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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

Grinduro PA one week away

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LOCK HAVEN — In just one week, cyclists from across the country will descend on Clinton County as Grinduro Pennsylvania returns on Saturday, July 18, bringing one of the world’s most celebrated gravel cycling events to the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Riders will kick off ...