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A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. “When drowning occurs, seconds matter,” said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. “Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between life, death and lifelong disability.” About 4,000 to 5,000 Americans drown each year. Most are adults who die in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds or oceans. But statistically speaking, drowning is a much larger danger to children. It’s the No. 1 cause of ...

Happenings from the Heisey

We have several July programs for you about our local history: On July 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Poorman Gallery you can hear “Sallie Ann Jarrett Story, Heroine of Gettysburg.” Why is a dog on a memorial at Gettysburg? Come find out! On July 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Farrandsville Furnace, join “Light Up the Furnace with Van Wagner Story,” the first hot blast furnace in North America! From the Collection By Kathy Arndt This year, many are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing in 1776 of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. At least temporarily, history ...

Local residents make trip to experience Big Boy train reunion

SCRANTON — Steamtown National Historic Site recently welcomed thousands of visitors for a once-in-a-lifetime railroad event as Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 arrived for a historic reunion with Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4012. As part of Union Pacific’s cross-country journey honoring ...

Workshop on cooking with herbs and spices planned by Penn State Extension

State College — Home chefs can learn how to prepare and cook delicious foods with herbs and spices by attending an upcoming Penn State Extension workshop. Part of Extension’s “Let’s Cook” cooking class series, “Let’s Cook: Herbs and Spices” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., July 27, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Ln., State College, PA. Participants will discover the basics of how to use herbs and spices in place of added sugars, saturated fat and sodium during this workshop. Educators will offer ideas for using dried herbs and spices to create ...

Penn State Extension offers workshop on plant-based diet

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State Extension invites you to learn how to eat and cook a balanced, delicious plant-based diet during an in-person workshop. “Let’s Cook Plant-Based” will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 3, at the Special Services Building, 151 Standing Stone Ln., State College, Pennsylvania 16803. Plant-based meals provide an opportunity to explore new flavors and recipes that highlight fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein foods from plants (including beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and soy products). This hands-on cooking class will explore different ways ...