Local News

Gazette and Bulletin: April 24, 1947 – Tigers Drive Three Hurlers to Cover in Registering 11-4 Win – Norm Scott Fires Great Ball 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- April 24, 2019
A record crowd of 4,327 at Bowman Field saw the Williamsport Tigers inaugurate the Eastern League’s 25thanniversary season, as the locals defeated Elmira 11-4. It was all joy in Tigertown this morning for yesterday the Tigers playing under their freshman skipper, George Detore and living up to their new moniker unleashed a savage 16-hit attack—nine
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Love, Life and Selflessness: Easter Thoughts from Father Manno 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Local News
- April 17, 2019
Father Manno is one of my favorite people in our neighborhood of the West Branch Valley. When we get together, we can talk all day, about everything from the Catholic Church to Ebbets Field and when his dad played for the Boston Braves. Before I get to our discussion about Lent and Easter, just let
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The Pajama Factory’s annual GREEN-O-REE will be held Saturday, April 20th!0
Press Release
- Events, Local News
- April 17, 2019
The Pajama Factory’s annual GREEN-O-REE will be held Saturday, April 20th! Come celebrate all things ‘green’ at our Spring Sustainability Festival The Pajama Factory’s annual Spring Festival is back – bigger and better than ever. At the Pajama Factory, sustainability is a core value, and we wanted an event to celebrate just that. With more
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County Hall Corner: Simply the Best 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- April 17, 2019
Thirty years ago, Tina Turner recorded a song entitled “Simply the Best.” It immediately got picked up as a theme song for sports teams and wannabe stars. In fact, even Turner herself re-recorded it in 1992 with an Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes, to promote that year’s New South Wales Rugby League in Australia. Perhaps Lycoming County
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Create a Sweet Easter Treat 0
Family Features
- Recipes
- April 17, 2019
This Easter, satisfy guests of all ages with festive cupcakes modeled after the Easter bunny. Bunny Butt Cupcakes Recipe courtesy of Amanda Rettke of “I am baker” Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 24 • 1 2-layer size white cake mix • 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, McCormick Pure Lemon Extract, divided
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Wheeland Honors Coach Insinger 0
Press Release
- Sports
- April 17, 2019
Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Coach Insinger in recognition of his 1000th win as head basketball coach for the Loyalsock Township High School. His family is also pictured in the photo with Coach Insinger: His wife Carol, his daughter Laurie Emery, his son in law Ron Emery,
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This Week’s LION: Congressional Candidate Fred Keller 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- April 17, 2019
Politicians take positions for a lot of reasons, most often because they know it will get them votes at the ballot box. Fred Keller, the Republican Party candidate for the special election for the 12th US Congressional District to be held on May 21st, holds positions that came as a result of his life’s experiences.
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PPL Electric Utilities and Lycoming College Partner in Environmental Initiative 0
Press Release
- Local News
- April 17, 2019
A team of linemen from the Susquehanna Service Center in Montoursville volunteered their time to erect an osprey platform along the Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. This is the seventh platform in PPL service territory and the first one in the Central Susquehanna region. Lycoming College owns the land and approached PPL asking if PPL
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Gazette and Bulletin: April 15, 1954 – Billies Score 110-87 Win to Capture Cup 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- April 17, 2019
Jackie Leighton, the Eastern Basketball League’s most prolific scorer, went on a spree last night as the Williamsport Billies captured the President’s Cup for the third time and second year in a row by beating the Lancaster Roses 110-87. Leighton scored a season high 41 points as the Billies won the “rubber” game of the
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Two WASD OM Teams Advance to 2019 World Finals 0
Press Release
- Local News, Sports
- April 17, 2019
Two Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams will head to the 2019 World Finals after securing first- and second-place wins at the state round Saturday at Pocono Mountain East Campus. Eight contending teams from WASD represented Cochran Primary School, Curtin Intermediate School, Williamsport Area Middle School and Williamsport Area High School. Those advancing to
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Antioch Baptist Church To Hold Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 14 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- April 10, 2019
This coming weekend, as well as next, will be a time of numerous Easter egg hunts and related activities, as that furry friend, the Easter Bunny, makes his visit this Eastertide. One of the most notable and biggest of these egg hunts will take place on the grounds of the Antioch Baptist Church, located at
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Christy Haberstroh Easter Egg Hunt To Occur Saturday, April 13 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Easter
- April 10, 2019
The grounds of Brandon Park will sound again with the happy voices of children trying to round up Easter eggs to brighten their own Easter baskets as the City of Williamsport is excited to announce the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in loving memory of Christy Haberstroh, on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 2 p.m. and
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