Gene Long of Lewistown celebrated his 95th birthday last month on March 2 by bowling at the Walkersville Bowling Center. The WWII Veteran was joined by family and friends, including his sister, Gloriae Green, who celebrated her 93rd birthday on March 19. Despite being diagnosed with prostate cancer and Stage 4 bone cancer, Long still…

Gene Long is quick to share his advice for life: “never stop learning; enjoy your vocation, serve your country and community, worship your Creator, and be thankful!” As Long celebrated his 90th birthday at a party with more than 250 family and friends from six states, laughter prevailed in the room. Harold Staley, local folk…