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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, ...

Region sees successes at National Baton Twirling Competition

Several athletes from the region competed at the National Baton Twirling Competitions in South Bend, Indiana, this summer, according to a news release from Phillips Fancy Footwork. Avery Soltesz, 21, from Watsontown took 1st place in the Intermediate Solo 1 baton and the Strut competition in the 20 Plus age group. Avery is the Golden Girl Feature Twirler at Clarion University. Scarlette Cooley. 7, from Montgomery took 1st place in the Intermediate 2-Baton division. Leah Wetzel. 17, from Muncy took 1st place in the Beginner 3-Baton Category. Savannah King, 8, from Mill Hall took ...