This area is blessed with many fine and effective non-profit organizations that do a wide variety of beneficial work for the people of this area, but to do so, they require financial support. This support provides the lifeblood for these fine organizations to do their beneficial work for others. “Raise the Region®,” taking place March
A petition is being circulated now to rebuild a portion of the old Pennsylvania Canal. The petition will have to be signed by a sufficient number of merchants and other businessmen of the territory through which the canal would pass to show that the public really wants it to be rebuilt. It is planned to
The baseball world was saddened two weeks ago with the news of the death of Hall of Fame Pirate second baseman Bill Mazeroski at the age of 89. Mazeroski, of course, is noted for hitting the most famous home run in World Series history when he hit the game-winning homer against the New York Yankees
The same rural values that teach children to work hard and stay humble also forge the character necessary to excel when global spotlights shine brightest. This truth became evident last week when Olympic gold medalist Megan Keller scored the game-winning goal for Team USA women’s hockey, bringing joy not only to her immediate family but
The fifth annual Women’s Empowerment Conference, a Signature Event hosted by YWCA Northcentral PA, is set to take place on Wednesday, March 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Designed to motivate, uplift, and empower women, this full-day event promises a dynamic lineup of inspirational speakers, engaging breakout sessions,
Fifty barrels of wine, five half barrels of beer, and a small quantity of whiskey and gin were confiscated last evening when the police raided the Casale Hotel and Buffet at 138-140 Pine Street. The raid was made by City Detective John Andrews, Lt. Oreste Giglio, Officers George W. Compton and Jesse Fenstermacher. Chief of
During the 1880s, for a short time, the door to organized baseball was slightly ajar, allowing some African Americans to play and excel in our National Game. One of these Black baseball pioneers was former Williamsporter Javan Emory, who played both locally and for teams out of the area from about 1877 until about 1897.
The Lycoming County commissioners met last week, and the meeting carried a particular weight, one that spoke to the nature of public service and the patience required to do it well. With Presidents’ Day approaching, the board took a moment to address the importance of respecting public office regardless of political affiliation. It was a
For 30 years, Riverdance has wowed audiences worldwide with its high-stepping Celtic dance. This year, they celebrate their 30th anniversary with a nationwide tour. They will grace the stage of the Journey Bank Community Arts Center with their dancing magic on February 26 at 7:30 p.m. According to some of their advance publicity, “Riverdance 30”
On Saturday, January 24th, the Lycoming/Clinton County Homeschool Association of PA hosted their 2nd Annual Homeschool Science Fair at Pine Street Methodist Church, welcoming 29 homeschool students and families for an afternoon of hands-on investigation, creative problem-solving, and confident public speaking. Projects ranged from life science and botany to engineering, chemistry, and practical design. Students
The “Jitney bus”, the automobile trolley, has invaded Williamsport. The first two cars to be operated by a newly organized company in this city appeared on the streets this afternoon. The cars ran on a belt line covering West Third and West Fourth streets between Market Street, the east terminus and Grier Street on west.
