Cindy O. Herman

Pennsylvania

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Humor writer, wife, mother of two. Coal region girl, half Polish. Half crazy, but I already mentioned the wife and mother part!

Articles

Festival celebrates lavender through food, flowers and more

2 days ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

If You Go What: Pennsylvania Lavender Festival When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Blue Sparrow Farm, 264 Eschbach Rd., Milton How much: $12.75 for one day, or $19.18 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. More information: bluesparrowfarm.com or 570-989-0902Upcoming events July 26 – Kilts, Kegs and Knots (Celtic Festival) Aug. 30 & 31 – PA Dutch Festival Sept. 27 – Sunflower and Pumpkin Festival & Vintage Snowmobile Show Oct.
Local theater production's '9 to 5' mixes humor with empowering message

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

WILLIAMSPORT — Anyone who saw “9 to 5” starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in 1980 knows what a hilarious movie it is, and it translates well into a humorous musical. But the whole time audiences are laughing, they’re hearing an empowering message about women in the workforce.
Watsontown movie night expands into Kids' Fun Fest

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

WATSONTOWN — With the Watsontown Area Business Association sponsoring a free movie night, resident Wendy Shoemaker got to thinking it’d be nice to host a kids’ event beforehand, just to add to the fun. With some games, volunteers and a food truck, she has turned movie night into a festival. The Watsontown Kids’ Fun Fest will take place Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Canal Boat Pavilion in Watsontown Memorial Park. kAm$9@6>2<6C[ @C82?:K6C @7 E96 2??F2= (2ED@?E@H?
Paxinos woman wins Rookie Horsemanship National Champion

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

PAXINOS — She didn’t think she’d win regionals. Or semis. Or nationals. And she sure didn’t think she’d win Rookie Horsemanship National Champion. Katie Clemens has had quite a ride. kAmz2E:6 8C25F2E65 =2DE |2J 7C@> s2?G:==6 pC62 w:89 $49@@= 2?5 H6?E @? E@ 6?C@== :? 6BF:?6 D4:6?46 2?5 6BF:?6 E649?@=@8J 2E q=24<92H< r@==686[ :?
Longtime Northumberland County history volunteer lauded for service

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

SUNBURY — Unless someone cares enough to research the details of a historical figure’s life, that figure can seem as dusty and lifeless as an old portrait. Hope Webster Kopf is one of those people who cares. Saturday at the Northumberland County Historical Society’s 100th birthday celebration at the Hunter House Museum, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will present Kopf with the “Women in American History” award. kAmx?
Northumberland County Historical Society celebrating 100th year with party, exhibits

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

SUNBURY – In 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald published “The Great Gatsby.” Paul Newman was born. Scotch masking tape was created. The price of a Model T Ford was $260. The average life expectancy was about 58. And if something was really splendid, it was “the cat’s meow.”Into this time period, local people founded the Northumberland County Historical Society, which will celebrate its 100th birthday on Saturday from 12:45 to 4 p.m. at NCHS’s Hunter House Museum on North Front Street. kAm%96 46=63C2E:@?
Annual poker run raises funds for little girl with cancer

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

SUNBURY — It’s a good bet people will see a long line of motorcycles, cars and other vehicles traveling around the area on Saturday. What they might not see is how much goodwill it’s bringing to the community. The 8th annual Donnie & Vicki Herb Memorial Poker Run for Aubrey starts with vehicle registration at 10:30 a.m. at Laughters Bar on South Third Street. After about a three-and-a-half hour run, the vehicles will return to Laughters for a day of food, activities and entertainment.
Museum celebrates Mifflinburg's heritage with Buggy Day

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

MIFFLINBURG — Mifflinburg Buggy Museum volunteers are pulling out all the stops for Buggy Day this year, with princesses, barking dog contests, croquet and more. Buggy Day will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Market and Fifth Streets as well as at the Buggy Museum at 598 Green Street. kAm“(6 92G6 @G6C gd 3@@E9D @7 4C27ED[ 2?E:BF6D[ 7@@5[ E@FCD[ 56>@?DEC2E:@?D[ 24E:G:E:6D — H@H[ H92E 2? 6G6?EP” z2C6? %6:49>2?[ G@=F?E66C 2E E96 qF88J |FD6F>[ D2:5]k^AmkAm%96 {6H:D3FC8 s@H?E@H?
Mental health experts: Open dialogue about suicide key to prevention

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

IN NEED? If you are in need of emotional support or contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at: 988Comfort the grieving Sometimes, despite the best efforts, a person takes their own life, leaving friends and relatives to grieve and wrestle with guilt. How can they move on from there? “First and foremost, I want to say how deeply sorry I am for anyone experiencing that kind of loss.
RiverStage Community Theatre ventures into world of fairytales with 'Into The Woods'

3 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Cindy O. Herman

If You Go What: “Into the Woods” When: June 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.; June 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. Where: The Greenspace Center, 815 Market St., Lewisburg How much: $15 for adults, $8 for students More information: 570-989-0848 or riverstagetheatre.org/into-the-woods/LEWISBURG — A young woman yearning to attend a ball. A boy wishing his cow would produce milk. A little girl in red trying to feed her ill grandmother.