Progress 2023: Lock Haven

‘Classic small town feel,’ ‘unique’ businesses help city thrive

By D. EVERETT SMITH Sun-Gazette Correspondent

Growth and progress in Lock Haven appear to be a result of the college town’s very own citizens. Kasey Campbell, the city’s director of community life, said thanks to the efforts of the residents, there is always someone ready to lend a hand.

“I think we have the classic small town feel,” Campbell said. “We have a good community and there is no shortage of volunteers in the area.”

Campbell said the governing body of the town will interact with residents regularly.

“Our council is very accessible and very involved with all aspects of the city,” she said. “We see them at city events hearing out the residents and hearing their concerns.”

One of the concerns is about the economy. In recent months, area malls have closed, however Campbell believes this has benefited Lock Haven’s downtown.

“I think we have definitely seen a growth in the Main Street shops, which has done wonders for the local economy,” Campbell said. She added that Lock Haven’s downtown is “very unique with different goods and unique boutiques.” She said stores like Momo Otsu, the Blond Boutique and the Skeleton Key have been doing well.

“We are seeing more of the college kids (from Lock Haven University) coming into town,” Campbell said.

She also said that the downtown was another place where residents will greet each other and catch up with friends.

For a few years the Good Neighbor

Program has helped connect new home and business owners with the comings and goings of the city.

“In 2020, we started giving welcome bags to new residents that offered information about the city, such as the recycling schedule, economic information,” Campbell said.

As for city projects, Campbell said that construction will soon begin on Hoberman Park.

“It is a three phase project and we will begin work on it in the Spring,” she said. A skate park, which she said was a long time coming, will be completed. She also said that a BMX track will be in place for bicycle enthusiasts.

“Something like that welcomes young people to our community,” she said. Campbell credited city planner and development coordinator Abigail Roberts with offering input with the

BRIGANDI, GLEGHORN AND HAFFLEY LLC

Insurance pros offer a century of experience

From Staff Reports

Brigandi, Gleghorn and Haffley LLC is an independent insurance agency located at 123 E. Water St., Lock Haven.

The agency has “a focus on helping our clients find quality, competitively priced insurance solutions and reliable customer service they can count on.”

Michael “Mike” Haffley purchased the agency in January of 2020, making the agency 100% locally owned and operated.

“Since then, Brigandi, Gleghorn and Haffley LLC has continued to live up to the highest standards of customer service and insurance solutions to help our clients protect what matters most,” the agency’s website said. “Helping each and every client with their insurance needs is what we’re here for, and we strive to be your source for knowledge and assistance when it comes to your coverage. In fact, our team of insurance professionals has over 100 years of combined experience, giving you the peace of mind knowing that an experienced agency is here for

you every step of the way.”

In both 2021 and 2022 the agency was awarded Erie Insurance Company’s Founders’ Award, which honors the example set by Erie co-founders, whose high standards for production, profitability and customer service continue to define the company.

The agency offers a variety of personal insurance policies, including auto, home, flood, individual life, renters, condo, motorcycle, ATV, UTV, travel trailer, motorhome, snowmobile, boat and classic car insurance.

The agency also offers a variety of commercial or business policies such as: business auto, contractor, retail business, restaurant, business owners, workers’ compensation, commercial umbrella liability, surety bond, inland marine and key person life insurance.

The agency has access to over 100 other insurance companies through partnerships that Mike and his team have built over the years, and can insure just about anything a customer might need or want to insure.

park repairs. “She and I work very closely,” Campbell said.

She said that she and Roberts worked on a YouTube video series that kept the children of the area connected with the city during COVID. She and Roberts would interview residents and local government officials to keep the kids informed about the city.

“We used to do it on a weekly basis,” Campbell said. However, the video series has now done monthly.

On a personal level, Campbell said that Lock Haven is an easy place for anyone to become attached too.

“I speak for myself, but I stuck around after I graduated from college (Lock Haven University) and I fell in love with the town,” Campbell said. She will hear the same anecdote from other LHU graduates.

41 years of ‘quality products and service to back them up’

By CHASE BOTTORF cbottorf@lockhaven.com

MILL HALL — Miller’s Furniture is the sit and sleep store that continues to supply quality furniture and mattresses in the Mill Hall area after four decades.

Millerás Furniture specializes in selling sofas, chairs and recliners from La-Z-Boy, Ultra Comfort, Hillsdale, Hammary, Hopeland, Leather Italia and other branded furniture. All leather furniture is from Leather Italia. They also specialize in selling Serta and Sleepwell mattresses.

Miller’s line of Sleepwell offers a two sided bedding which is now flippable. Another style in the Sleepwell line is made with a gel technology and are the most supportive mattress Miller’s Furniture sells.

