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Millennium Society’s party to raise funds for non-profits

LOCK HAVEN - Celebrating life. It’s what people strive to do in this short life, and when there is a special occasion, gathering with friends and family makes it all the more memorable. That’s just what the local Millennium Society and the Sons and Daughters of Italy have in store as ...

Author shares inspiration for novels

Although there was some question if bestselling author Kristin Harmel would be able to join the James V. Brown Library’s Author Spotlight virtually from Florida due to Hurricane Milton, everything came together to give those in attendance a glimpse into Harmel’s inspirations for her ...

Join the Friends of the Library group

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., encourages the public to join the Friends of the James V. Brown Library group during the week of Oct. 20-26 as part of the 19th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends of the James V. Brown Library were established in 1956 by Robert P. Henry, a trade union worker who wanted to raise funds to help renovate the library. Since that time, the Friends group has grown from several community members to several hundred members. Since 1996, the Friends’ financial support for library programs, facilities, and general ...

Autumn a perfect time to plant trees — here are tips for doing it right

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more energy into growing strong roots rather than struggling to survive the heat and drought often seen ...

Area author’s ‘Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the PA Wilds’ available now

James T. Baumgratz, the author who brought you historical titles such as “Elk County Murders & Mysterious Deaths” and “Missing in the Pennsylvania Wilds,” has recently completed his newest book titled “Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the Pennsylvania Wilds, Vol. II.” “I have researched over 500 murders and mysterious deaths from all corners of the Pennsylvania Wilds, and with so many interesting cases, I could not stop writing with just the first volume,” said Baumgratz. This book takes a trip through all corners of the Pennsylvania Wilds describing 25 true murders and ...

Children’s fall festival coming to Deane Center in Wellsboro

Deane Little Beans is gearing up for its much-anticipated Fall Fest from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 26, in the lobby and the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main St., Wellsboro. According to a news release, this celebration of all things autumn will be filled with fun activities for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents to enjoy together so break out your Halloween costumes and join in the fun. “This free festive fun morning will feature decorating a pumpkin to take home with all supplies provided free and a variety of fall-themed yard games ...