Penn State's 2015 Ag Progress Days exposition will showcase entertaining yet educational activities for horse lovers of all ages and experience levels, according to organizers in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
    The event's Equine Experience, Aug. 18-20, will offer a full schedule of training and breed clinics, demonstrations, informational displays and lectures.
    "Ken and Karen Sandoe, Sunny Hill Farm are returning this year to drive their hitch of Belgian draft horses," Macrina said. "They have one of the best hitches in Pennsylvania and will certainly delight the crowd. They will perform once each day in addition to a special performance during the Wednesday Evening Extravaganza."

    Joan Smith-Reese, Executive Director of Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS) is announcing  a new member of the leadership team – Jerene Milliken, effective July 13th, 2015.
    Jerene is from Williamsport, has been a volunteer for ACS at PetSmart, transporting cats and assisting with events. She is also an adopter, taking home a cat from PetSmart.
    She comes with a wide array of experience. She is on the Williamsport School Board, she was Chief of Staff for the #83rd   Congressional District and has extensive marketing background with hospice.
    She will be joining ACS 4 days per week. She will be one day in Wellsboro, one day in East Smithfield and two days in Williamsport.
    Throughout much of the summer she will be in East Smithfield for orientation and learning all about ACS history, programs,  goals and vision for the future. Jerene resides in Williamsport with her husband and two dogs and three cats. She has four children.
        Animal Care Sanctuary, celebrating its 48th year,  is one of the largest “no kill” shelters in the United States and cares for over 500 dogs daily. A second location in Wellsboro was opened in 2011. Having two locations in the state of PA has helped save hundreds of lives as we continue to adopt, spay/neuter, educate and provide a loving atmosphere for the animals who call ACS home.
   

    Jacquie Greulich, Board Chair announced the following new board members after the sanctuary’s annual meeting on June 10th.  Marge Ross, former Sayre Theatre Manager, Jack Wheeler, President and Chief Operating Officer of #1 Gluten Free in Athens, and Michelle Licata, Small Business Accounting and Administration.
    Animal Care Sanctuary, a 48 year old non-profit organization promoting adoption, spay/neuter and humane education, moved to Bradford County in 1982. The founder, Lesley Sinclair, started the sanctuary in Toms River, NJ. ACS’s Wellsboro location on Route 6 opened in 2012. ACS cares for over 500 animals on a daily basis.