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United States Air Force Colonel Dave Hall (retired) to Speak at Local Flag Ceremony / Flag Pole Dedication and Flag Raising Ceremony to be held at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank 0
Press Release
- Events
- November 7, 2018
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank will host a Flag Pole Dedication and Flag Raising Ceremony on November 8, 2018. The event will be held at the Food Bank’s Williamsport Healthy Food Hub (3301 Wahoo Drive). It is open to the public and will begin at 10:00 a.m. with light refreshments following the ceremony. The event
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Annual Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade / Saturday, November 10 in Hughesville 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Parades, Veterans
- November 7, 2018
The annual Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade will step off this year at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 10 in Hughesville. It will stage and begin in the area of the Lycoming County Fairgrounds and will continue to the area of the Hughesville High School. The Lycoming County Veterans Day Committee, along with help and
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Former Crosscutter Steve Peace Wins World Series Most Valuable Player Honors 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Cross Cutters, Sports
- November 7, 2018
An alumnus of Williamsport’s professional baseball teams took front and center as the 2018 World Series Most Valuable Player for the Boston Red Sox in this year’s Fall Classic. In the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pearce hit a game-tying solo home run off of Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen in the top
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Gazette and Bulletin: November 11, 1918 – City Went Wild Over Surrender 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Old News
- November 7, 2018
The Gazette and Bulletin at 2:55 a.m. flashed the good tidings “on the wings of the morning.” Within an hour the procession planned to follow the receipt of message, announced by blowing of whistles and ringing of bells, was moving over the streets in the central part of the city, thousands of men, women and
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A Proud Past, A Rock Solid Present, A Promising Future 0
Jim Webb
- Editorials, Politics
- October 31, 2018
Midterm Madness is finally upon us. I will be glad when the dust clears, and I don’t have to watch any political commercials. Across our great Nation, there has probably never been a more important midterm report card provided by “We the People.” There’s also probably never been more at stake. To me, it’s a
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Happy Halloween…0
Steph Nordstrom
- Editorials
- October 31, 2018
The weather is getting colder, I’m seeing pumpkin spice everything, everywhere…I guess that means fall is here! The best part is, is that Halloween is today! Speaking of Halloween, I picked all the winners for our Halloween contest Congratulations to the following winners of our Counting Candy Corn Contest! – Noah Clayton – Cashlin Rogers
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Safety Tips That Will Make Your Child’s Halloween Experience Safer and Less of A Problem 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Advice, Halloween
- October 31, 2018
Halloween is one of the most joyous and fun holiday occasions for youngsters. It is a great opportunity for them to dress up and show creativity in the costumes they wear as they go trick-or-treating. It is also a time that requires some steps to ensure that that the Halloween experience is a safe and
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Strong Mayor, Council-Manager or Home Rule Charter – An Open Letter to the Citizens of Williamsport from Councilman Joel Henderson 1
Joel Henderson
- Politics
- October 31, 2018
There are a few facts I would like to point out before sharing my opinion on the two referendum questions concerning the form of government for the City of Williamsport appearing on your November ballot. 1. I currently serve as a City Councilman in your government. 2. I am not running to be elected for
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Retain Strong Mayor for City Of Williamsport By Mary B. Wolf Former Williamsport Mayor 0
Mary Wolf
- Politics
- October 31, 2018
As an instructor of political science at Lycoming College for 15 years (teaching state and local government, bureaucracy and public administration along with other related American government courses), and as an 8 year member of Williamsport City Council and four years as Mayor of Williamsport, I am qualified to express my opinion on the benefit
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Preparing for the Polls: Part 7 – A Positive Negative 0
Larry Stout
- Politics
- October 31, 2018
An old sales trick is to offer something and something vs. something and nothing. For example, an effective salesman does not ask if you want to make an appointment with him or her, rather they ask, “Would morning be better for you, or would you prefer afternoon?” That appears to be the choice that Williamsport
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Magical Memories An Organization That Helps Make the Lives of Children With Life Threatening or Terminal Illnesses A Little More Bearable 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Charity, Health
- October 31, 2018
For children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, the experience can be almost unbearable and an unhappy one, but one local organization seeks to lighten their burdens and make their lives a little more bearable — that organization is “Magical Memories.” It is a 5013 c3 non-profit organization that is run completely by volunteers, and there
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DuBoistown Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Second Annual “Battle of the Food Trucks” Saturday, November 3 0
Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
- Events, Food
- October 31, 2018
In recent years, throughout the area, food trucks bearing a wide variety of foods and snacks have sprung up almost like mushrooms. The DuBoistown Volunteer Fire Company has found a way to showcase these food trucks and their various bills of fare, and at the same time act as a fundraiser to benefit the financial
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United States Air Force Colonel Dave Hall (retired) to Speak at Local Flag Ceremony / Flag Pole Dedication and Flag Raising Ceremony to be held at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank 0

Annual Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade / Saturday, November 10 in Hughesville 0

Former Crosscutter Steve Peace Wins World Series Most Valuable Player Honors 0

Gazette and Bulletin: November 11, 1918 – City Went Wild Over Surrender 0

A Proud Past, A Rock Solid Present, A Promising Future 0

Happy Halloween…0

Safety Tips That Will Make Your Child’s Halloween Experience Safer and Less of A Problem 0

Strong Mayor, Council-Manager or Home Rule Charter – An Open Letter to the Citizens of Williamsport from Councilman Joel Henderson 1

Retain Strong Mayor for City Of Williamsport By Mary B. Wolf Former Williamsport Mayor 0

Preparing for the Polls: Part 7 – A Positive Negative 0

Magical Memories An Organization That Helps Make the Lives of Children With Life Threatening or Terminal Illnesses A Little More Bearable 0

DuBoistown Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Second Annual “Battle of the Food Trucks” Saturday, November 3 0

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