Staffer: Dana Borick, lifestyle and education editor

What I read: “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.

Genre: Young adult fiction. » Full Story

The second Lycoming County United Way “Rock and Roll Golf Outing” will be held Aug. 6 at White Deer Golf Course. » Full Story

Sewing class set



A “Sit-N-Sew” will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. July 11 and 18 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12, 19 and 26 at Strobel’s Sewing Center, 201 Basin St. » Full Story

At the Sun-Gazette, staff members tend to read. A lot. So we thought we would share what we’re reading and let you know how they fare. » Full Story

Salvation Army seeking mentors



Project Break-Through, a Salvation Army program teaching families self-sufficiency, strength and reduced isolation, is looking for mentors in th » Full Story

Bald Eagle-Nittany Class of 1978



LAMAR — The Bald Eagle-Nittany High School Class of 1978 30th-year class reunion will be held at 5 p.m. » Full Story

Usually when people think of a mixed-breed dog, they think of canine-related combinations.

According to Jonathon Correll of Montoursville, his mixed-breed dog, Sparta, is part otter. » Full Story

Frederick Smith, American Legion Department Service Officer, will visit American Legion Post 1, 10 E. Third St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 10. » Full Story

There are a lot of sticky subjects when it comes to dealing with pets. I’m not talking about the “issues” here, like dog laws and puppy mills — although those are important, nonetheless. » Full Story

SLATE RUN — From the outside, the log cabin-style home and adjacent garage seem to be from a fairytale. » Full Story