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Couple to celebrate 70th anniversary

Julianna M. (Judy) McElrath and Richard L. (Farmer) VanBuskirk, of Muncy, will observe their 70th anniversary on September 2, 2025. They were married by the Rev. Raymond Shaheen at Messiah Lutheran Church’s Little Chapel of the Good Shepherd. They are members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, ...

Washingtonville couple reaches 50-year mark

Cindy and Lon Tarr of Washingtonville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9, 2025, marking five decades of love, laughter, and loyalty. Cindy is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Lou Murray. Lon is the son of the late Edwin and Joyce Tarr. They are the proud parents of ...

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, ...

Weis Center to host year-long ‘Trees Series’ as part of performing arts season

LEWISBURG — As part of its upcoming season, Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Samek Art Museum, will host a series of programs centered on the theme of trees, a press release said. The events will include performances, creative projects, walks and lectures. “Much like the ‘Coal Series’ we hosted in 2016-17, we see the ‘Tree Series’ as an opportunity to connect the community to our performances and programs in a meaningful and poignant way,” said Rachel Martine, artist relations and education programs coordinator. “Who ...

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, ...