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2nd Annual Special Olympics Hometown Torch Run, May 12th 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- May 6, 2026
On May 12th, the streets of Williamsport will come alive as the Lycoming County Special Olympics hosts the 2nd Annual Hometown Torch Run. This vibrant community event is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of unity, perseverance, and the spirit of inclusion. As the Flame of Hope makes its journey through Williamsport, local
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Pennsylvania Special Olympics 47th Annual State Winter Games 0
Press Release
- Uncategorized
- February 25, 2026
Pennsylvania Special Olympics recently held its 47th Annual State Winter Games at Seven Springs Resort. In attendance were more than 275 athletes, 400 coaches, and 500 volunteers from all 9 state regions and 25 county programs. A three-day competition saw athletes compete in preliminary and final rounds in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing. Representing the
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PA Connect Creates Adaptive Activities Center 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- February 4, 2026
Everyone deserves a place to belong. A place of support and understanding. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some people, those possibly labeled as people with disabilities, don’t always feel welcome. This is where Laura Jones and Pa Connect are working to make a difference. “The vision for Pa Connect is the culmination of
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November is National Homelessness Awareness Month 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- November 12, 2025
National Homelessness Awareness Month, observed every November, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the realities of homelessness, reduce stigma, and encourage action. By dedicating a month to focus on this issue, people in social services hope to educate the public, influence policy, and mobilize resources to support those in need. Awareness campaigns highlight the
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76th Flaming Foliage Festival Takes Place This Weekend 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- October 8, 2025
One of the nicest and most anticipated events celebrating the beauty of the fall season takes place this weekend, October 10th-12th, when the 76th Flaming Foliage Festival occurs in Renovo, Clinton County. The event has many interesting aspects, including the crowning of the Annual Flaming Foliage Festival Queen, a parade through downtown Renovo, three full
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Cutters Carvings 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- August 6, 2025
CUTTERS DONATE TO HOPE FOUNDATION On July 1, the Cutters wore specially designed jerseys in honor of Rhashan, the team’s popular Director of Smiles. The jerseys were auctioned online with proceeds benefiting the Hope Enterprises Foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities by supporting the programs and
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Cutters Carvings 0
Williamsport Crosscutters
- Baseball, Cross Cutters
- July 30, 2025
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER JERSEY AUCTION UNDERWAY The Crosscutters celebrated Christmas in July on July 25 by wearing “Ugly Christmas Sweater Jerseys.” Those limited-edition, game-worn jersey’s are currently available in an online auction to benefit the Lycoming County Chapter of Toys for Tots. To big, simply download the FREE LiveSource app on your phone and click
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Dog Parents Can Practice Pet Etiquette 0
Family Features
- Pets
- June 25, 2025
Dogs are popular pets. Forbes Advisor reports 65.1 million households in the United States have a dog, and there are roughly 89 million dogs in the country. According to Dogster, Canadians own about 7.9 million dogs as of 2022. People have grown accustomed to treating their dogs like members of the family, and that means
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3rd Annual Magic Hands Bocce Invitational 0
Press Release
- Events
- September 4, 2024
Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Region 3 – Lycoming is holding the 3rd Annual Magic Hands Bocce Invitational. This tournament is in remembrance and in honor of Chris “Magic Hands” Boyce who excelled in Bocce while competing with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Athletes and their Unified Partners from the following Special Olympics programs from surrounding counties will be
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Horse Riding School Seeking Volunteers for the 2024 Season 0
Press Release
- Equestrian
- April 24, 2024
SunnyBrook Meadows, 426 State Home Road is seeking volunteers to help with the 2024 riding season. Tucked into the beautiful countryside of Montgomery, PA, the non-profit riding center, Sunnybrook Meadows, has been offering therapeutic riding sessions for riders with special needs, traditional riding lessons, and horse boarding for over a decade. As the spring riding
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Lycoming County Department of Public Safety Conducting Access and Functional Needs Survey to Aid In Emergency Responses 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- April 10, 2024
