The Fourth of July has long been one of my favorite holidays. Not only do we get to celebrate the independence of our country, but we get to do it with fireworks and picnic food — which happen to be some of my favorite things! Plus, unlike other holidays, there’s no pressure with the 4th.
At about 8 o’clock in the morning of the Fourth the various organizations and societies that were to participate in the parade began to gather in the neighborhood of Third and Market streets. The column formed with the column resting on Market Square, at nine o’clock, and soon moved to the front of the courthouse,
The Salvation Army serving Lycoming County is seeking adventuresome duos to compete in Williamsport’s 2nd Annual “Most Amazing Race,” to be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018. “The Most Amazing Race” is a scavenger-hunt-style event. Two-person teams will scatter across the City to follow clues and complete mental and physical challenges to progress through a
Patriotic music, rock music and other music, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers will fill the air throughout the region as this area and the nation observes the 242nd anniversary of its independence. The flagship event of all these events in the area will take place in downtown Williamsport with the 23rd “Set the Night to
It was a “Field Day” at the Lycoming County Farm, as HAM radio operators met in fields across the nation on Saturday and Sunday, June 24th and 25th for their annual 2018 National “Field Day” Event organized by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). “Field Day” is the time when practically every amateur radio enthusiast
Tony Bartirome, a member of the 1956 Williamsport Grays, and winner of that year’s Eastern League batting crown, died in Bradenton, Florida on June 22 at the age of 86. According to his obituary, Tony is believed to be the only man in the history of the game of baseball to participate as player, trainer,
According to group psychologists, every organization has a certain number of habits, rituals, and practices that define it. These form the organization’s particular “culture.” In the most basic way, it says to those on the outside, “this is how we do things around here.” This culture becomes apparent when newcomers walk into the weekly meeting
Coming soon to Wolf Run Village, 3750 Rt. 220 Highway Hughesville, will be 29 Independent Living Townhouses. These units will be for tenants 55 years or older who want maintenance-free living. Construction is anticipated to be complete in 12-14 months. You can contact Traci or Nicole at 570-772-4662 for more information. Pictured are, from left
In a world where you can have anything delivered direct to your door, it’s easy to forget that local businesses depend on their local communities to stay afloat. I honestly believe that supporting those in your community is more critical now than ever. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by visiting
We all had dreams growing up as kids. I wanted to be a professional basketball player at an early age. I often thought about balling at a major D1. Then, ultimately, finding a home in the NBA. I can’t tell you the number of times I was alone in the driveway with those intentions in
With all the ingredients needed for development, the Canal Street Redevelopment Project could be the “catalyst” to draw customers from a wide area to downtown Williamsport. Harold R. Eck, of Sardec Inc., developer, told members of the retail division of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting last week. The influx of new trade
1.4 million people are serving in the United States military today, which might seem like a big number, but it is actually only 0.4 percent of the total population. The tough job of finding those willing to serve their country falls on the local recruiter. SSgt Kyle Roach is the Marine Corps recruiter for the
