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  • Williamsport Hosting 102nd Pennsylvania Kiwanis Convention0

    The Kiwanis Club of Williamsport will celebrate its 100th anniversary in a big way this weekend, August 8 to the 11, when they host the 102nd Annual Pennsylvania Kiwanis Club Convention. In addition, they will be celebrating the installation of Williamsport club member, Michael Haven, as Governor of the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Club, which is an

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  • This Week’s LION: Steve Brady and the Covation Center0

    Ask many people what their perfect job would be, and they would respond to own their own business. The idea of being one’s own boss is appealing, but the reality is that simply because a person has a valuable skill or talent, it doesn’t mean they have the knowledge necessary for running their own business.

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  • County Hall Corner: Moving On0

    Stress is caused by an event that results in an upheaval from the norm. In stress inventories, death of a spouse always tops the list, followed by other troubles such as losing a job or coming down with a serious illness. But also high on the list is moving a living habitation, which obviously grows

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  • River Valley Transit Heir To A Fine Public Transportation Tradition That Continues Into the Future0

    When River Valley Transit celebrates its 50th year of existence on August 8 and 9 it will be commemorating a Williamsport area public transportation tradition that extends more than 150 years. The most enduring and perhaps best-remembered form of mass transit in Williamsport was the trolleys. Their 70-year run is still commemorated today with the

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  • Grit: July 29, 1956 – Brother Plan Supermarket on City Corner0

    Plans for the construction of a new independently owned super market at the southwest corner of Hepburn Street and Park Avenue have been announced by the owner for Curchoe’s Market, 610 Hepburn Street. The new site will be across the street from the present location. Demolition of properties presently occupying the present area will begin

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  • The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County Host Annual Garden Fest 20190

    Montoursville, Pennsylvania – The Master Gardeners are throwing a party! Nature lovers can celebrate unique gardens at the peak of their beauty and learn from area experts about all things gardening this Saturday August 10th during “Garden Fest 2019” at the Penn State Extension. Created by the Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County, this

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  • 32nd Loyalsock Valley Antique Farm Machinery Show August 1, 2, 3 and 41

    Motorized farm machinery has been an aid for farmers for many years. The heritage of these machines will be celebrated again when the Loyalsock Valley Antique Farm Machinery Association holds its annual show this weekend, August 1, 2, 3 and 4. For one weekend every year, the valley goes back in time to share the

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  • This Week’s LION Kaleb Daniels: Intern Extraordinaire

    This Week’s LION Kaleb Daniels: Intern Extraordinaire2

    The comic strip “Dilbert” mocks the contemporary business office. There is a character by the name of Asok, who is a brilliant young intern whose wisdom is not appreciated, and thus ends up doing the most menial of tasks. (Example: “Hey, my staple remover is broken. Somebody toss that intern to me.”) Scott Adams, the

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  • The James V. Brown Bookmobile: Rolling Along For 80 Years0

    The year was 1939. FDR was President of the United States, Arthur James was Governor of Pennsylvania. It was perhaps the greatest year in film history with the release of such all-time classics as “Gone With the Wind,” “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Gunga Din.” Sadly, it was also the

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  • Hole in One at White Deer Golf Course

    Hole in One at White Deer Golf Course0

    On July 11, 2019 Dan Crisman recorded a hole in one on the 150 yard 4th hole on the vintage course.  Dan knocked in a 6 iron for his 5th career ace!  Congratulations Dan!

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  • River Valley Transit Celebrates 50 Years of Public Transportation in Williamsport0

    River Valley Transit is celebrating 50 years of public transportation in the City of Williamsport and surrounding communities on August 8th and 9th, 2019. “On August 8, 1969, the City of Williamsport officially began operation of the buses under the newly created Williamsport Bureau of Transportation (WBT), having purchased the privately-operated Williamsport Bus Company with

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  • County Hall Corner: Lights, Camera, Action0

    Reader’s Alert: This article is meant as sarcasm. So read, relax, and enjoy the fun! At a recent County Commissioner’s Meeting, there was quite a debate over televising the proceedings. Now, the problem with the idea is that even though they are televised in other area municipalities, it has revealed the dirty little secret that

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