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  • Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin: July 5, 1943 – Quiet Celebration Marks Fourth of July in City – Rains Spoils Many Events0

    Williamsport’s observance of the Fourth of July was quiet, rain curtailing many programs that been arranged for Sunday and spoiling outdoor picnics and parties. Monday, however, clear skies permitted the Faxon celebration and some events planned by other groups.  Despite the refrain from traveling over the holiday weekend, trains and buses were jammed to capacity. 

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  • Game Conservation?0

    I have always been around hunting and shooting sports. I grew up around a shooting preserve, aiding my uncle Raymond P. Sones in the feeding and care of pheasants, chucker partridge, and bobwhite quail. For my family, hunting and conservation go hand in hand. My dad always taught me to pick my shot and not

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  • Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Now Open to Full Capacity-No Masks Required!0

    With the recent announcement, by Gov. Wolf of the rollback on COVID-19 restrictions, ballpark capacity has returned to 100%. Other safety measures in place for the 2021 season include; – Sanitizing stations throughout the ballpark – Restroom attendants on duty providing extra sanitization of high touch surfaces – Clear Bag Policy for a touchless search

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  • Local Police Save Dog and Its Owners

    Local Police Save Dog and Its Owners0

    When it comes to police officers and the media, it seems that negative stories are what consistently make news headlines. Rarely are the countless good deeds that are performed by our brave men and women in blue lauded. This is why when local police and rescue personnel saved two people and their dog, it was

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  • Williamsport Sun: June 25, 1926 – Big Black Bear Makes Visit to Cottages at Eagles Mere Helping Himself to Eatables0

    Reports of a visit by a large black bear to cottages at Eagles Mere have reached this city and been verified by local men who have been working at the summer resort during the week. The first visit by the bear was made Wednesday night about 10 o’clock when the occupants of a cottage, residents

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  • Brown Library Accepts Passport Applications0

    Need to get a passport but can’t take the time off work to visit the post office or prothonotary’s office? Don’t worry – the library can help! The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is an official Passport Acceptance Facility and open after work and on Saturdays. Library staff also can take your

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  • County Hall Corner: Addiction – The Forgotten Pandemic0

    COVID has sucked up much of the air this past year and has caused many other serious concerns to be pushed to the side. This is not only true in the national picture but also in Lycoming County. While the shutdowns have played havoc with commerce and education, it has also had a terrible impact

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  • A Truly Memorable Summer Menu

    A Truly Memorable Summer Menu0

    Summer days are often spent with family and friends, soaking in the sun’s rays and enjoying outdoor living with warm-weather activities. Complement this year’s summertime excitement with food that matches your enthusiasm for the season. Your menu can start with a fruity dip and a salad before diving into steak for the main course and

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  • Uptown Music Collective Accepting Applications0

    The Uptown Music Collective, the area’s premier nonprofit school of music, is now accepting scholarship applications for its 2021-2022 school year, which will begin in September. This year, the Collective is offering 11 needs- and merit-based scholarships to currently enrolled students, as well as new students wishing to enroll in the school for the upcoming

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  • Team Hosts Set to Welcome Little League Baseball® World Series Participants0

    With the 2021 Little League Baseball® World Series (LLBWS) set for August 19-29, a group of dedicated volunteers known as “Team Hosts” are gearing up to make sure all the players, coaches, and managers have an unforgettable time in Williamsport this summer.  Each year, Team Hosts are instrumental in making sure everything behind the scenes is

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  • Juneteenth Celebration at Brandon Park Saturday, June 190

    An event that honors this area’s rich African-American heritage, and additionally, respect for elders and those who came before us, will be the focus of the Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Brandon Park on Saturday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This celebration derives its origins from the day, June 19, 1865,

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  • Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field Now Open to Full Capacity-No Masks Required!0

    With the recent announcement, by Gov. Wolf of the rollback on COVID-19 restrictions, ballpark capacity has returned to 100%. Other safety measures in place for the 2021 season include; – Sanitizing stations throughout the ballpark – Restroom attendants on duty providing extra sanitization of high touch surfaces – Clear Bag Policy for a touchless search

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