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MARRIAGE LICENSES — Iman Abdulla Al-Baqsami to Nicholas R. Laylon on June 8. — Adam Allen Albright to Jacqueline Nicole Bilski on June 1. — Jordan R. Bacon to Thea M. Nichols on June 4. — Thomas G. Baney to Christina A. Reedy on June 1. — Zarek John Baney to Olivia Ann Fessler on June 1. — Bryce Miller Bason to Sharae Elaine Brooks on May 27. — Scott Bowmaster to Jessica M. Stroup on June 8. — Maci R. Brodzina to Dylan P. Way on June 8. — Laurie Amira Cole to Jacob Christopher Creek on May 29. — William Evan Cross to Bryley Graceanne Miller on June ...

Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years

Garden

UNIVERSITY PARK— For 90 years, the Penn State Flower Trials have helped answer a simple question: Which flowers are worth planting? This summer, the trials are celebrating that legacy by pairing cutting-edge new varieties with “Oldies but Goodies,” classic flowers that have stood the test of time. “Sometimes your grandmother’s favorite petunia really is still the best,” said Alyssa Collins, director of Penn State’s Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, where the trials take place. Operated by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, ...

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. Early Bird Walk HOWARD — The early bird gets the worm; and the early birder sees the bird! Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday, June 13, at 8 a.m., for a guided, casual birding walk on portions of the Woapalanne and Butterfly Trails. The park will have binoculars to loan. All levels of experience and ages are ...

St. Joseph’s Festival a hit in Renovo area

Community

KEVIN RAUCH/FOR THE EXPRESS The Annual St. Joseph’s Festival always helps to kick off summertime in Renovo as hundreds of people gathered over the three day event at the church parking lot on 9th Street. Kids games, a cornhole tournament, raffles and more always await those attending, ...

A rare look at a Killdeer bird nesting

Outdoors

A remarkable wildlife encounter recently provided a glimpse into the nesting habits of one of Pennsylvania’s most unique birds, the Killdeer. While photographing wildlife, local photographer Ashton Peters discovered a Killdeer incubating eggs in a ground nest. Unlike many bird species that ...

More than a state park: Family memories at Hyner Run

Community

NORTH BEND — For many people, a state park is simply a place to camp, swim or spend a sunny summer afternoon. For those of us who grew up in Clinton County, however, Hyner Run State Park has always been something more. Long before I appreciated the history of the Civilian Conservation ...