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Not too early to prepare for spring

As I write this, snow is falling outside my suburban New York window, and I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season. And yet, with the winter solstice in the rearview mirror, it’s already time to start preparing for spring. Testing Seeds This morning, I ...

Foundation welcomes 2 new members to board

The Clinton County Community Foundation board of directors recently recognized two outgoing board members for their years of service, according to a news release. Stuart Hall, Esq., served on the board as an appointee of the Clinton County Bar Association. His term expired on Dec. 31, ...

Altoona woman has set foot on every continent in her 93 years

Delphine Shannon, 93, of Altoona counts herself among the less than 1% of the population who has traveled to the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. A Pittsburgh native who moved to Altoona as a child, Shannon’s travels have taken ...

Houseplants that don’t require soil and can be displayed any which way

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family. I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007, when I was invited to tour the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival ...

Art gallery at Lock Haven library reopens

After lengthy renovations, the Edythe Hoye Bossert Gallery at the Annie Halenbake Ross Library has opened its new doors to reveal a beautiful new space for local artists. “The gallery is free to rent on a monthly basis if you’re just showing your work; if you sell your art there is a $50 ...