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Outdoors June 6, 2026

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. Night Sounds in the Valley COBURN — Curious as to who is making all that ruckus while you’re trying to sleep? Join the park naturalist at Poe Valley State Park on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., as we talk about and listen to the calls of the amphibians, birds and mammals you may hear in the campground during your stay! Poe Trivia ...

Flower gardens endure hot, dry summers better if you choose these plants

Garden June 6, 2026

When summer temperatures soar, we humans can take shelter indoors. Our garden plants, however, have no such respite. Some may droop, wilt or get crispy, while others may simply refuse to bloom. Although there’s not much we can do to counter extreme weather, we can equip our gardens to ...

Students across PA step up on Election Day to keep democracy working

Local news June 6, 2026

If you’ve voted in person in Pennsylvania recently, you may have noticed that one of the poll workers checking you in was a high school student. And if you ask one of them why they wanted to be a poll worker, most will give a similar answer. “My school was offering it, and I thought it ...

Old Photo Album: Frank’s General Store, Loganton

Community June 6, 2026

EXPRESS FILE PHOTO Franks General Store in Loganton is pictured “in the days of picket fences and hitching posts,” according to the original cutline. No date is provided with this photo.

Raymond B. Winter State Park has something for everyone

Community June 6, 2026

LOGANTON — Nestled in nearby Union County, Raymond B. Winter State Park offers the perfect outdoor escape for the whole family. The park, which covers 695 acres of the Ridge and Valley Province in Central Pennsylvania is located within Bald Eagle State Forest. It boasts a number of ...

DCNR secretary, officials mark opening of accessible fishing platform

Outdoors June 6, 2026

CAMMAL — Pine Creek has long been a world class destination for fishing. Now, thanks to a new fishing platform at the Tomb Flats Campground, fishing in Pine Creek will be more accessible to fishers of all ability levels. The 100-foot, flat fishing platform at the campground near Cammal ...