Livin’ on the Edge
- Editorials
- September 22, 2021
Local News
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County Hall Corner: Toughest Job in Town – Voter Services0
- Government, Local News, Politics
- September 8, 2021
How many of us would like a high profile job where it seems the whole world will see the result of the work? This job also allows for a zero margin of error — everything must be done perfectly. And just to make it even more challenging, the boss changes the way the job is
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This Week’s LION: The 9/11 Memorial Riders0
- Leaders, Local News
- September 8, 2021
On September 11, 2001, our nation was paralyzed over three separate terrorist hijackings of passenger planes. There was a small group of motorcycle owners, however, who just wanted to do something — so they did what they do — they rode. Circling around the city of Williamsport, they symbolically demonstrated freedom in action. From that
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15th Annual Balloonfest, Air Show and Much More To Take Place September 11 and 120
- Local News
- September 1, 2021
In the late 1960s, there was a popular song called “Up, Up and Away In My Beautiful Balloon” by the Fifth Dimensions; well, on the weekend of September 11 and 12, there will be many balloons going “Up, Up and Away” as the 15th Annual “Balloonfest, Air Show and Much More,” is held once again
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County Hall Corner: Gems from the Gipper0
- Government, Politics
- September 1, 2021
The disaster playing out in Afghanistan reminds many of Vietnam, but my mind was reminded of the 444 days of captivity of the US Embassy personnel in Iran in the late 1970s. It was no coincidence that these Americans were freed on the day of Ronald Reagan’s inauguration, January 20, 1981. There was a new
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Williamsport Sun: September 2, 1941 – From the Fans Sports Editor – The Sun0
Most of the baseball fans of Williamsport no doubt know of Little League which has just completed its third year of hardball, but I wonder how many of them know of those responsible for the success of the league and what they are attempting to accomplish with their players. A limited number of boys between
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Jackson Primary School Receives $6,500 Grant From Choose Kindness Foundation0
- Charity, Local News
- September 1, 2021
Jackson Primary School was awarded a $6,500 grant from the Choose Kindness Foundation to begin a year-long, building-wide effort to promote and celebrate a welcoming, inclusive and caring school environment. The grant was awarded based on the kindergarten to third-grade school having already demonstrated results in its ability to cultivate and nurture pro-social behaviors for
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Library Offers Back-to-School Resources0
- Education, Local News
- September 1, 2021
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. The Brown Library’s children’s department can
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50th Annual Lock Haven Jaycees Regatta To Be Held This Weekend0
- Events, Local News
- September 1, 2021
The Susquehanna River at Lock Haven will be alive with the sound of the roar of boat engines as the 50th Annual Lock Haven Jaycees Boat Regatta takes place this weekend. The four-day celebration begins with the opening of the carnival midway on Water Street at 6 p.m., Friday, September 3. Powerboat racing begins at
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Motivational Speaker Caz Russell to Present ‘Leaving a Legacy’ at Taber’s Coffee Hour0
- Events, Local News
- September 1, 2021
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting Caz Russell speaking on leadership skills which lead to ‘Leaving a Legacy’ at its Coffee Hour on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10am in its Community Room. The program is free and open to the public. As a John Maxwell Certified
READ MOREHow to Get Kids Into Golf0
- Local News, Sports
- September 1, 2021
When a global pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020, parents were left scrambling for fun and healthy ways to keep their kids occupied. Virtual learning sessions replaced days spent in the classroom, and many extracurricular activities were canceled in an attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Parents
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Gabe Stillman’s Upcoming Release Set to Make an Impression0
- Local News, Music
- August 25, 2021
“Just Say the Word”, the upcoming first full length release by Williamsport based, Gabe Stillman, has debuted at #8 on the weekly Roots Music Report on the Contemporary Blues Chart and #12 overall. His song from the release, “Out Of Time”, debuted at #15. Stillman’s work has also been noticed on the international scene with
