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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness

Local news July 13, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media early Sunday said his family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” It did not provide any additional details about the circumstances surrounding the Saturday night death of the prominent South Carolina Republican, a former Air Force ...

CU-Lock Haven athletic training student completes immersion experience with men’s wrestling program at Lehigh University

Community July 13, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — Colby Petrizzo, of Orwigsburg, graduated from Commonwealth University-Lock Haven with a master’s degree in athletic training. Prior to that, he completed the accelerated 3+2 pre-athletic training health sciences curriculum. Petrizzo spent much of his time at CU-Lock Haven ...

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Community July 13, 2026

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Betsy Bowman, of Mill Hall, and Carol Coakley, of Beech Creek! Word of the Day Crux — noun — An unsolved question; a puzzling problem. Quote of the Day “I want to be all used up when I die.” — George Bernard Shaw Class of 1952 LHHS Class of 1952 will be having their monthly luncheon on Wednesday, July 15, at noon, at Restless Oaks. Hometown Heroes Renovo Hometown Heroes 2026 program is accepting photos and applications until July 31. Call David Bower at 570-660-7229 or Mary George Rhone at 570-927-0117 for more info. The banner ...

US strikes Iran on Sunday, Strait of Hormuz status unclear

Local news July 13, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran on Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to join in managing shipping traffic. The U.S. struck again later Sunday. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency cited the governor of Qeshm island near the strait as saying projectiles had been fired at military targets, with no ...

Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet July 14

Community July 11, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — The Alzheimer’s and Caregivers’ Support Group will meet Tuesday, July 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 44 W. Main St., Lock Haven. There is convenient parking next to the church and a handicapped accessible entrance. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other diseases with accompanying memory loss is often difficult and challenging. The meeting will be a time of sharing caregiving concerns with other caregivers. Educational materials from the Alzheimer’s Association will be provided. Sitter service can be provided to the ...

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

Local news July 11, 2026

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 ...