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Community August 7, 2026

Good Day and Happy Anniversary to Geoff and Andrea Ruhl, of Renovo! Word of the Day Symbiosis — noun — A cooperative relationship between two organisms or groups of organisms. Quote of the Day “This morning, the sun endured past dawn. I realize that it is August — the summer’s last stand.” — Sara Baume Bowes Reunion Descendants of Harmon and Anna Bowes reunion will be on Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Liberty Township Sportsmens Club, 1140 Marsh Creek Road, Howard, Pa. Meat will be provided, please bring a dish to share. Social gathering begins at 11 a.m., lunch at ...

From Lock Haven to the Stanley Cup: CU-Lock Haven alumnus builds a career in sports

Community August 7, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — For Ryan Erdman, 2010 Commonwealth University-Lock Haven graduate, the moment was surreal. Standing at ice level in Las Vegas, surrounded by his Carolina Hurricanes colleagues, Erdman watched as the organization he had dedicated more than a decade of his career to hoisted the ...

Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root

Health August 7, 2026

Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her sleeve to help test if a new kind of vaccine might protect her and her own children from ...

Missing man located after extensive search effort in Mill Hall

Urgent information August 6, 2026

MILL HALL - After an extensive search involving emergency responders and community members, missing 71-year-old George Schiele was located Thursday afternoon in Mill Hall Borough. The discovery came at approximately 2:09 p.m. near Floating Feathers Brewing Company, 380 Main St., according ...

MH Boro Council ends efforts to renovate pool; cites rising costs, uncertainties

Local news August 6, 2026

MILL HALL — After three years of fundraising, grant applications and planning, Mill Hall Borough Council voted during a special meeting Tuesday evening to reject bids for the long-awaited restoration of the Mill Hall Community Pool, concluding the project had become financially ...

CPA builds bridges not barriers with 2026–27 presentations and free engagement programs

Arts and Culture August 6, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season highlights artists rooted in six continents who represent the variety of creative, cutting edge and classical voices from around the globe. Tickets will be on sale starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, to members and ...