LOCK HAVEN — Julianna Kratzer, of Altoona, recently completed her final clinical placement at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) in Conway, S.C. Kratzer is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Athletic Training program at Commonwealth University-Lock Haven. Prior to her time at ...
The Bland J. Rossman Veterans of Foreign Wars of Lock Haven recently donated a new flag pole near the J. Doyle Corman Amphitheatre. The pole, which is 50 feet tall, cost $9,000 with concrete donated by Harger Utility Charities and equipment donated by Harger Utility Contractors and Action ...
LOCK HAVEN — As temperatures continue to rise across Central Pennsylvania this week, the need for hydration and cooling supplies for first responders has become increasingly important. In response, the Rotary Club of Downtown Lock Haven came together to deliver cases of water and ...
JERSEY SHORE — It is called a staple of Jersey Shore and this year’s Town Meeting has two big reasons to celebrate: the 200th anniversary of the borough and the 250th birthday of the United States. “We will have a fireworks presentation that’s going to happen Saturday night and then we’re going to have an additional finale to celebrate the birthday of Jersey Shore,” Kelly Sweikhart, president of the Jersey Shore Town Meeting Committee, said. For historical context, in a June 17, 1961 issue of the Grit, it discussed that at the “historic Tiadaghton Elm, on the west ...
DUI crash with injuries leads to arrest BEECH CREEK — A 21-year-old Howard man was arrested following a crash involving a vehicle versus horse and buggy on Main Street, Beech Creek Borough in early June, state police at Lamar said. At 11:04 p.m. on June 7, Kaleb Matis, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet S10 in the 100 block of Main Street when he was involved in a crash with a horse-drawn buggy, police said. When police arrived on scene they found two passengers of the buggy — a 16-year-old Bellefonte Borough male and 18-year-old Beech Creek Borough woman — were ejected and ...
Good Day and Happy 80th Birthday to Nancy Hinds, of Blanchard! Happy Anniversary to Arden and Nancy Conklin-Merryman, of Mill Hall! Happy Birthday to Bob Confer, of Lock Haven; and to Jimmy Tarantella, of McElhattan! Word of the Day Paragon — noun — a model of excellence or perfection. Quote of the Day “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” — Brene’ Brown Benefit Bingo A benefit bingo for Doug Darby Jr. will take place on Sunday, July 19, at 1 Piper Way, 3rd Floor, Lock Haven. Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo will start at 1 ...
