š± How CU-Lock Haven students are using lab tools found in real research
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In today's newsletter:
- How CU-Lock Haven students are using lab tools found in real research
- How a Lock Haven PSAC announcement honored a Clarion golfer
- What the new Commonwealth University president means for Lock Havenās campus
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with variable cloudiness, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 43.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 54 and low of 30 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ CU-Lock Haven students experience real-time PCR technology used in modern science (lockhaven.com) ā Commonwealth UniversityāLock Haven biology students are getting early, hands-on experience with real-time PCR technology, the same molecular tool used to detect viruses and study genes. Faculty and a student researcher collaborated to secure the equipment, design a beginner-friendly lab, and create protocols that will keep future Lock Haven students working with cutting-edge scientific methods. 
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ā¢ Clarion Women's Golf: McKayla Kerle Named PSAC Women's Golf Co-Athlete of the Week (gantnews.com) ā Lock Haven is the dateline for a PSAC announcement recognizing Clarion University golfer McKayla Kerle as Womenās Golf Co-Athlete of the Week. Kerleās strong play at the Fighting Scot Spring Invitational, where Clarion captured the team title, earned her the conference honor highlighted from Lock Haven. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Osgood named president of Commonwealth University (lockhaven.com) ā Commonwealth University, which includes the Lock Haven campus, has officially named Dr. Jeffery L. Osgood Jr. as its new president, effective April 17. State higher-ed leaders praise his collaborative style and focus on student opportunities, which will shape decisions affecting academics, morale, and campus life in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Lock Haven
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Upcoming Events in
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Fiber Arts & Crafts Group
Ross Library, 232 W Main St, Lock Haven
1:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Family Karaoke
Ross Library , 232 W Main St , Lock Haven
2:30 pm -
Grid Iron Greats Banquet 2026
Lock Haven Loyal Order of Moose , 150 S Hanna St , Lock Haven
5:00 pm -
The Heartstrings
Haywood's on the Green , 43 Fairway View Dr , Mill Hall
7:00 pm -
Fresh Express Food Bank- Lock Haven
John Yost Community Center , 369 Linden St , Lock Haven
12:00 pm -
Tabletop RPG Club
Ross Library , 232 W Main St , Lock Haven
6:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm -
Wine in The Wilds
Clinton County Fairgrounds , 98 Racetrack Rd , Mill Hall
2:00 pm -
Crafter Hours
Ross Library , 232 W Main St , Lock Haven
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
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š Events Nearby
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CHICKEN POT PIE TAKEOUT ,April 17.2026, Quarts-$11 and Pints $6 . Made on premises that day,
5 W Arch St , Mill Hall
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AYCE chicken potpie supper, APRIL 18,2026, ST.PAUL'S UCC CHURCH,FLEETWOOD
5 W Arch St , Mill Hall
7:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lock Haven. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Mill Hall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lock Haven here.
š Nearby News
Jersey Shore
- Students of the month of March selected at Jersey Shore Area High School (sungazette.com)
- Trolley used in Jersey Shore gets second life; receives award (lockhaven.com)
- Jersey Shore High School to present āThe Pirates of Penzance' this week (sungazette.com)
Nittany
- Penn State baseball returns to Happy Valley for conference series against Rutgers (psucollegian.com)
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