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UPMC celebrates Donate Life Month with annual flag-raising ceremony

Health

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC Williamsport recognized National Donate Life Month with its annual Donate Life flag-raising ceremony, honoring organ and tissue donors and recognizing the lives saved through the gift of donation. The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks from Heidi Weeder, BSN, ...

Osgood named president of Commonwealth University

Local news

HARRISBURG — The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Thursday unanimously selected Jeffery L. Osgood, Jr., Ph.D., to serve as president of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The appointment takes effect April 17, 2026. The decision by ...

Howard Happenings

Community

YARD SALES If your town, community or housing development is having yard sales please let me know. Individual yard sales will not be listed, only specific towns or communities. — April 24-25 will be the Rote Community Yard Sales. — Howard Community Yard Sale dates are May 1-2. ...

Simple strategies for tackling environmental allergies

Health

Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances like pollens, pet dander or even certain foods. These reactions can lead to sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, skin irritation or more serious symptoms like difficulty breathing. Avoiding allergens is crucial for ...

Eggler attends Shapiro visit, hosts Meet and Greet in Lewisburg

Community

LOCK HAVEN — Sara Eggler, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 76th Legislative District, spent Saturday, April 11, doing what she believes leaders should do more often: showing up, listening and making sure the voices of the 76th District are heard. According to a release from Eggler’s ...