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Jersey Shore Cemetery Embarks On a Fund Raising Campaign to Refurbish Their Rachel Humes Hepburn Chapel 0
Press Release
- Fundraisers
- August 14, 2019
Pictured above are representatives from Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home presenting a donation to the board of the Jersey Shore Cemetery for improvements to be made to the cemetery’s Rachel Humes Hepburn Chapel. From left to right are: James Carpenter and Stephanie Wallen of Rearick-Carpenter, Bill Rummings, Jack Wolfe, Patricia Rummings, Connie Davis, Dorian Hollick Myers and
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Grit: August 17, 1969 – Newberry 6th Team to Win Spot in Series 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News, Sports
- August 14, 2019
Joyful pandemonium broke loose last night—horns tooted, bands played, crowds cheered, sang and danced. The Newberry Little League team had returned home with the Eastern regional division crown, one step closer to a Little League World Seried championship. Newberry yesterday became the first Williamsport team to advance to the World Series since the series became
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County Hall Corner: Moving On 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- August 7, 2019
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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Gazette and Bulletin: August 5, 1939 – Work Relief Program to Start Monday 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- August 7, 2019
Approximately 50 men will start working Monday morning on the Memorial Park cleanup work-relief project, which was sanctioned yesterday by City Council after its presentation by D.I. McNeil, county manager of the work relief program. The work will be staggered among the workers during the week and is expected to be completed in time for
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Remembering Jack Person: Part of A Vanishing Breed of Community Leader and Philanthropist 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- August 7, 2019
When a man dies, mere weeks shy of his 101st birthday, it can be said that he probably had a life well spent. That certainly is the case of John E. “Jack” Person Jr., who “shuffled off this mortal coil” last week. Jack was a part of generation tempered by a global war against fascism
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Randy Johnson Is Grand Marshall For 15th Grand Slam Parade, August 14 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News, Sports
- August 7, 2019
An appearance by Hall of Fame pitching great, Randy Johnson highlights the Grand Slam Parade Slated for August 14. The Lycoming County Visitors Bureau is encouraging the community to come out as we welcome the 16 Little League World Series teams and their families here for the 73rd Little League World Series to Williamsport with
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Williamsport Hosting 102nd Pennsylvania Kiwanis Convention 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News
- August 7, 2019
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 Center 0
Larry Stout
- Local News
- August 7, 2019
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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River Valley Transit Heir To A Fine Public Transportation Tradition That Continues Into the Future 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- July 31, 2019
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 Corner 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Local News
- July 31, 2019
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 2019 0
Press Release
- Events
- July 31, 2019
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 4 1
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Local News
- July 31, 2019
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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Jersey Shore Cemetery Embarks On a Fund Raising Campaign to Refurbish Their Rachel Humes Hepburn Chapel 0

Grit: August 17, 1969 – Newberry 6th Team to Win Spot in Series 0

County Hall Corner: Moving On 0

Gazette and Bulletin: August 5, 1939 – Work Relief Program to Start Monday 0

Remembering Jack Person: Part of A Vanishing Breed of Community Leader and Philanthropist 0

Randy Johnson Is Grand Marshall For 15th Grand Slam Parade, August 14 0

Williamsport Hosting 102nd Pennsylvania Kiwanis Convention 0

This Week’s LION: Steve Brady and the Covation Center 0

River Valley Transit Heir To A Fine Public Transportation Tradition That Continues Into the Future 0

Grit: July 29, 1956 – Brother Plan Supermarket on City Corner 0

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lycoming County Host Annual Garden Fest 2019 0

32nd Loyalsock Valley Antique Farm Machinery Show August 1, 2, 3 and 4 1

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