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Community August 13, 2026

Good Day and Happy 90th birthday to Nancy Barton of Lock Haven! Happy 83rd Birthday to Midge Probst, of Lock Haven! Word of the Day Voracious — adj. — Ravenous; having a huge appetite. Quote of the Day “You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius Class Reunion Lock Haven and Immaculate Conception High Schools Class of 1959 will hold its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 12 p.m., at Ruby Tuesday, Hogan Boulevard, Mill Hall. All classmates and guests are welcome. Questions? Contact ...

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

Arts and Culture August 13, 2026

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks. It turned out to be an ultrarare collection of 97 ...

Private Stock Trio to play Triangle Park Friday night

Arts and Culture August 13, 2026

LOCK HAVEN — This Friday, Aug. 14, the Private Stock Trio returns to the Summer Concert Series for the final concert at Triangle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. Formed in 2018, Private Stock Trio is a folk, country, and rock acoustic band, made up of members, Gigi Kaluzny, Watson Thompson, and Pete ...

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’

Arts and Culture August 13, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track “I’m So Happy,” on Sept. 25. “Music is such a wonderful way for people to bond, for parents ...

The Pa. budget included additional funding for a handful of school districts for third year in a row

Local news August 13, 2026

For the third year in a row, the annual state budget included provisions that sent additional dollars to a handful of school districts, outside of the typical funding formulas that govern state support for the 500 public school districts. And for the third year in a row, all of those ...

‘Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown’ brings the British invasion to Williamsport Sept. 12

Arts and Culture August 13, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT — Beatles or Stones? More than six decades after the question first divided rock fans, the debate is coming to the stage in Williamsport. “Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Showdown” comes to the Journey Bank Community Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m., bringing the music of the two biggest bands of the British Invasion together for an evening of hits, harmonies, guitar riffs and rock ‘n’ roll rivalry. The nationally touring production features acclaimed Beatles tribute Abbey Road squaring off against Satisfaction — The International Rolling ...