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Lock Haven beach opens for summer

LOCK HAVEN — The beach is back in business! The opening of the Lock Haven City Beach, located along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at the foot of Vesper Street, was originally planned for Sunday, June 18, but had to be delayed due to bacteria levels in the water. Testing for public beaches is required weekly in the state of Pennsylvania, according to Kasey Campbell, the City’s Director of Community Life. “On June 14, we received the results of that week’s test, which indicated bacteria levels that exceeded the levels regulated by the State. On Friday, June 23, we ...

Trevorton man builds ‘Field of Dreams’ in his backyard

TREVORTON — Building his own Wiffle ball field was an idea that always lingered in the back of Kurt Klinger’s mind. After two years of planning, excavation and construction, Klinger’s dream finally became a reality in his very own backyard. The Wiffle ball field, fondly dubbed the “Mini Bank” after Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, was opened to family and friends of Klinger, 38, of Trevorton, on Memorial Day weekend. Klinger’s neighbor, Jane Konyar, threw the first pitch in honor of her late husband, who many people refer to as “Tiny.” Since then, locally formed ...

Ice cream flavor raises money for library

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will be the recipient of a portion of funds from the sale of “Liberry” ice cream at Eder’s Ice Cream, 2242 Route 87, Montoursville. The fundraising sale will take place during the month of July and feature a blueberry-flavored “Liberry” ice cream. Since 1927, Eder’s Ice Cream has been a family tradition serving generation after generation only the finest hand-made ice cream. It was named one of 2017’s “The 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Pennsylvania!”

Three scouts earn Eagle rank

Three local scouts were recently recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor held by Boy Scout Troop 14 sponsored by the Newberry Lions Club. A dinner and award program was held at Saint John’s-Newberry United Methodist Church. Jordan J. Downey is the son of Daun M. Williamson, of Linden. He is ...

Scouts mark end of school year with overnight campout

The Scouts of Saint Ann Church Pack 38, Troop 38 for Girls, Troop 38 for Boys and adult volunteers recently conducted their annual end-of-school Camp Run-A-Muck at Mill Street Recreation Area in Montoursville. Scouts camped overnight, played camp games and conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony.

James V. Brown Library adds Comics Plus to its online resources

The Lycoming County Library System recently added a new online platform for readers of comics, graphic novels and manga called Comics Plus. Comics Plus, powered by LibraryPass, is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga to readers using a smartphone, ...