Tricia Kline

Pennsylvania

Freelance Reporter at The Patriot-News

inspirational author, journalist, biographer and teacher

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Articles

Valley churches ready for vacation Bible school

1 day ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

When regular school ends, the season for vacation Bible school begins. For churches all across the Valley, these fun, themed, weeklong outreaches have become a time for creativity, excitement, and growing in the love of God for both volunteers and attendees alike. For Mifflinburg Church of the Nazarene at 12 Market St. in Mifflinburg, the annual summer tradition of VBS has been going on for 70 years. kAm“%96C6 92G6 366? G2CJ:?8 7@C>2ED[ 3FE :E 92D 366?
Drum, bugle corp showcase expands to include block party, more crowd interaction

2 days ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

MILTON — The sounds of Thunder on the Hill are reverberating across the community and even across state lines. In just a few short years, it has become a premiere show for the best of the best in drum and bugle corps to gather and put on a unique event for the public to enjoy. This year, the Montandon American Legion will be expanding the event with a block party and mini-concert event, open to the public, on Friday night before the Saturday show. kAm%9F?56C @? E96 w:==[ ?@H :?
Valley woman wins national media award for Instagram page

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

WATSONTOWN — A Watsontown woman has received a national media award for her creative and spiritually-enriching Instagram page. Sue Fairchild, of Watsontown, received the Instagram Excellence Award at the 2025 Hidden Treasure Media Awards, which recognize Christian women content creators who faithfully share encouragement and biblical truth with audiences under 5,000.
Community comes together for Shamokin's Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

SHAMOKIN — Tracing its incorporation back to 1864, the city of Shamokin has a long and rich history. It is perhaps best known for its coal industry, but these days it’s becoming known for much more and is aiming to become a tourist destination spot.
Mission trip to Haiti changed Valley woman's life

3 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

Race to help build orphanage in Haiti DANVILLE — Nike In-Jesus Ministries will hold their second “Race for Their Tomorrow” from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31. One hundred percent of the fundraiser’s proceeds will support the building of the orphanage in Haiti. Specifically, their immediate need is to raise $10,500 for the next phase of the project, which includes installing the walls for the building that will one day be home to more than 100 children.
Valley Christians volunteering for mission trips

4 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

Whether traveling across the country or around the world, Christian volunteers from the Valley, covering a wide age range, are embracing the Great Commission to preach the Gospel to all of creation as they embark on mission trips. The Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ is both shared and shown through various work projects and relief efforts to uplift the poor and struggling.
Church hopes families treat moms to a mystery for Mothers' Day

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

If You Go What: “Murder on the Monkey Express” When: 6:30 p.m. on May 8 and 9; 2 p.m. on May 10; and 5 p.m. on May 11 Where: Richfield Life Ministries, 167 Church, Richfield How much: $15 adults, $10 ages 5 to 10, free for ages 5 and younger. Saturday’s performance is dessert-only; cost is $10. More information: Reserve seats by calling the church office at 717-694-3490 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or emailing [email protected]. Pay at the door.
Danville native's book featured in National Day of Prayer

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

DANVILLE — Danville native and resident Kerry Hasenbalg knows what it’s like to fight for hope. From traveling the world to advocate for vulnerable women and children, to experiencing devastating personal loss, to leading retreats to help people find wisdom and guidance through life’s storms, the lessons she has both learned and teaches go deep, and they have also gone wide — to more than fifty countries.
Coffee shop owner plans events to build connections with people, God

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

SUNBURY — The Sunbury Station historically served as a connection hub in the city. Now inhabited by the IV Coffee Co., it looks a little different these days — but essentially, its purpose is very much the same. The company hosts regular “Connect Events,” aimed at making the shop a place for people to develop deeper relationships. On Monday, “Worship Night at the Tracks” will be held on the outdoor patio next to the train tracks.
Valley mother publishes Bible study on parenting through prayer

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | Tricia Kline

McALISTERVILLE — A mom of four girls, now all in high school and college, Tabitha Goodling, 46, of McAlisterville, has years of experience to share about the power of prayer when it comes to raising children, from the womb to adulthood. “That communication with God is so incredibly important, and I have been blessed with the care of these remarkable human beings, so why not seek Him in this process of watching them grow?” she said. kAmp 4=:6?E D6CG:46D >2?286C 2E rC@DDC@25D !C68?2?4J r6?E6C :?