tuesday evening. The Central Mountain High School students gave their presentations from the Four-Way Test Speech Contest, and proved how they easily earned awards. Both the Downtown Club and its parent ...

Old Photo Album: 1889 Flood

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO People watch the flood waters from the rooftop of a building on E. Church St., Lock Haven, in 1889. While no precise date was listed with the photo, it is very likely that this is from the Johnstown Flood, which occurred on May 31-June 1, 1889. A National Weather Service ...