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Reunions

Community

If your family or graduating class is having a reunion, please share the invitation details in our list that will be published each week. Your reunion can be added if you send an email to The Express at news@lockhaven.com or by telephoning 570-748-6791. MERRILL — Arthur and Henrietta Merrill Reunion will be held on Aug. 15, at Woolrich Park, Pavilion #3. Lunch will begin at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share and, if possible, an item wrapped to be in the family auction. CLASS of 1959 — Lock Haven and Immaculate Conception High Schools Class of 1959 will hold its monthly ...

Police: Damage to door led to arrest of three accused of holding teens in apartment

Local news

LOCK HAVEN — Two teenagers were held at an apartment in Evergreen Commons regarding damage to a door and apartment wall, according to arrest affidavits filed last week. Three university students were arrested and face multiple felony charges after allegedly holding two teenage boys against their will in an apartment complex in mid-April. According to information released by the Lock Haven City Police Department, Elijah Beaty, 21, D’Andre Cochran, 20, and Zaire Williams, 20, were each charged with two counts of false imprisonment of a minor, second degree felonies; two counts of ...

How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them

Garden

What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame grubs. The problem with this is that it’s often not the case, and ...

Old Photo Album: Paul Ely livery stables, Lock Haven

Community

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO About the turn of the century, much intercity travel was by train. When “drummers,” travel salesmen and others, hit the town, they hired a rig — horse and buggy — from the local livery stable. The Paul Ely livery, dray and exchange stable, pictured here on an ...

In the Parks

Outdoors

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Morning Bird Walk HOWARD — The early birder sees the birds at Bald Eagle State Park! Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m., and become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pa. Binoculars will be available to loan on a first-come, first-serve basis, or you can bring ...

3rd Annual Lacy Day Camp set for Sept. 23

Community

CASTANEA — First responders, law enforcement officers and community volunteers will come together on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, for the third annual Lacy Day Camp, a one-day event designed to give individuals with special needs the opportunity to learn about law enforcement while enjoying ...