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Community July 15, 2026

Wednesday, July 15 — Helping Hands will NOT be open this month, but distributions will resume in August. Call Kelly at 272-209-5912 for information on Helping Hands. — Snow Shoe Fire Company Carnival, July 15-18, at the Sycamore Road carnival grounds. Rides, games, food, music and more each evening! Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. — Covenant United Methodist Church’s Walk by Faith program will meet each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., weather permitting, to walk, get fresh air and exercise and to fellowship. Call Fran at 570-263-2084 for more details. The walk will be at the ...

Riverfest brings excitement to community over weekend

Local news July 15, 2026

LOCKPORT — The 2026 Riverfest delivered a weekend filled with fun, excitement and community spirit along the Susquehanna River. Held at the Lockport Boat Launch in Woodward Township, this year’s festival featured thrilling jet ski racing by East Coast Watercross, which kept the river ...

‘Building Bridges’: State police program looks to connect with community

Local news July 15, 2026

It was the Spring of 2020, and in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis on May 25 and subsequent murder charges being filed against Officer Derek Chauvin, a crisis of confidence in law enforcement (or the perception of such to some) was taking place in the United States, ...

LHU Foundation and Alumni Assoc. volunteer boards announce newly-elected leadership

Community July 15, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven University Foundation (LHUF) and Lock Haven Alumni Association (LHAA) have announced newly elected volunteer leadership for their respective boards of directors, effective July 1, marking the start of the 2026-27 fiscal year. Leading the LHUF board of ...

In wake of record-breaking heat waves in Pa., experts reflect on preparing for the future

Local news July 14, 2026

In a hypothetical state with a large, metropolitan city, five days of extreme heat has taken its toll: hospitalizations have spiked, dozens have died and hundreds of millions of dollars were lost due to decreased productivity and health costs. Researchers with John Hopkins Bloomberg School ...

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Community July 14, 2026

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Gene Teaman, of Blanchard! Word of the Day Cordial — adj. — sincere; favorable; friendly. Quote of the Day “Friends are the sunshine of life.” — John Hoy Butterfly release Centre HomeCare, Inc. Centre Crossings Hospice, State College and Community Nursing Service of Clinton County will be holding their annual Hospice Butterfly Release on Saturday, July 18, at 1 p.m. at the Centre Furnace Mansion. Butterflies will be available for purchase at the event for $25 to release in memory of a loved one who has passed. All proceeds go to ...