WILLIAMSPORT — When Loyalsock Township resident Gary Schaefer mentioned mild chest discomfort at a routine doctor’s appointment in late September 2025, he didn’t expect the conversation to turn into a stress test at UPMC Williamsport, an emergency evaluation, and, a next-day stent ...
WILLIAMSPORT — The Penn College Foundation’s 40th Annual Golf Classic, held June 29 at the Williamsport Country Club, raised $111,000 for student scholarships. The earnings will be added to the Penn College Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship Fund, which exceeds $2.6 million. Proceeds ...
MILL HALL — A long-time small business has announced it will be closing its doors after decades of service to the community. Mill Hall Pharmacy, 260 Main St., Mill Hall, announced on Wednesday they would be closing their doors permanently on Tuesday, July 28. Current ownership of the pharmacy has been in place since 2005. “It has been a privilege to serve you and your families. We are sincerely grateful for the trust and support you have shown us over the years,” a release from its staff said. “Caring for our community has been an honor, and we deeply appreciate the ...
CURTIN VILLAGE EVENT On July 12, the nonprofit Roland Curtin Foundation will honor five Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots who, after the nation’s independence was secured, settled in Bald Eagle Valley and contributed to the early success of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village. Their stories are part of a broader legacy. In total, 297 known Revolutionary War soldiers made their homes in Centre County following the war; 181 are buried within present-day county boundaries. The remaining 116 lived elsewhere at the time of their death or are buried in neighboring counties, ...
LOCK HAVEN — The 2026 Wings Over Piper R/C model plane fun fly will be held at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport, July 30 to Aug. 1. Hours for the event are Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. August 2026 marks the 24th edition of Wings Over Piper. The event honors the ...
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you’re counting. And what’s been billed as basic math can sometimes look more like Einstein’s theory of relativity. That’s because a complex web of factors ...