When responding to an emergency, timely, accurate, and important information can be critical to first responders. That is the thinking behind an Access and Functional Needs Survey that the Lycoming County Department of Public Safety has developed. The information gathered in the Access and Functional Needs survey is being compiled in a registry, providing critical
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Several To Be Honored by Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Charity, Local News
- April 3, 2024
Recognizing service to others by several individuals who have done so in an outstanding and dedicated way will be the focus of the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance when they hold their annual banquet on May 1 at the Genetti Hotel. This is a celebration of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to serve their community and
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Local Man Advocates for People with Disabilities 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- October 11, 2023
On September 21st, Christ Westbrook, from Williamsport, testified in front of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging on the topic of accessibility of government technology for people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans. Westbrook is an accessibility engineer for Allyant, who also happens to be blind. “I look at websites and write up
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Roads to Freedom Hosts Free Event to Celebrate ADA 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- August 2, 2023
On Wednesday, August 2nd, Roads to Freedom Center for Independent Living invites you to CILebrate the 33rd anniversary of the signing of The Americans with Disabilities Act. Festivities will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Roads to Freedom CIL is located at 23 East 3rd St., Williamsport. Come celebrate, learn, and share. This event is
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March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- March 22, 2023
The men and women who fought and died in the Vietnam War are probably the most underappreciated and underrecognized of American veterans. Largely because they were involved in the most controversial war in American history. In a bid to reverse the injustice done to these veterans, a Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day was established. Vietnam Veteran
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Life After Stroke: Five tips for recovery and daily living 0
Family Features
- Uncategorized
- March 1, 2023
In the weeks and months immediately following a stroke, an early rehabilitation program offers the best possible recovery outcomes. While each person’s stroke recovery journey is unique, starting the path toward rehabilitation as soon as it’s medically safe allows stroke survivors to mitigate the lasting effects. According to the American Stroke Association, a division of
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One Day of Remembrance Isn’t Enough 0
Wesley Sones
- Uncategorized
- February 8, 2023
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day has already passed on Fri., Jan. 27, 2023. This date marks the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration camp. Auschwitz was only one of many Concentration Camps used in the systematic murder of 6 million Jewish people. It is hard to comprehend or put into words the sheer scale of the
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UPMC Expert: Pediatric Rehabilitation Supports Growth, Well-being 0
UPMC in North Central PA
- Health
- December 7, 2022
As a parent, you want the best for your child. Children are amazingly resilient, and your hopes are to see them grow and flourish into independence. Sometimes life can throw your child a curveball, especially when it’s related to an acute injury, long-term illness, or disability, and they may need a little help. When that
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How to Show Your Support for Veterans 0
Webb Weekly
- Uncategorized
- November 9, 2022
Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance
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Join the Penn State Master Gardeners! Now Accepting Applications 0
Press Release
- Uncategorized
- July 13, 2022
Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lycoming County is now accepting applications for the 2022 Penn State Master Gardener program. This program consists of a volunteer training course designed to provide experienced home gardeners with information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others and in the community. Why are people interested in
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Adaptive Fashion 0
Bernadette Ulsamer
- Advice, Fashion
- March 30, 2022
As we close out March, I wanted to take a moment to recognize that this month hosts various awareness days such as World Hearing Day, International Wheelchair Day, World Down Syndrome Day, and World Kidney Day, to name a few. Disabilities come in many forms, both visible and invisible, and are more common than you
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Popular Kitchen Flooring Materials 0
Webb Weekly
- Home, Home Improvement
- March 16, 2022
Kitchens have long been considered the most popular gathering spaces in a home. That popularity compels millions of homeowners to renovate their kitchens each year, and the return on those investments is often significant. A number of variables, including the value of neighboring homes and how quickly homeowners sell their homes after a renovation, affect
