In 1736, Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin helped found the first volunteer fire department in the world, the Union Fire Company of Philadelphia. The fine and dedicated men and women of the Loyalsock Township Volunteer Department help continue this fire safety service and protection to your neighbors. They recently celebrated 100 years of existence. The year
The Vietnam War was unlike any other war in our country’s history. Look at the films from Hollywood that came out of this war: Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, The Deer Hunter, Coming Home, Tigerland, Born on the Fourth of July, the list goes on and on, but they all have the same theme
The Muncy branch of the Mansfield Normal School will open for the summer term on Monday, June 15 and will continue to August 16. New entrants into the teaching field must have 15 units of high school work or its equivalent, before they can be admitted to the Muncy school in preparation for study for
As the weather gradually starts to get warmer, your thoughts may turn to those home fix-up projects that you have been putting off. Well, this weekend, March 21, 22, and 23, you might find the perfect way to get some ideas about your projects when the West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show takes place at
“Heavy circus movement in both the Midwest and east this summer,” says Leon Ramsdell, press representative for Rajah Rabold, Keystone Theater attraction, and who visited Williamsport last summer in advance with the Sofie-Floto Circus with Tom Mix. According to routes laid down by various railroad offices, the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York will
United States presidents come in all shapes and sizes. It is ironic that our two greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, could not be more different from one another. Washington was one of the richest men in the American colonies; Lincoln was born and raised in a log cabin in the wilderness. Washington was
Through the years, Lycoming County’s high schools have produced some high-flying and high-scoring girls’ basketballers, but perhaps none has been as distinguished as the Jersey Shore Bulldogs’ Peyton Dincher. In her recently completed high school career, she scored more than 2,000 points, a total that is to be celebrated for sure. She will take her
As we get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 with the shillelagh and shamrock, it is good to note that the Irish have been a part of the Williamsport area from its very beginnings. The founder of Williamsport, Michael Ross, bears an Irish surname, even though it is reported he may have been born
One of the most valuable community assets is the local library. It is the one and only place that truly has something there for everyone of all ages. It is peaceful. It is friendly. And best of all, it is free. However, like almost everything else in our society these days, libraries have lost their
Raymond Stiner, 18, of Cogan Station, is of the opinion that much can happen in 12 months. For instance, part of a stone quarry can be blasted away and removed. The Cogan Station youth arrived at the conclusion the hard way — after the fire department had been called out to rescue him. Late Sunday
It is that time again for one of the area’s most significant and effective fundraisers benefiting local nonprofit organizations — “Raise the Region.” This event will be held on March 12 and 13 and offers a direct way for you to support your favorite nonprofit. In collaboration with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, the First Community
My hat is off to PA State Representative Jamie Flick for sending out a flier to his constituents reminding them that by May 7th of this year, we will need a passport or Real ID to board a plane, enter a military base, or a federal facility that requires identification at the door. Until now,
