The fifth annual Women’s Empowerment Conference, a Signature Event hosted by YWCA Northcentral PA, is set to take place on Wednesday, March 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Designed to motivate, uplift, and empower women, this full-day event promises a dynamic lineup of inspirational speakers, engaging breakout sessions,
Fifty barrels of wine, five half barrels of beer, and a small quantity of whiskey and gin were confiscated last evening when the police raided the Casale Hotel and Buffet at 138-140 Pine Street. The raid was made by City Detective John Andrews, Lt. Oreste Giglio, Officers George W. Compton and Jesse Fenstermacher. Chief of
During the 1880s, for a short time, the door to organized baseball was slightly ajar, allowing some African Americans to play and excel in our National Game. One of these Black baseball pioneers was former Williamsporter Javan Emory, who played both locally and for teams out of the area from about 1877 until about 1897.
The Lycoming County commissioners met last week, and the meeting carried a particular weight, one that spoke to the nature of public service and the patience required to do it well. With Presidents’ Day approaching, the board took a moment to address the importance of respecting public office regardless of political affiliation. It was a
For 30 years, Riverdance has wowed audiences worldwide with its high-stepping Celtic dance. This year, they celebrate their 30th anniversary with a nationwide tour. They will grace the stage of the Journey Bank Community Arts Center with their dancing magic on February 26 at 7:30 p.m. According to some of their advance publicity, “Riverdance 30”
On Saturday, January 24th, the Lycoming/Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA hosted their 2nd Annual Homeschool Science Fair at Pine Street Methodist Church, welcoming 29 homeschool students and families for an afternoon of hands-on investigation, creative problem-solving, and confident public speaking. Projects ranged from life science and botany to engineering, chemistry, and practical design. Students
The “Jitney bus”, the automobile trolley, has invaded Williamsport. The first two cars to be operated by a newly organized company in this city appeared on the streets this afternoon. The cars ran on a belt line covering West Third and West Fourth streets between Market Street, the east terminus and Grier Street on west.
A man stood before the Lycoming County commissioners on Thursday, February 6, voicing concerns about tax dollars, the landfill, and White Deer Golf Course near Montgomery, and it became clear within moments that he had been asleep to information that had long since been settled. Lycoming County sprawls across 1,244 square miles of Pennsylvania wilderness,
The cold has a way of drawing us inward, both to the warmth of our homes and to the quieter chambers of reflection, and it was in that spirit that the Lycoming County commissioners gathered on January 29 for their weekly meeting at the courthouse in Williamsport. The winter has been unrelenting this year, the
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is proud to announce the return of its Ladles of Love event, a soup fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness about the heightened food insecurity many face during the winter months. As temperatures drop, thousands of seniors, families, and veterans across Central Pennsylvania are forced to make an impossible decision between
Grafius Run still concerns city officials, in fact, the stream continues to be a topic of discussion in official and unofficial discussion among local councilmen. In council sessions the officials continue to discuss the run and flooding problems which the conduit at Highland Terrace presents. And based on what various city officials say, Grafius Run
I have a hard time believing that I’ve been doing this for 12 years! I picked up the torch from Mike Rafferty on a whim, and this column has gotten way more traction than I could have predicted (pun fully intended). Y’all know the drill by now. But in case you need a recap. Every
