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James V Brown Library observes Braille Literacy Month

January is National Braille Literacy Month and the James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, has resources for the visually impaired and to help teach inclusivity to all ages. National Braille Literacy Month highlights Louis Braille and how essential Braille is for those who are visually impaired. Here are some ways in which you can support Braille Literacy Month at the James V. Brown Library: • Explore the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP). LAMP makes materials available for PA residents with disabilities. You can access this at the library’s website, ...

What will our gardens look like in 2025? The thing about opinions is that everybody’s got one. The same can be said about predictions. One group with a pretty good track record is Katie Dubow’s Garden Media Group, a public-relations company serving plant breeders, nurseries and others in the green industry. Its annual Garden Trends Report forecasts how environmental, fashion, food, retail, media and other trends will trickle down into the gardening realm. In 2006, GMG foresaw the beginning of the native plants movement; in 2009, it predicted a surge in vertical gardening; and in ...

Lifesaving gear funded by grant

HANEYVILLE — Drive up “The Pike” north of Lock Haven and you’ll be minutes from nowhere. Meaning it is a mountainous, sparsely populated but stunning area of Clinton County. Route 664, known as the Coudersport Pike, winds over the mountains and through Sproul State Forest, the ...

Library, STEP partner for family fun nights

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will partner with STEP Head Start to host Family Fun Nights in 2025. During the event, families will explore the library, learn about library resources, listen to a captivating story, and participate in a fun activity for the whole family. Family Fun Nights will take place from 4:15-5 p.m. in the Blue Program Room on the first floor of the Welch Children’s Wing on the following dates: Jan. 7 April 8 July 8 Registration is necessary as spots are limited. To register, visit https://jvbrown.libcal.com/event/13451110 or call the ...

State reminds dog owners of Jan. 1 license deadline

State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding reminded Pennsylvania dog owners to purchase a 2025 license from their county treasurer by Jan. 1, 2025. According to a news release, licenses are not just a legal responsibility of owning a dog, they protect all Pennsylvania dogs and are the best way to bring your pet home quickly if it’s lost. In October of 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law bipartisan, commonsense measures to modernize Pennsylvania’s Dog Law to make Pennsylvania a safer, healthier place for dogs in kennels and shelters, and protect communities from stray and ...

Find out where your firewood comes from to prevent spread of invasive pests

Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed, whether around a hearth or at a campsite. Some folks cut their own wood and let it season, but most buy their wood without much thought about where it came from. As it ...