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  • Music, Magic and Miracles with the Williamsport Flute Choir0

    Williamsport is fortunate to have such varied musical groups to help ring in the holidays. The Williamsport Flute Choir will present their holiday concerts at 2 pm on December 14 in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church at 604 Market Street, Williamsport. The concert will feature the flute choir and several musical guests, vocalists,

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  • Muncy First United Methodist Church Presents “Joy Has Dawned”0

    The Cantata Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church, Muncy will present Lloyd Larson’s “Joy Has Dawned” on Sunday, December 15. As part of Muncy First United Methodist Church’s mission of “Celebrating Life Together in Chris t— Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider,” the 55-voice choir and 30-piece orchestra includes musicians from six area counties. With

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  • Pedie McDonald: Loyalsock Athletics’ Most Beloved and Fervent Fan

    Pedie McDonald: Loyalsock Athletics’ Most Beloved and Fervent Fan0

    At every Loyalsock High School athletic and even Loyalsock Little League game, there is always one unmistakable and enthusiastic person present at all of them — that is Pedie McDonald. No Loyalsock game would be complete without him being there. Pedie is a very special part of such contests. Pedie is the son of the

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  • Grit: December 6, 1959 – In the Aftermath of Air Tragedy0

    Major disasters have been rare in this region. Fortunately when they happen—flood, fire, the air—they are always met with resourceful action. Such was the case in the ordeal of the last week. From the first grim confirmation of the Allegheny Airlines crash that claimed 25 lives, organizations and individuals charged with such emergencies worked quickly,

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  • Decorating with Energy Efficient Holiday Lights0

    Think of December holiday season, and you’re likely to think of something shining brightly often — it’s something powered by electricity. Using more electricity is a natural part of the holiday season. Family and friends come to stay, and we cook for them. The weather gets cold, so we turn up the heat. We decorate

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  • County Hall Corner: Fair or Foul Judge?0

    I featured Judge Marc Lovecchio in a LION (Leaders In Our Neighborhood) article several weeks ago, and not long after I received an email from a reader who stated that they seriously disagreed with my article honoring the judge. The substance of the argument was based on a recent ruling on his part, releasing a

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  • City Police Revive K9 Program0

    In the beginning of 2020, the City of Williamsport and surrounding region will see a new police K9 unit. A dog named Tacoma, named after the Toyota brand truck, is a male mix of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd. Tacoma and his handler, Tyson Minier, will be the first of potentially three K9 units. The

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  • This Week’s LION: Judge Marc Lovecchio — Making a Difference0

    Several weeks ago, I featured a LION (Leaders In Our Neighborhood) article on Judge Marc Lovecchio’s selection as Pennsylvania’s representative to the Reno, Nevada’s National Justice College faculty preparation seminar titled, “Justice-Involved Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Cultivating Law and Medicine Partnerships.” Though this might not make a very exciting marquee across a theater entrance,

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  • Pennsylvania Readies for Another Exciting Deer Season0

    A Saturday opener for the firearms deer season and the possibility of more older bucks throughout the Commonwealth had many Pennsylvanians excited about Nov. 30 and the weeks to follow. Last year’s firearms deer season saw rainy weather nearly statewide throughout much of the opening day. But even then, 30 percent of the antlered deer

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  • Christmas Coloring Contest

    Christmas Coloring Contest0

    Here ye, Here ye! Gather ‘round the Christmas tree munchkin children as we have important things to discuss! I have no idea what a sugarplum is, but tell them to stop dancing in your head, because it is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Creatures

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  • Home Decorating for the Holidays

    Home Decorating for the Holidays0

    Chances are good that at some point during the holiday season, you’ll welcome guests into your home. Whether you lease or own your home, creating a cozy, festive setting for holiday gatherings can actually be quite simple, especially if you take on the project one room at a time. One advantage of seasonal decorating is

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  • Whitman Wins Over Audience With Concert: Gazette and Bulletin – November 24, 19240

    Paul Whiteman won Williamsport. Not only did the splendid concert he presented amply reward the devotees who waltzed until 12:10 o’clock this morning to hear him but his personality, apparent in every gesture and word, gave him a firm place in the estimation of the theater goers. Seldom, if ever, has a concert had a

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