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Community September 3, 2026

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Elsa Pecht, of Snow Shoe; and Nancy Conklin-Merryman, of Mill Hall! Word of the Day Imbue — verb — To fill, soak or permeate completely with a specific feeling, idea or quality. Quote of the Day “I don’t want to be a passenger in my own life.” — Diane Ackerman Senior Cheer Senior Cheer Club will meet on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Friendship Community Center in Beech Creek. Because of the weather, we won’t be meeting at the dam as originally planned. Bring a covered dish and come for lunch at noon, followed by the meeting and games. ...

The Oscar statuette is Hollywood’s ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules

Arts and Culture September 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — I’d like to thank the Academy for the Oscar. Yes, the awards might have been a mere afterthought in Louis B. Mayer’s dreams for “the Academy” — part PR ploy to persuade the public that Hollywood was not a den of sin and scandal, part consolidation of power by a ...

Bellefonte Art Museum displaying ‘This Land Is Your Land’ exhibit through October

Arts and Culture September 3, 2026

BELLEFONTE — A two-month exhibit at the Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary. The show is titled “This Land Is Your Land” and highlights the work of members of the Farmland Preservation Arts of Central Pennsylvania. The museum, 133 N. ...

Bullfrog Brewery to celebrate 30 years with its largest community celebration yet

Arts and Culture September 3, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT — One of downtown Williamsport’s most beloved businesses is marking a major milestone this fall with what promises to be Bullfrog Brewery’s largest anniversary celebration to date. On Saturday, Sept. 19, from 12 p.m. until midnight, Bullfrog Brewery, in collaboration with ...

Books abound: Ross Library gears up for its Fall Book Sale Sept. 17 through 19; preview night set for Sept. 16

Local news September 3, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — The Annie Halenbake Ross Library is gearing up for its Fall Book Sale, with hundreds of books, movies, music, games, puzzles and more available at bargain prices. The Fall Book Sale will take place Thursday, Sept. 17, through Saturday, Sept. 19, giving shoppers three days ...

As Lamar Township sees measles case, officials urge vaccination

Local news September 3, 2026

MILL HALL — Vaccination and the prevention of measles briefly came up during Lamar Township’s public comment at their monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1, with officials discussing the importance of being vaccinated and noting that vaccinations are available locally following a positive case in the township. During the discussion, a representative from Lamar Township Volunteer Fire Company noted that some individuals are not vaccinated and questioned where vaccinations could be obtained. “They do the vaccinations here,” secretary Tracy Roberts said, referring to the availability ...