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Museum to host program on Laquin Civilian Conservation Corps camp

The LeRoy Heritage Museum will host a program titled, “Laying a Foundation for the Future: Laquin C.C.C. Camp S-103,” at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 30. According to a news release, Museum President Matt Carl will present a new program focusing on the Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Laquin, and the work performed by the men of the camp on Barclay Mountain and along the Schrader Creek. Matt is the author of the book, “Laquin: The Rise and Fall of a Pennsylvania Lumber Town,” and had a great uncle who once worked at the Laquin C.C.C. camp. This presentation will be held in the Lewis ...

Eagle Grange hosts back-to-school event

With a new school year about to begin, Eagle Grange #1 hosted a “Prep for Success” event at the Grange Hall near Montgomery on Aug. 9 to distribute free school supplies, shelf-stable food items and backpacks to about 50 students from five local school districts. Backpacks were provided by ...

First Fire Float raises funds for Lock Haven Fire Department

LOCK HAVEN — Despite a few passing rain showers, the first Fire Float made a successful debut in mid-August on the Susquehanna River. The event, hosted by Schlesinger Communications Inc. and the Lock Haven Fire Department, was held Sunday and brought together families, friends and ...

Legion Auxiliary officers installed

A number of officers for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties American Legion Auxiliary units were recently installed, including Bower-Decker American Legion Auxiliary Unit #251 of Montgomery, installed by Heather Smith, ALA Department of Pennsylvania’s District President for Centre, ...

Women’s group plans luncheon

The Lock Haven Christian Women’s Connection will enjoy the “Boxes of Hope” Luncheon at 11:50 a.m., Sept. 10. The program will be held at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Allison Township. “There is always good food, lots of fun, door prizes, music from gifted vocalists, and inspiring speakers that help inform and encourage ladies to make a most memorable day,” a news release from the group said. The theme of September’s lunch is ”Boxes of Hope.” The feature guest for the luncheon will be Traci Fotorny, the founder of the non-profit organization. ...

Mill Hall woman donates items from trip to Woodstock festival to museum

MILL HALL — The power of music and the arts is something that, historically, can bring hundreds from different backgrounds together. That was the case in August 1969 when the Woodstock Music & Art Fair in Bethel Woods, New York, brought half a million people of all ages, ethnicities, ...