On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a short dedication speech, just 271 words, beginning with “Four score and seven years ago.” It was a forceful reminder that 87 years earlier, a document known as the Declaration of Independence was signed by representatives of the 13 colonies, declaring that they wanted to form a
The numbers tell the tale when it comes to just how good black bear hunting opportunities are in Pennsylvania these days. In the six and a half decades between 1915 and 1979, Keystone State hunters typically harvested 398 bears a year. That jumps to 424 if you exclude the four years – 1934, 1970, 1977
Lycoming County’s Department of Planning and Community Development recently announced funding opportunities for affordable housing projects. These funds are coming through the PHARE Act, which stands for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund. It was designed in 2010 to provide the mechanism by which certain allocated state or federal funds, as well as funds
Montoursville — The reporter had a hard day. Starting at 7:30 a.m. he visited three different West Branch towns, traveled more than 60 miles by automobile and interviewed more than 20 persons. And interviewing folks interested in this year’s World Series is no easy task. Last evening four important assignments remained to be covered. One
In these days in which businesses come and go at the drop of a hat and have no enduring legacies, Elery Nau Hardware at 917 Broad Street, Montoursville, is the bright and shining exception to that and is celebrating its 75th anniversary in business. It has soldiered on through thick and thin, through good times
This October, auto repair shops across the country begin their 11th annual fundraiser to end breast cancer. During the month of October, Muncy Restoration Works in Muncy, PA, joins hundreds of independent auto repair shops across the US to raise funds for a breast cancer vaccine as part of the Brakes for Breasts campaign. As
Celebrates 7th Year! The Seventh Annual, Fall into the Arts Lake Fest will be held Saturday, October 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 10th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 939 Trimble Road, Trout Run (over-looking Rose Valley Lake). Admission is free and it will be held rain or shine.
Sixteen-year-old Charlene “Charly” Dugan has loved and been involved with horses ever since she was a small child; she comes by her interest naturally since her parents own and operate J&S Farms, a horse farm in the Muncy area, as well as one in the Ocala, Florida area. Never in her wildest dreams could Charly
The number of indignities in the fiasco of America’s departure from Afghanistan would fill volumes, but one that has got almost no media attention was the blocking of official recognition by Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the US House of Representatives floor for the recognition of the thirteen US military personnel who lost their lives just
History — after a period of 75 years — dramatically repeated itself Thursday night at the “open house” of the Park Home, formerly the Park Hotel. Several hundred visitors inspecting the beautifully remodeled and redecorated henceforth to be operated as a home for elderly men and women, the electric lighting failed–just as gas illumination failed
County authorities, boards, committees, councils, and commissions are an established feature of municipal governments which offers citizens an extraordinary opportunity to participate in a county’s government affairs. Their activities have helped to shape or influence public policy in many areas. In Lycoming County there are seven authorities and seven boards which citizens can volunteer to
Rabbit Season is just around the corner (Opening Oct. 2nd for Juniors/Oct. 16th for Adults). There is nothing quite like the sound of beagles barking on the scent of a rabbit. With it comes new opportunities to prepare and cook game in new ways. You may have heard the word Hassenpfeffer before while watching Yosemite
