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Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated

Health July 31, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat. The researchers detected about 450 cases in Atlanta-area hospitals over five years. About a third of the patients died in the hospital. The findings, published this week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, come from an attempt to better gauge how common these kinds of illnesses are. The government does not require doctors to report the illnesses. “It’s kind of the first time we’ve had an estimate like this,” ...

Howard Happenings

Community July 31, 2026

LIGHTHOUSE CAMP CONCERTS Lamar Lighthouse Camp has announced its Summer Concert Series. Each of the concerts will be held on Sunday evening beginning at 6 p.m. The concerts are free, with a love offering taken each week. The Miller’s will be in concert on Aug. 2, followed by Avenue on Aug. 9. The concerts continue each Sunday evening through Sept. 27. Lamar Lighthouse Camp is located along Route 64 in Lamar. More info is available at www.lamarlighthousecamp.org or by calling 570-337-0203. YARD SALES — Pathway to Christ Church will be holding a Yard and Bake Sale ...

Fire destroys barn near Jersey Shore

Police, court and fires July 31, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — More than three dozen firefighters battled a two-alarm barn fire at the Troy Musser farm at 1269 River Road in Porter Township, Lycoming County, which was reported about 5 a.m. on Wednesday. No one was injured, and family members moved quickly to get several cows out of the ...

LH man arrested after vehicle crash spree in Jersey Shore

Local news July 31, 2026

JERSEY SHORE — After causing one accident on North Lincoln Avenue late Tuesday night, motorist Nicholas Anthony Richart fled the scene in his SUV only to crash first into a parked car and then a utility pole as he swerved to avoid striking a Domino’s Pizza tractor-trailer truck whose ...

Around the Town

Community July 31, 2026

Good Day Happy Birthday to James (Tony) Warner, of Lock Haven; Susie Walker, of Mill Hall; Lorelei Eisenhower, of West Chester Word of the Day Satori — noun — sudden enlightenment. Quote of the Day “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” — Sam Keen Steel Horses for Real Horses Steel Horses for Real Horses, a Heroes & Horses benefit ride, will take place on Aug. 23. Sponsored by the Jersey Shore American Legion Riders, the event will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the legion, 320 Seminary St., Jersey Shore. Cost is $15 per bike and passenger. Breakfast ...

Police news - July 31

Police, court and fires July 31, 2026

Two vehicle crash AVIS — Suspected minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle crash along Woodward Avenue at its intersection with state Route 150, Pine Creek Township, on July 2, state police at Lamar said. At 4:55 p.m., Trinity A. Boush, 18, of Avis, and her passenger, Ava M. Berkheiser, 18, also of Avis, was traveling south on state Route 150 in a 2021 Hyundai Palisade and attempting to turn onto Carl Kephart Boulevard, but failed to yield the right of way to a 2010 Kia Forte, driven by Alex J. King, 32, of Montgomery, which was traveling north on the roadway, Boush’s ...