When the school year is back in full swing, families often find themselves battling the mealtime crunch. Mexican-inspired meals bursting with flavor are known family-friendly picks that can be easily prepared and put on the table on those frenzied weeknights. These simple ideas from the experts at Ortega can help make “taco night” and other
“Do not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here. Americans never quit. We never surrender.” ~ John McCain Tuesday will mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the US. After you enjoy your long weekend with friends and family,
The presentation of a donated drone to local law enforcement officials, and remarks from a former combat Medevac pilot as a guest speaker, are among the highlights of this year’s 17th Annual 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride, which will take place on the roads of Lycoming County this coming Tuesday, September 11. Sara Christiansen, a former
As the first day of school approaches, is your child prepared for the academic year? Libraries across Pennsylvania grow students’ school readiness social, cognitive and emotional skills. The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., offers year-round story times and early literacy programs to help preschoolers with transitioning. “Coming to our story times can
The Milton Harvest Festival opens its 42nd year with the Tomato Bowl football game on Friday night at Milton Alumni Football Stadium. The event continues with arts, crafts, food and fun on Saturday, September 8th and the 15th as Broadway and Bound avenues, in downtown Milton, are closed for the events. The Festival closes on
Psychologists tell us that our mind cannot hold two contrary thoughts in our mind and believe that both are true. But, unfortunately, many homeowners in our area must do just that very thing. Here it goes — a person knows they cannot afford flood insurance for their home, and they also know that there is
An attempt to extort $500 from a prominent Grampian Boulevard businessman was frustrated early yesterday morning by city police, and led last night to the uncovering of a “red hand society” among teenage children in the vicinity of the boulevard and the discovery of the author of the note. A letter, excellent written and accurately
The Williamsport area has just concluded hosting one world-class event in the Little League World Series. Now it will turn around and host another one when the DCA World Championships are held here this weekend, August 31 to September 2 at Williamsport Area High School’s STA stadium and at the Community Arts Center in downtown
Arriving for final rehearsals today in his hometown, Van Youngman is looking forward to his performance Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Brandon Park, where he will give a special one-man show for the community free recreational series. Mr. Youngman, whose family resides in town, is a professional actor who has been studied and played in
If it seems that we have had a very wet summer, it is because we have. National Weather Service reports that 11.99 inches of rain (let’s call it 12 inches), fell in Williamsport in the month of July, with the normal amount being 4.34 inches. July 2018 ranks as the wettest July on record, shattering
The YWCA Northcentral PA is looking for individuals who are passionate about helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through Wise Options’ direct volunteer training program. Potential volunteers are required to go through 80 hours of direct service training, which begins at an initial training from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 29 at the YWCA,
Newborns at UPMC Susquehanna’s The Birthplace at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport got into the spirit of the Little League® Baseball World Series as the nursery was transformed into a dugout, complete with the newborns outfitted in hand-sewn baseball caps, provided by UPMC Susquehanna senior program’s Knotty Knitters, and team UPMC onesies. Staff celebrated the little MVPs and their
