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Suicide prevention training webinar aimed at saving lives, continuing education credits available

UNIVERSITY PARK — A Penn State Extension webinar will provide evidence-based training aimed at saving lives and reducing suicidal behaviors. The webinar is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 17. Penn State Extension educators will lead this webinar training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need. Designed for all people, regardless of profession, who are concerned about helping others, QPR is an emergency mental health intervention ...

Extension to offer poultry handling and transportation certification webinar

UNIVERSITY PARK — Individuals interested in becoming certified in poultry handling and transportation can attend an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, “Poultry Handling and Transportation Certification,” which will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 10. The webinar is designed for poultry industry workers seeking to enhance their knowledge of humane handling and transportation practices, poultry transportation companies aiming to improve operational standards and biosecurity measures, and individuals interested in advancing poultry welfare and ensuring ethical transport ...

Penn College auto restoration student drives unique path

WILLIAMSPORT — Known for its off-road prowess, the Land Rover is considered by auto enthusiasts to symbolize adventure and resilience. The same can be said of Sarah E. Crabtree. Appropriately, the Pennsylvania College of Technology student is capping her educational odyssey by restoring a ...

Happenings from the Heisey

Thanks to a grant from the Clinton county Community Foundation we will be repairing and painting the shutters on the Heisey House. Our exhibit “Once Upon a Time” featuring Lock Haven business memorabilia from the early 20th Century is still on display in the Poorman Gallery. Visit us on Tuesdays or Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or call/email us for an appointment. We’re still accepting donations for our goal of $650 for the cleaning of Annie Snyder’s “Strawberries.” Painted in 1919 it has an accumulated layer of grime covering its vibrant paint. Donations are tax ...

Webinar teaches strategies for keeping your brain and body healthy

UNIVERSITY PARK — To help people age as well as possible, Penn State Extension has joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer the “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” webinar, using scientific knowledge to explore how lifestyle choices can affect brain and body health during aging. This webinar will take place from 12 (noon) to 1 p.m. on March 31, 2025. This program is designed for people of all ages who want tips on aging gracefully. It is not meant for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Those who join the webinar can learn ...

New president and CEO takes leadership of STEP

The STEP board of directors recently announced Rachelle A. Abbott as the new president and CEO of Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP) Inc. “Following an extensive search by the STEP board of directors, the board appointed Abbott, who has served the agency in various planning and operations capacities since 2011, most recently as chief operations and planning officer,” a news release said. Abbott succeeded Jim Plankenhorn, who stepped down at the end of 2024 after nearly 20 years with the nonprofit in a variety of roles. “Prior to her work with ...