Not many people write novels at the age of 64, but Joe Farley is one of those brave few. He has penned a self-published novel he terms a “treasure heist” — one titled Castillo. He says it is an interesting “modern-day adventure” that takes place in St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States.
When someone visits the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas, it is generally a visit that they would rather not be having. That was not the case on Tuesday, October 5th, when Judge Joy Reynolds McCoy, along with President Judge Nancy Butts, Judge Eric Linhardt, and Judge Ryan Tira, came together to recognize the work
The South Williamsport Mummers Parade will be marking a special anniversary this Saturday when it steps off for the 75th time this Saturday, October 16, beginning at 2 p.m. “After reluctantly skipping last year due to the pandemic, the parade returns bigger and better this year, marking a milestone 75th time that it has stepped
The world of amateur, or “ham” radio links many people across the globe and is a fun and interesting hobby for those who enjoy it. One local man, Marty Mauer, is quite passionate about his involvement in amateur radio. Still, he had no idea that it would end up linking him with a participant in
Sirens will begin “warbling” at 1:50 p.m. tomorrow from six city locations to signal the beginning of the first air raid under the present Civil Defense administration in Lycoming County. The test which will last until 1:57 p.m. comes as a highlight of “Pennsylvania Week.” Glenn L. Sherman, head of the communications service in the
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
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.
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
