Breaking News

Life

Bradford County museum’s event looks at settlement, industrial history

Life

The Bradford County Historical Society will host a program titled, “Back to the Basics: From Settlement to Industry – Bradford County, 1810-1880,” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. According to a news release, there is no admission charge, but donations are appreciated. “Following its establishment in 1810, Bradford County experienced a gradual and distinctly rural form of industrialization that unfolded between 1810 and 1880,” the news release said. “Unlike large factory centers, early industry developed around water-powered commerce which ...

Wellsboro bookstore owners enter ‘favorite couple’ contest, inspires new rom-com

Life

Local bookstore owners Kasey and Kevin Coolidge are celebrating a major victory of the heart after reaching the finals of the national “America’s Favorite Couple” online competition. While the couple did not take home the $20,000 grand prize, they managed to capture the attention and affection of supporters worldwide, sharing updates and connecting with voters directly via their official page at facebook.com. The owners of From My Shelf Books & Gifts, a beloved independent bookstore nestled in rural Tioga County, Pennsylvania, entered the contest expecting a modest local response. ...

These bulbs have evolved to avoid being eaten — to gardeners' benefit

Life

There’s little worse in a gardener’s mind than watching their careful planning and hard work go up in a cloud of teeth, thanks to every four-legged freeloader within chewing distance. So if you’re planting bulbs this fall, select the rights to avoid planting dinner. Although no plant ...

Musician to host workshop on ‘surviving the music industry’

Life

LOCK HAVEN -- On Sept. 26 at 1 p.m., Nashville songwriter and local resident Michael “Max” McGee will host an event to provide some valuable information about how to navigate today’s music industry. McGee has been a song writer for several decades with songs on the charts, in movies and TV shows, winning international song contests and in other musical areas as well. The workshop will be held at at Avenue 209, 209 Bellefonte Ave., Lock Haven. According to a news release, the event is set up to help local residents who are songwriters, lyricists, artists, musicians and others ...

Church planning autumn festival

Life

“All are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of food, fellowship, music and fun at the St. Luke Lutheran Church Fall Festival on Sunday, September 13, following the 10:30 a.m. worship service,” a news release says. The festival will feature a cornhole tournament beginning at 1 p.m. at the church, 1400 Market Street. Teams may sign up in advance to compete. Boy Scout Troop 12 and Cub Scout Pack 12, both sponsored by the congregation, will assist with the tournament and other games for youngsters and adults. A blues band featuring musically talented church members and friends will ...