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- September 28, 2022
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Local Retired Fordham History Professor Weighs in on Ken Burns’ Holocaust Documentary Series0
- Local News
- September 28, 2022
Last week on most PBS stations, the Ken Burns documentary series, “The US and the Holocaust,” was presented. This series was widely hailed as one that has helped to put more light on a very dark subject and to help understand the US’s role in responding to the evils of the Holocaust. Dr. Jack Houston
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Williamsport Sun: September 26, 1940 – Police to Jail to Halt Petty Crimes0
- Old News
- September 28, 2022
Police resorted today to confining young offenders to the County Jail in an effort to halt the expanding list of burglaries and thefts committed by juveniles this month. In the background were complaints submitted late Wednesday and today of four new burglaries and three larcenies from automobiles. Some of the burglaries yielded little or no
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County Hall Corner: Our Seriously Surreal Senate Race0
- Government, Politics
- September 28, 2022
2022 is known as a midterm election year. Midterm elections are quite different from any other because they include a wide variety of political races — local offices, of course, as well as races for state offices and US Representative and Senate seats. This vast field results in the national media featuring a race here
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County Hall Corner: Long and Well Lived the Queen0
- Government, Politics
- September 21, 2022
This column is devoted to political activities that concern people in Lycoming County. But the passing of Queen Elizabeth after a reign of 70 years provides a useful template to compare our democracy to that of our friends across the pond. The United Kingdom is the proper name for the countries of England, Wales, and
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Williamsport Sun: May 20, 1910 – King’s Funeral a Gorgeously Solemn Affair0
- Old News
- September 21, 2022
The body of Edward VII, late King of England and foremost of the rulers of the earth, was laid to rest today in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, where seven other British kings are buried. It was the most imposing funeral the world has ever seen, and literally speaking the world did see it, for nine
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Over the Edge, Fundraiser Takes Place Friday, September 230
- Local News
- September 21, 2022
No, they aren’t filming another “Spiderman” movie in Williamsport. Those people you will see this Friday, September 23, from 3 to 10 p.m. rappelling down the side of the William Hepburn High Rise are people raising money for several worthy area non-profits, the River Valley Regional YMCA, the YWCA of Northcentral Pennsylvania, and the Williamsport
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Two Car Shows Taking Place In Muncy Area Saturday, September 170
- Local News
- September 14, 2022
For more than ten years, the “Corvettes on Main Street” Car Show has brought the pleasure of seeing vintage Corvettes to a wide audience. This will be the case again on Saturday, September 17. This show joins another car show on that date — the 23rd Annual MOPAR Muscle Show, which takes place at Kaiser
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Gazette and Bulletin: September 14, 1945 – Chief Issues Warning to People Carrying, Buying Firearms Without Permit0
- Old News
- September 14, 2022
A warning to Williamsport citizens against either carrying or buying and selling firearms without a permit was issued Thursday afternoon by Williamsport Police Chief John G. Good. Chief Good was induced to emphasize the importance of people having permits for guns and revolvers by the following conditions. 1. The hunting season is near and many
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County Hall Corner: Are You Ready for Trouble?0
- Government, Politics
- September 14, 2022
September is National Preparedness Month, which certainly does not cause parades and festivals from communities around the country — but it is something that we should not just push aside lightly. The tragedy that occurred in the United States on September 11th, 2001, was recently commemorated by thousands of bikers at the 911 Memorial Ride.
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A Local Gem: Camp Susque0
- Uncategorized
- September 14, 2022
John Denver sang that West Virginia was almost heaven, but a better candidate would be a valley located about fifteen miles north of Williamsport. This amazing piece of God’s country is surrounded by some of the most beautiful hills anywhere. Because of the topography, there is virtually no ambient light, making the stars brighter at
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Former Local Resident Pens Multi-Cultural Children’s Book0
- Local News
- September 7, 2022
Lee Y. Miao grew up locally in the Williamsport area and grew up during a time when Asian-Americans did not always encounter the acceptance they do now. She wanted to write a children’s book that might help children from another culture deal with this. Webb Weekly interviewed her about her book. What do you want
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Quilt Like Your Great Granny Quilted: A Quilting Class at the Taber Museum0
A series of five classes exploring the heritage techniques of hand piecing, hand applique and hand quilting will be offered at the Taber Museum on Saturdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15. Each class will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., with a lunch break during the time. The classes will