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Hope Enterprises Celebrates 70 Years of Serving Pennsylvania’s DisABILITY Community 0
Press Release
- Health
- March 9, 2022
Hope Enterprises, a non-profit provider for people with intellectual disabilities, announces its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952 by Dr. Max E. Miller and his wife Leona, Hope Enterprises started as a school for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Parents and local leaders in the Williamsport area worked alongside the Millers to grow an organization
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STEP Offers Pathways to Success 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories
- January 26, 2022
According to their website, the Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. is a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency and was incorporated in 1966. STEP stands for Success Through Engagement and Partnership. STEP’s mission is to engage diverse individuals, families, and communities in the pursuit of social and economic success. STEP accomplishes its mission
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Days of Remembrance Contest 0
Press Release
- Contests, Events
- January 19, 2022
Open for Students in Grades 7-12 The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is sharing that the Days of Remembrance essay contest is now open for students in grades 7-12. Applicants must live in Pennsylvania in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, or Union County. Students related to anyone affiliated with the essay contest
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Dog Licenses for 2022 are Available From Lycoming County Treasurer 0
Press Release
- Advice
- December 22, 2021
Pennsylvania 2022 dog licenses went on sale December 1, 2021. Dog owners who need to purchase 2022 dog licenses may do so at the Lycoming County Treasurer’s office located at 33 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. It’s the law! State law requires all dogs three months and older to be licensed by Jan. 1
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River Valley Transit Unveiled Special Olympics Pennsylvania Bus Wrap to Featured Lycoming County Athletes & Their Families 0
Press Release
- Local News, Sports
- October 27, 2021
On Sunday, October 17, 2021, River Valley Transit unveiled its latest Special Olympics Pennsylvania focused bus wrap to the athletes that are featured in the design as well as to their friends and families. The unveiling took place at River Valley Transit’s Administrative Offices, located at 1500 West Third Street in Williamsport, PA. The event
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UPMC Pediatrician: Back-to-School Advice 0
UPMC in North Central PA
- Health
- September 8, 2021
Getting your kids ready to go back to school means more than getting new school supplies and clothes. Recommitting to your children’s health care is another major way to prepare. Over the summer it might have been a bit easier to slack on bedtimes and meals, but now is the chance to establish and meet
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Exercise Ideas for People With Mobility Issues 0
Family Features
- Health, Seniors
- September 1, 2021
Physical activity is vital to overall health. The World Health Organization says limiting time spent being idle and taking advantage of opportunities to get moving — even if it’s just a little bit of exercise — can go a long way toward improving overall health. In November 2020, the WHO released new exercise guidelines for
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Nursing Home Care and the ‘Look-Back Period’0
Family Features
- Health, Seniors
- September 1, 2021
Health care plans provide access to medical care and other necessities and reduce out-of-pocket health-related expenses. Each plan is different, and depending on where you live, your coverage may vary. People quickly find that many healthcare plans do not include provisions for long-term health care, such as paying for nursing facilities. Understanding how health plans
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Community Woodshop Honors Local Veteran 0
Dave Bellomo
- Stories, Veterans
- May 5, 2021
On Saturday, May 8th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Williamsport Community Woodshop Veterans Program, located in the Pajama Factory, will be honoring Army veteran Donald Koons for his courageous military service and will also be helping him celebrate his 100th birthday. The Veterans Program (a project of Factory Works, a 501(c) 3 non-profit
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How Ergonomic Tools Can Help Gardeners 0
Family Features
- Home Improvement
- March 17, 2021
Gardening is a rewarding activity that has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and awe-inspiring blooms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many gardening tasks qualify as light to moderate exercise, which means raking the leaves and cutting the grass can be
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When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?0
Press Release
- Advice
- March 3, 2021
At some point in your life you may have prepared a Last Will & Testament or Powers of Attorney. Perhaps you signed them when your family was young and you needed some documents, “just in case.” Then they were put away in that drawer or filing cabinet and sat there for decades. Have you ever
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