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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science

Garden

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable temperature. A roll of measuring tape wrapped around the ...

KC Board strikes down new Act 93 Agreement in 3-5 vote

Local news

MILL HALL — The Keystone Central School District struck down an “early bird” Act 93 agreement renewal in a 3-5 vote following lengthy, and often heated, discussion on the matter this week. The board previously discussed the agreement — which encompasses administrators who do not ...

Walker earns October Garden of the Month Award

Community

PHOTO PROVIDED Dogwood Circle Garden Club’s October Garden of the Month winner is Jennifer Walker, 109 W. Main St., Lock Haven. With daughters Lucy and Lane helping with planting and fertilizing, and Greg lending moral support, the Walkers’ front yard is ablaze with zinnias, several ...

Local church briefs

Religion

Addiction help MILL HALL — Before the COVID pandemic, the Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church in Mill Hall offered Al-Non meetings at the church, but those resources were not continued by the Al-Non group. Pastor Susan Champion believes there are still those in our area who would ...

In the parks

Outdoors

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. The Big Sit HOWARD — Compete in The Big ...

As the garden winds down, it’s time to care for winter-prepping birds

Garden

I just cleaned out and filled a couple of birdfeeders to help my migrating backyard buddies fuel up for their long journeys south. And I’ll keep it well-stocked with high-energy seed mix throughout winter to feed the non-migratory birds that tough it out until spring in my suburban New York ...