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Geisinger JS to start security screenings July 13

JERSEY SHORE — As part of its commitment to safe and secure hospital environments, Geisinger continues to introduce security entrance screenings to its hospitals’ public entrances across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital and Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital will be the next Geisinger hospitals to implement security screenings at public entrances starting on Monday, July 13. Since March, the Pennsylvania-based health system has begun screening for weapons at the entrances of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, ...

Renovo Boro gives update following July 4th fire

RENOVO — Meeting in July just four days after a fire that resulted in the leveling of three commercial properties as well as their own garage, Renovo Borough Council provided an update of what they lost in the early morning July 4 blaze. Councilmember Dave Knauff reported the borough lost their bucket truck, ATV, assorted lawn care equipment, push snow blower and other equipment such as barricades used to close roads. Quick actions of those first to arrive on scene did safely move the dump truck and backhoe to safety before flames prevented any more from being salvaged, he ...

Hamer Foundation awards $750,000 to Centre County Library for Centre Hall Branch expansion

CENTRE HALL — The Centre County Library & Historical Museum (CCLHM) has announced a major milestone in its ongoing effort to expand and revitalize the Centre Hall Area Branch Library. The Hamer Foundation has awarded a $750,000 grant, providing significant funding toward creating the accessible and vibrant community space for readers, learners, workers, and families in the Penns Valley region the library has imagined. The expansion project will double the size of the existing facility, creating a modern, 5,000+ square-foot space. Key features of the project include: — A ...

Annual Orviston Celebration starts today, continues Saturday

ORVISTON — The Orviston Celebration will be held this weekend in the little village tucked in the mountains of Curtin Township, some 10 miles “up the crick” from Beech Creek. The original summer festival was designed to pay homage to the booming brickyard factory and the by-gone era of ...

MH Pharmacy to close July 28

MILL HALL — A long-time small business has announced it will be closing its doors after decades of service to the community. Mill Hall Pharmacy, 260 Main St., Mill Hall, announced on Wednesday they would be closing their doors permanently on Tuesday, July 28. Current ownership of the pharmacy has been in place since 2005. “It has been a privilege to serve you and your families. We are sincerely grateful for the trust and support you have shown us over the years,” a release from its staff said. “Caring for our community has been an honor, and we deeply appreciate the ...