Feeding animals is no problem, if Curtis E. Stroup, Memorial Park Superintendent, may be permitted to say so. But it is more work to prepare a meal for the animals than it is for humans. Because of their captive lives, they are unable to put the proper variety of natural foods to keep them healthy,
Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) are neighboring community foundations dedicated to the well-being of communities across six counties in the Susquehanna Valley. The two are thrilled to partner together to create Elevate2, a new regional nonprofit conference. The inaugural conference will be held on October 14-15, 2024, at Bucknell
Natalie Hall, Raygan Lust, Sienna Dunkleberger, and Claire Dufrene. These names will forever be etched in the history of Warrior Run High School sports. They achieved a feat that no other female track team has ever accomplished at Warrior Run school — winning a state track and field title. Their winning time of 9:25:2, breaking
My father was a fireman for over fifty years, and some of my earliest memories was waking up in the middle of the night hearing the extremely LOUD klaxon alarm that alerted the local firemen that a fire was in progress. If it was nearby, I would even sneak out of the house to watch
In an atmosphere of calm seriousness, devoid of the lightheartedness that normally marks holiday occasions, Williamsport is observing D-Day. From early morning when news first reached this city of the Allied landings on continental Europe, local residents put aside their accustomed task, and dedicated the day to private and public prayers and to the exceptions
The Bowman Field faithful will have lots to look forward to this year as the Williamsport Crosscutters begin their fourth season in the MLB Draft League. As usual, there will be the fantastic line-up of interesting and unique promotions. One of the most interesting will be an appearance by WWE Wrestling Hall of Famer Tito
Note: This is the fourth article in a series recognizing ten people who have impacted our community and are great role models. Here is a trivia question you can spring on your friends. In the recent Pennsylvania primary, what Republican received the most votes for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives? By the title of this
I am old school when it comes to politics, and I can remember the day when Republicans and Democrats could disagree on issues and still find places where they could agree. These would include areas such as our nation’s safety and security, the environment, law and justice, etc. Politics were politics, of course, and every
Cole Brothers-Clyde Beatty, the second largest circus in the world is in Williamsport today. It was around 8 o’clock last night when the Cole-Beatty Circus arrived in town. Thousands waited from noon to witness the unloading and the thousands were either at Third and Rose streets or the Maynard Street grounds when the rest wagons
The Annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park, West Fourth Street and Wahoo Drive, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Lycoming County Veterans Memorial Park Commission and the Lycoming County Veterans Council, Inc. The keynote speaker will be Major General Mark
The first American Legion post in Pennsylvania, Post 1, located here in Williamsport, is named for a remarkable man: Garrett Cochran. He was an accomplished figure in athletics, soldiering, and industry. He was born in Driftwood, Pennsylvania, on August 26, 1876, the son of J. Henry, a prominent area financier and later a state senator,
At a recent Lycoming County Republican Party meeting, State Representative Joe Hamm shared the difficulties that the PA Assembly is having over the next state budget. As with all budgets, everyone has their ideas of what is necessary, but there is also the struggle on how much is affordable. Politicians must walk a fine line.