A new line of power recliners called Ultra Cozy Recliners from Ultra Comfort were just brought on, in-store.

They offer stress free reclining experience by providing up to five adjustable supportive positioning zones that increases the body’s wellness, optimizing the feeling of comfort, according to Miller’s staff member, Wendy Hockenberry.

“They are amazing!” said Hockenberry.

“Quality products and the service to back them up” is the Miller’s Furniture motto and it continues to hold true after 41 years of service. So, come by and find a new piece of quality made furniture that best fits you today!

Miller’s Furniture is located at 3064 Eagle Valley Road in Mill Hall and offers free delivery up to about a 30 mile radius. They are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. They are closed from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for lunch. Special appointments can be made available.

Miller’s Furniture is located at 3064 Eagle Valley Road, Mill Hall. For more information or to set up an appointment/order call them at 570-726-3026 or look them up online at millersfurnituremillhall.com/.

DOOR SOLUTIONS LLC

Keystone Door continues to serve Central PA

By CHASE BOTTORF cbottorf@lockhaven.com

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R.C. Bowman Inc., Mill Hall, has been specializing in commercial and residential paving and site excavation since 1970. Family-owned and operated, the company prides itself in being “as local as it gets,” according to its website, rcbowmaninc.com

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Kauffman’s Store in Loganton has been an icon in the Sugar Valley area for almost five decades, consistently providing patrons with fully stocked shelves of footwear, equestrian items, pet supplies, tools, outdoor gear, and above all, excellent customer service.

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Woodward Ave.,

state and emission inspections, among many other services. For more information, call 570-753-3270.

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Pictured is Joe Hanley, manager of R.C. Bowman Inc. The Mill Hall business has specialized in commercial and residential paving and site excavation since 1970.

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Avis, offers

Klineys is ‘just like coming home’

By CHASE BOTTORF cbottorf@lockhaven

WOOLRICH — Klineys Home Furnishings has been “just like coming home” for 37 years in a row.

Through selling USmade furniture like Flexsteel and Craft Master, owner Kline “Kliney” Williams gives the customer the ability to customize to their heart’s content.

The long-running store offers custom ordering with the pick of how a customer wants the legs, arms, colors and furniture to be tailored — all for no change in price.

Delivery is free and is offered within a 50-mile radius. There is a six- to eight-week wait for delivery for special orders on Flexsteel and Craft Master, according to Kliney.

Klineys also specializes in selling Amish dining room, bedroom furniture and entertainment sets, as well as mattresses made in the US. The mattresses include a line of spring air mattresses made in Old Forge, rest sonic mattresses made

in Buffalo, N.Y., and, according to Kliney himself, their best selling, Goldbond, from Connecticut.

Klineys has their own floor covering department with new waterproof floors as well. They offer an array of choices stemming from carpet, solid wood and ceramic floor installations.

Klineys is currently running a Flexsteel

Spring Gallery sale. The sale runs twice a year, Spring and Fall.

Klineys Home Furnishings is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and evenings by appointment.

“I like to say customer’s don’t like to leave here as customers, they leave here as friends,” Kliney said.

CLINTON COUNTY MEMORIALS

SUN-GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Clinton County Memorials & Gibson Monuments, 1061 Kryder Road, Mill Hall, was established in 1895. Owned by the Noll family, services include full cemetery installation, in-cemetery engraving, monument and foundation repairs, monument cleaning, mountain stone engraving including yard stones, garden stones, name signs, brick engraving and pet memorials. For more information, visit gibsonmonumentco.com or call 570-726-3602.

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Powers Health Center, 525 High St., Lock Haven, helps with many muscular-skeletal issues, including chiropractic work and arthritic symptoms.

Powers Health Center a strong, family business

By CHASE BOTTORF cbottorf@lockhaven.com

LOCK HAVEN — Powers Health Center is a family strong business with goals of improving lives for the better.

Powers Health Center is comprised of both chiropractic and dental offices.

Powers Chiropractic is operated of Dr. Richard Powers III, Dr. Andi Luke and Dr. Micah Powers. They focus on treating anything muscular-skeletal related, whether itás sprains, strains and post-surgical operations for increase healing potential. Powers Chiropractic also specializes in anything related from spinal degeneration to degeneration in the knee and a majority of arthritic conditions. They hit the typical chiropractic adjustments and alignments hard.

Powers Chiropractic conducts acoustic wave therapy for post-surgical scar tissue breakup and calcium deposition within tissues to trigger points within the muscular tissues for treatment. They also have laser therapy for increased healing potential within tissues for acute injury, chronic injury, post-surgical operation, increase in blood flow, increase in the functionality of the cells within to increase healing potential. Powers also offers spinal decompression ä whether itás for the neck, discus issues, causing nerve irritation and/or lumbar decompression of the low back ä and knee decompression

for degeneration.

