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WAHS Millionaire Singers Perform at the White House0
- Local News, Music
- December 13, 2017
Thirty-two members of the Williamsport Area High School Millionaire Singers performed at the White House on Saturday, Dec. 2, for holiday tourists. Under the direction of Mr. Kent Weaver and Mr. Samuel Robinson, the group sang a medley of holiday tunes for about three hours in the East Wing of the presidential home, the longest performance
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Gazette and Bulletin: December 11, 1945 – Food Handlers of City to be Given X-rays Annually0
- Old News
- December 13, 2017
Upon motion of the Williamsport Board of Health, at its December meeting yesterday afternoon, the use of health certificates was deferred for a period of 90 days or longer pending installation of an X-ray machine by the Lycoming County Tuberculosis Society, which will cooperate with the city in annually examining 1,000 local food and meat
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Local Blue Star Mothers To Participate In Wreaths Across America Event On Saturday, December 160
- Local News
- December 13, 2017
A special Christmastime salute to deceased veterans will take place this Saturday, December 16, when the Blue Star Mothers of America participate in a nationwide effort called “Wreaths Across America.” The local chapter, North Central Pennsylvania 12 Chapter, will also be participating and will hold its event at 10 a.m. at Wildwood Cemetery. As volunteers
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Grit: December 4, 1966 – City Motorists Find Deck Parking to Their Liking0
- Local News, Old News
- December 6, 2017
In the three days Williamsport’s Midtown Parking Deck has been in operation 1,020 vehicles have made use of it with what Charles A. Szybist, executive director of the Williamsport Parking Authority last night termed, “a high degree of success.” The daily breakdown was: Saturday, 540, Friday, 404 and Thursday, (from 1p.m. to 10 p.m.) 76.
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The 2017 Repasz Band Holiday Concert0
- Events, Local News
- November 29, 2017
Williamsport’s own internationally acclaimed and historic Repasz Band, will once again take the stage at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street, on Tuesday, December 5th, at 7:30 p.m. for yet another splendid musical offering to celebrate the spirit of the holidays! This year’s concert will open with an electric and dynamic work by
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The Budget Blues0
- Local News
- November 29, 2017
A frequent visitor to the County Commissioner’s Meetings is a Jersey Shore resident by the name of Todd Lauer. Mr. Lauer serves in the capacity of a self-appointed community conscience, often asking the commissioners questions about the validity of various expenditures or contracts. But at one recent meeting, he criticized the general public. He openly
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Montgomery Christmas Parade Slated For Saturday, December 90
- Events, Local News
- November 29, 2017
The borough of Montgomery has not had an official Christmas parade since 1985, and George Nash, a retired drum instructor for the Montgomery High School Band, thought it was time to change that. Last year he organized a modest “unofficial” Christmas parade that had three pieces of fire equipment, the Montgomery High School Band and
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This Week’s LION – Clinton Twp. Vol. Fire Company0
- Local News
- November 29, 2017
A paid political ad that ran in Webb Weekly last month featured alleged improprieties from the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company. As Paul Harvey enjoyed saying, “here is the rest of the story.” The complete picture of this excellent organization at the southern end of the county portrays one of the most effective volunteer companies
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Gazette and Bulletin: November 30, 1935 – Hundreds Accept “Open House” Invitation and Inspect Grit Building0
- Events, Local News
- November 29, 2017
Grit Publishing Company held an “open house” yesterday afternoon when more than 500 people including the family and friends of employees, visited and inspected the plant at West Third and William Streets. Since the installation of the new Hoe double sextuple in the new building on William Street, some months ago, Grit has remodeled, redecorated
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American Rescue Workers Need Donations0
- Events
- November 29, 2017
Last week was Thanksgiving, a time centered around appreciation of the blessings in our lives, including family, friends and food. But, for over 400 men, women, and children right here in Lycoming County, this holiday would have been spent alone without the turkey and trimmings if not for the American Rescue Workers’ annual holiday meals.
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SPCA Calendar Contest Winners Announced0
- Local News
- November 29, 2017
The results are in for the Lycoming County SPCA’s 2018 Pet Pawtraits Calendar Contest! The top fundraisers are one-year-old beagle brothers, Pete and Repete. The boys raised $1,173 and are the beloved furbabies of Patty Thomas and Mirra and Jeremy Hauser of Linden. The top fundraisers, Pete and Repete, are featured with their own month
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Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest …0
- Events
- November 29, 2017
Come one, come all and gather ‘round the Christmas tree! It is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Crayons and pencils, paint and glitter, cotton balls and stickers! Bring your best and enter to win! We have already booked tickets for the elves to fly
