Annually, for more than 50 years, Salvation Army volunteers have stood on the streets of Williamsport in the cold, windy weather attending Christmas kettles. Three generations, perhaps four, have grown accustomed to this Christmas scene. They know that once the Salvation Army has put out its kettles or Christmas chimneys, the temperature has never dropped
The Jersey Shore Bulldog football team has just completed one of the most memorable and productive seasons in its long, proud history. They bowed unfortunately to Aliquippa in the PIAA state semi-final game. Still, this loss does nothing to diminish the accomplishments of the fine young men of the Bulldog football program and their coach,
One of the most enduring and venerable Christmas traditions is the decorated Christmas tree. It is part of most families’ and many businesses’ Christmastime experience. For the past 19 years, as an exciting and unique fundraiser, the Williamsport Salvation Army has held an annual Festival of Trees at the Lycoming Mall utilizing an auction of
“Your Next Adventure Starts Here” is the slogan of the popular readers’ advisory service at the James V. Brown Library that is designed to help readers fall in love with a new book. Library patrons seeking book recommendations can fill out an online questionnaire about reading habits, likes and dislikes. When completed, the library’s team
With the holiday season in full swing, and people looking for the best gift ideas for the people on their shopping lists, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association offers four unique items you can’t find anywhere else. Our new “Sentinels of the Susquehanna” book, with more than 50 stories highlighting a wide variety of issues facing
Only a few days away, we are gearing up for our annual Pajama Factory Holiday Market, a Williamsport tradition which is back in a big way. This event promises to get you in the merriest of moods with an atmosphere full of both the holiday spirit and the most unique gifts. The event will take
In 1978, Paul Harvey gave a speech entitled “So God Made a Farmer.” It is arguably one of Harvey’s best-known talks. In that spirit, I would like to borrow from Harvey’s metaphor to highlight some unappreciated community servants — our local volunteer firefighters. Like farmers, the volunteer firefighter is a dwindling breed. So, with apologies
The question of joining the World War or refraining from participating in it as a matter of difference among us no longer exists. The answer has come — we are at war! The immediate decision was not of our making. It was made up for us by a nation which a generation of Americans has
Each year the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance recognizes individuals in the area who promote the spirit of brotherhood, tolerance, and community service at their annual banquet. Holding these annual affairs the past two years has proven problematic due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s banquet was slated for October, but a major uptick in COVID
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the “Day of Infamy,” the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. One former Williamsporter, Joe Lockard is forever connected with the Pearl Harbor story. It might also be noted that two Lycoming County residents lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack—Paul Free and
Williamsport is given a claim for distinction from the outstanding decorative features of the new remodeled quarters of Williamsport National Bank at Pine and Willow Streets. The past and present of Williamsport and Lycoming County are graphically portrayed by a series of paintings, the work of Vincent Moragilotti of New York, who is one of
There is a story of a mother watching a parade in which her son was playing in a marching band. As the band passed by, she remarked, “Look, Johnny is the only one marching in step.” That thought ran through my mind as I reviewed the proposed 2022 budget for Lycoming County. Everyone will see
