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Geeseytown-Newry Lutheran Hosts Upcoming Events
Newry Lutheran Church, 1030 Shamrock Ln., will distribute bags of food from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, in the church social hall. The “Meal in a Bag” will contain enough food to prepare dinner for a family. Bags will be distributed while supplies last at no charge; no income guidelines exist to receive the bag of nonperishable food items. Bags are distributed monthly on the last Saturday of each month.
Caitlin Clark has 19 assists break WNBA record in Fever's 101-93 loss to Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 19 assists to break the WNBA game record in the Indiana Fever’s 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings on Wednesday night in the final WNBA contest before the month-long break for the Olympics. Clark broke the mark of 18 set by Courtney Vandersloot for Chicago against Indiana on Aug. 31, 2020. Vandersloot also had 18 in a playoff game Sept. 28, 2021. The record-breaker came on a play where she set Kelsey Mitchell up for a 3-pointer with 2:22 remaining. That tied it at 93, but Dallas closed with an 8-0 run. Odyssey Sims and Arike Ogunbowale each scored 24 points for Dallas (6-19). Aliyah Boston led Indiana (11-15) with a career-high 28 points. Clark had 24 points.
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Eleven-year-old Adelaide Rose MacNeill’s life was turned upside down when her parents were suddenly killed in a storm between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. Her parents had taken a trip to the mainland to shop but the ferry ride home was swept away by the storm. She didn’t know who identified the bodies. All Adelaide found of her mother was a shoe. There were many funerals held the next week. Her half-brother, Lemuel, came for the funeral and to settle their parents’ estate. It was all a whirlwind for Adelaide to see her parents’ cherished possessions hauled away and her home sold. Lemuel didn’t lose any time. He announced that she would be going to a women’s boarding school, Lakeside Ladies Academy in Connecticut. She would never return to PEI.
HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR TO GIVE LECUTRE AT JIMMY STEWART MUSEUM
The author of a new book on World War II will stop by the Jimmy Stewart Museum on Saturday. Historian and author Jared Frederick will give a lecture about his book “Into the Cold Blue” at noon. The lecture is included in the general admission cost and will...
MARTHA JANE (McCORMICK) COLEMAN, 86
Martha Jane (McCormick) Coleman, 86, of Brush Valley Township, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her home. The daughter of Robert E. “R.E.” and Sara Edna (Auld) McCormick, Jane was born May 31, 1938, in Brush Valley Township. Jane received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of...
50 Years Ago
It has been six months since the bank at Woodbury was robbed by a masked gunman. Hundreds of hours of investigation have failed to turn up a suspect in the case, according to police. The Saxton electric generation station, which first went into operation in 1923, will be closed on...
Caitlin Clark is looking forward to some time off after a record-setting night
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Clark is savoring the thought of some time off even though the Indiana star wanted to go to the Olympics. Clark didn't look like she needed a break while setting a WNBA record with 19 assists in a game in the Fever's finale before the stoppage heading into the Paris Games. Clark's milestone came in a 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings. It's not quite time for Clark to take a breather. She's playing for the WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. women's Olympic team in Phoenix this weekend. Indiana's season resumes Aug. 16 against Phoenix.
U.S. Army Change of Command Ceremony Saturday open to public
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy will host, at its facility, the 458th Engineer Battalion Change of Command Ceremony in honor of Lt. Col. Devin R. Penaluna (outgoing) and Lt. Col. Trevor P. Needham (incoming) 458th Engineer Battalion commander, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at 80 Hickory St. in the Hornerstown neighborhood of Johnstown.
Reflections From The Past Bring A Smile To The Face!
Reflections from the past bring a smile to the face!. The last couple Morrison’s Cove Herald editions recalled some great memories and reflections that led me to write this brief “Letter to the Editor.”. First, in the June 20th edition was the big caption of Central High School’s...
Flea Mart/ Bake Sale July 20
The Ladies Aid Society of the Bradenville United Methodist Church will hold a Flea Mart/Bake Sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 20, at the church property across from the Derry Township Municipal Building, Route 982. Hot dogs, water and coffee also will be available for purchase, according to church...
DUANE LEWIS BASH, 78
Duane Lewis Bash 78, of Dixonville, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family in the home he loved so much. Duane was born on October 12, 1945, in Indiana, PA to Charles Lewis Bash and Alice (Marsh) Bash. He married...
Woodbury Township July Meeting
At the June meeting, Woodbury Township Chairman Joe Lansberry said there had been multiple complaints regarding the intersection of Bluebird Drive and Robin Lane; supervisors gave permission to Solicitor Aimee Willett to write an ordinance for the installation of the stop sign. At the July 3 meeting, supervisors voted to advertise the ordinance with Paul Harclerode making motion and Rich Easter seconding, motion passed.
"Awaken" Bedford County Tent Revival
Awaken Bedford County Tent Revival is happening on August 9 and 10 at the Southern Cove Power Reunion Grounds. The address is 145 Cave Road, New Enterprise, PA. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and the first service begins at 10 a.m. They will break for lunch and resume at 6 p.m. for the evening service.
Professionals Auto Body Announces FCA Certification
Professionals Auto Body of Duncansville, Pa., announced that is has achieved FCA certification, which includes Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram. Professionals Auto Body is a certified collision repair provider for most manufacturers, which ensures customers that their collision repairs will adhere to the latest industry quality and safety standards. This new certification guarantees that collision repairs will be performed according to the manufacturer’s repair protocol by a properly trained and qualified technician, using OEM parts and using the correct tools and/or equipment for the job.
S&T Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — S&T Bancorp Inc. (STBA) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $34.4 million. The Indiana, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 89 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks...
125 Years Ago
A large number of counterfeit half dollars were being circulated in Altoona. It was believed that they were being coined by a group of counterfeiters in or near the city. The coins were easily identified as they were defectively made. A Bellefonte farmer, John Evans, escaped serious injury or death...
Spring Cove Board Discusses Livestreaming
One of the biggest topics of discussion at the Spring Cove School District Board of Directors Regular meeting for July was the live streaming of board meetings. Most of the board expressed that it would be an excellent means of bringing the meeting to those who could not attend the meetings in person.
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