On the dentistry side of Powers Health, Dr. Richard Powers II has been practicing dentistry for 35 years. The dentistry prides themselves on same day service for pain and any issues of that kind and are accommodating for scheduling.

The dental offices specializes in pretty much all basis of dentistry with recent additions of implants such as to help stabilize denture and molar extraction. They have well qualified hygenists on staff to help treat children, elderly and anybody that is challenged physically; with accommodations.

The dental offices do some of the surgical extractions for patients, however, they refer out for any of the root canal or advance surgery. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are provided for necessary operations.

Both of the Powers chiropractic and dental health sections work closely together with head and neck pain. They have a close relationship with Geisinger regarding head and neck cancer treatment patients and joint surgery for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ).

Powers Health Center is located at 525 High Street in Lock Haven. To set up an appointment with chiropractic, call 570-858-1730 or to set up an appointment with general dentistry, call 570-748-0100. Visit www.powershealthcenter.com for more info.

SAAR’S TREE SERVICE LLC

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Saar’s Tree Service LLC, Lock Haven, provides customers with wood trimming work from routine pruning and necessary tree trimming service to tree removal, stump removal and even stump grinding. For more information, call 570-769-2482 or visit saarstreeservice.com

Dotterer Equipment, 6547 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall,

brands for any customer’s home, farm or business needs.

Dotterer proud of experienced staff, varied offered services

MILL HALL — Whether you are a homeowner, farmer, landscaper or contractor, Dotterer Equipment Inc. in Mill Hall can help.

With a 15,000 square feet indoor showroom space, the family owned and operated business at 6547 Nittany Valley Drive showcases nothing but the best in the equipment and powersports industry. The company proudly employs around 25 individuals who specialize in the industry and have more than 100 years combined experience.

Dotterer Equipment was first established by the Dotterer Family in 1952 and was later purchased by Karl Walizer and family in 1986. From there, the family grew the business expanding their product offerings and customer service. Today three generations are actively working in the business.

Dotterer’s director of customer relations, Michael Frank, told the Express that “the team at Dotterer Equipment Inc. are dedicated to providing all customers with exceptional sales, parts and service support regardless of product brands. We are proud to put our 71 years of expertise and experience to work for you. Getting your equipment needs taken care of in a timely and affordable manner is our highest priority.”

Dotterer Equipment Inc. strives to provide customers with the best buying experience in the industry.

“Fast, friendly service and support when you need it. We are here to help you find the equipment to meet your needs today, tomorrow and into the future,” Frank said. “We proudly have a 15,000 square foot indoor climate-controlled showroom offering just about anything you may need in the outdoor power industry.”

Dotterer carries Kubota, Honda Powersports, Suzuki, Snapper, Steiner, Simplicity, Stihl, Crown Royal Stoves and many other smaller brands.

Recently Dotterer Equipment added

the product lines of DR Power equipment, Mean Green Battery Mowers and Generac.

“We are always looking for ways to offer our customers top quality product lines. With the addition of these lines we offer home generators, handheld power equipment and now top grade commercial zero turn mowers.”

Everything from ATVs, motorcycles, small riding mowers all the way to 170hp-plus tractors can be seen. Dotterer Equipment proudly offers a full line up of genuine accessories for all lines they carry. And if they don’t have it, they can usually get it for you.

With warm weather upon us, Dotterer’s is gearing up for spring with service specials and will be announcing some special spring sales and our Kubota Field Event Open House on April 14 and 15 — more details will be released soon.

“Dotterer Equipment is proud to offer a full-service center to service all makes and models. The main focus of Dotterer’s Full-Service Center is customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves on having factory certified service technicians with years of experience to offer fast, efficient service.

“In the past few months, (our staff has) worked to build upon our service — to offer quicker turnaround times and more specialized services.”

In addition, the Dotterer Parts Specialist are here to help you find and get the parts you need for your equipment. Dotterer Equipment Inc uses company-built and state of the art parts systems to help them quickly lookup and find the parts you want. In addition, stocks thousands of the most popular parts in-house, with the ability to place and order and get parts quickly.

Dotterer’s is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.dottererequip.com or call 570-726-3471 for more information.

CINDY’S SMILING SAMMY GROOMING & BOARDING

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The Clinton County Waste Authority owns and operates the Wayne Township Landfill, 15 Landfill Lane, McElhattan. The authority is committed to reducing, reusing, recycling and managing solid waste. They allow curbside recycling, drop-off recycling, commercial recycling, and recycling of electronics and hazardous household waste. The landfill can be reached at 570-769-6977 or via the WTL website, www.waynetwplandfill.com.