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- January 16, 2019
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Gazette and Bulletin: January 10, 1934 – WRAK Institutes Innovation in ‘Early Bird’ Programming0
- Old News
- January 9, 2019
The first of a new series of programs will be inaugurated on Monday morning on WRAK. Williamsport’s local radio station, when the “Early Bird Program” goes on the air at 7:30 o’clock a.m. This program is an innovation unlike anything ever offered in Williamsport, and is built around the idea of giving information which will help
READ MOREGrit: January 4, 1964 – City Joins Others in State Proposing Occupation Tax0
- Old News
- January 2, 2019
Although Williamsport has approved a 1964 budget, the proposed occupational privilege tax is still in the study stage. Receipts from the tax, estimated at $156,000, have been figured into the budget, making its passage virtually certain. But a mass of legal technicalities that go along with the tax indicate that several more weeks may be
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: A Bumpy Year Ahead?0
- Local News, Politics
- January 2, 2019
The beginning of a new year is generally a time to make resolutions, but it also should be a time to do a little strategic thinking. All of us would benefit by examining the challenges of the coming year that should be factored into our thinking or planning. This is certainly true for county government
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Fish Real Estate Makes Donation0
- Donations
- December 26, 2018
Fish Real Estate, Williamsport and Lock Haven donated over $2,500 worth of gifts and grocery gift cards to local families and senior citizens in need this holiday season. Fish Real Estate in Williamsport utilized the nonprofit organization Favors Forward to facilitate this process in Williamsport and The Salvation Army in Lock Haven. In the photo
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Gazette and Bulletin: December 26, 1918 – Many Saw the Lighted Tree0
Williamsport’s community Christmas tree celebration Tuesday evening was a great success in spite of the inclement weather. The tree had been repaired and rebuilt; it is now one of the most symmetrical the city has had and the lighting is so perfectly placed that the illumination is splendidly balanced and the effect beautiful. In spite
READ MOREChristmas Toys and Living Water0
Every year there seems to be a must-have Christmas present that everyone is trying to buy. I did a little search and came across a list of the top Christmas gifts going all the way back to the 1920s! Along with the list, I have added a little commentary of my own. While still enjoying
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This Year’s LION: The Wonder Wife – Debbie Stout0
- Local News
- December 26, 2018
The Leaders in Our Neighborhood articles have not been as frequent in 2018 as in previous years, largely because of increased responsibilities in other areas (see “County Hall Corner”), but I felt a year-end feature was called for. And in keeping with the end of year mood, it seemed appropriate to announce my choice for
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PPL Helps Distribute Food0
- Donations
- December 26, 2018
PPL employees from the Montoursville Service Center volunteered time to help distribute food to families at the Salvation Army in Williamsport. The Salvation Army serves families in need with their annual Christmas food box including nonperishables, fruit and a frozen turkey or chicken. The Salvation Army also distributes toys from the Marines’ Toys For Tots
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