🌱 Could your Lock Haven project win the 2026 tourism grant?

Greetings Lock Haven! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could your Lock Haven project win the 2026 tourism grant?
• Which Bald Eagle just set a historic shot-blocking record?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Claus Hut – Saturday, December 20, 2025 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: Strong winds, temps: high: 50, low: 22.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Clinton County Tourism Grant now open (lockhaven.com) — Lock Haven’s Clinton County Economic Partnership has opened applications for the 2026 Tourism Grant, offering funding for projects that boost attractions, marketing, and visitor experiences across the county. Local groups, businesses, and municipalities can apply online now, with applications due March 9 and awards announced at the May 28 Toast to Tourism event in Lock Haven.
   

• LHU Women's Basketball edged by Seton Hill in high-scoring battle (therecord-online.com) — Lock Haven University’s women’s basketball team put up strong numbers at Seton Hill but fell 98–85 despite four players scoring in double figures. Jenadia Jordan led with 23 points, and Alana Robinson made program history with her 200th career block as the Bald Eagles now look ahead to hosting California (Pa.) at Thomas Fieldhouse this Saturday.
   

📸 Around Lock Haven

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lock Haven

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• King of the Mountain Tournament
  Central Mountain High School, 64 Keystone Central Dr, Mill Hall
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Santa Claus Hut – Saturday, December 20, 2025
  Downtown Lock Haven Inc. , 205 E Main St , Lock Haven
  11:00 am
• Santa Claus Hut – Friday, December 19, 2025
  Downtown Lock Haven Inc. , 205 E Main St , Lock Haven
  11:00 am
• Fiber Arts & Crafts Group
  Ross Library , 232 W Main St , Lock Haven
  1:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Icicles On The Moon – Lock Haven, PA
  Zindel Park , Reservoir Rd , Lock Haven
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Boys KING OF THE MOUNTAIN TOURNAMENT — Canon-McMillan High School Wrestling
  Central Mountain High School , 64 Keystone Central Dr , Mill Hall
  4:00 pm
• 7/8/9 Boys Basketball Central Mountain Wildcats vs Selinsgrove Area School District
  Central Mountain Middle School , 200 Ben Ave , Mill Hall
  5:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Brunch With Santa *TICKETED EVENT* (Day 12 - 12 Days of Bald Birds) — Bald Birds Brewing Company
  Bald Birds Brewing Company , 220 Shaffer Ln , Jersey Shore
  11:00 am
• Ugly Sweater Olympics (Day 10 - 12 Days of Bald Birds) — Bald Birds Brewing Company
  Bald Birds Brewing Company , 220 Shaffer Ln , Jersey Shore
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• Knit-Picking
  Ross Library , 232 W Main St , Lock Haven
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• English as a Second Language Class
  Ross Library , 232 W Main St , Lock Haven
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Lock Haven - Shift Manager (for established Shift Managers affected by the acquisition) in Lock Haven. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Mill Hall

• Shade, Wells surpass 20 points, lead Central Mountain boys basketball past SJC (lockhaven.com)
• KC board votes down firm for staffing study (lockhaven.com)
• BE Twp. adopts budget with no tax increase (lockhaven.com)

Jersey Shore

• State senator announces $6.2 million in funding for food pantries, others (sungazette.com)
• Barner's win at 285 helps Shore complete comeback win vs. Muncy (sungazette.com)
• Fall Commencement set for Dec. 20 (pct.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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