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Dwell to offer birthday program for foster kids

Dwell recently announced the launch of its Made to Celebrate! program, “which will bring joy and smiles to children experiencing foster or kinship care on their birthdays,” a news release said. “This new initiative is designed to ensure that these children feel valued and loved, even when life feels uncertain.” Children experiencing foster or kinship care often encounter significant emotional struggles, including feelings of loss, instability, and isolation. Birthdays, typically a time of joy, can instead serve as painful reminders of separation. “Made to Celebrate! aims ...

Longest-serving firefighter looks back on 66 years of service

The Loyalsock Township Volunteer Fire Company celebrated its 100th anniversary last week, and with such a monumental occasion on the horizon, long-time member and current Vice President William “Speedy” Miller looks back at how his extraordinary record of service began. The call to serve ...

21st Annual Kent’s Fest set for April 11 in Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven’s Department of Exceptionality Programs and Council for Exceptional Children student group will host the 21st annual Kent’s Fest celebration on Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the East Campus Gymnasium. The theme for this ...

Congressman hosting student art competition

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, recently announced his office’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor the nationwide Artistic Discovery Contest, providing a platform to recognize and encourage the artistic talents of high school students across the country. According to a news release, Meuser invites high school artists from Pennsylvania’s 9th District to showcase their creativity for a chance to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition ...

Library continues book club for teens

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is continuing its popular teen book club. The Teen Laid-Back Book Club, similar to the Library’s adult Laid-Back Book Club, is open to readers ages 11-18. This program was suggested by the library’s Teen Advisory Group, which saw the need for book clubs for younger audiences. The club is designed to be low-pressure, interactive, and fun. In this program, participants will share about one book they’ve enjoyed and learn about new titles from others. Teen Laid-back Book Club will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Teen computer ...

Museum sponsors bus trip to Philly’s Barnes

The Taber Museum is sponsoring a bus trip to The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on May 3. The Barnes includes artworks of Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh, Modigliani and so much more. According to a news release, the fee includes round-trip transportation, admission to The Barnes and a box lunch. The public is invited. There is no Taber member discount. The bus service will leave Williamsport at 6 a.m. and will return back to Williamsport at about 10 p.m. After touring and lunch, participants “will have the opportunity to remain at The Barnes or to visit one of ...