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Operation Spiritual Thunder in East Waterford EAST WATERFORD — Operation Spiritual Thunder will be Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at the East Waterford Carnival Grounds, Horse Valley Road, East Waterford. The event is an annual fundraiser and Freedom Motorcycle Run, which raises money to help send people struggling with addiction to a Christian-based rehabilitation center. Proceeds benefit the Broken Heart Fund. The event begins with registration and a bike blessing at 10 a.m., followed by the Freedom Run at 11 a.m. Testimonies from people affected by addiction and recovery ...

PennDOT targets speeding on Route 75

From staff reports EAST WATERFORD — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has placed a radar-controlled speed display board along Route 75 in Lack Township in an effort to remind motorists to slow down. The board, installed this week, faces northbound traffic between Blairs Mills Road and Brick Church Road, where the posted speed limit is 55 mph. The device uses radar to detect the speed of approaching vehicles and displays the speed on a lighted sign. PennDOT said the board will remain at the location for four to six weeks. The department said the display is intended ...

It’s country time at Celebration Villa

REEDSVILLE — “Time to hit the trail — Yippee ki-yay, partner!” OK, now lil’ doggie, it’s getting to be close to the weekend and here’s this week’s things to do. Cowboys and cowgirls might find themselves a barnyard full of Western fun at Celebration Villa of Reedsville, ...

Increase your string and stick accuracy

It’s hard to believe that it’s already late-August, and this means that archery season is right around the corner. If you are looking to increase your accuracy and up your chances at filling a tag this fall, it is not too late. Here are some tips to get you started. Relax and breathe Are you one of those guys who drills bullseyes shot after shot on the range, but still seems to miss when it comes to a live target? The simple answer is buck fever. But what does that mean? In most cases, it is a matter of learning to relax and breathe. When a live target is standing in front of ...

Outdoors calendar

Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap shoots. Decatur ...