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
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
For the 15th time, the good members of the Community Arts Center Volunteer Corps will be presenting a special Christmastime event for the area’s children when they present the Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular on Saturday morning, December 4, from 10 a.m. to noon in the area in front of the Community Arts Center on
The Taber Museum invites the public to attend a preview of the museum’s holiday exhibit, “My Favorite Gift” on Friday, December 3, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The preview will be enhanced with an opportunity to buy ornaments made by some of the area’s most talented artists. Candles made by the Miles Welby a
Nolan Kutney signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at the University of Pittsburgh. Seated next to Nolan is his sister Nyla Kutney and parents Mike and Corina Kutney. Standing in the back from left is Montoursville Athletic Director Melissa Balliet, Montoursville Baseball coaches Corey Twigg, Jeremy Eck, Mike Mussina, and Montoursville Principal
With energy usage and costs on the rise, PPL Electric Utilities is ready to assist its customers who need help. With colder temperatures set to increase energy usage — and inflation impacting the cost of energy supply sources — PPL Electric Utilities wants to remind customers of multiple assistance programs for those struggling to pay
In the hundreds of Lycoming County Commissioner Meetings I have attended in the past seven years, I do not remember any that had as many people turning up representing so many different issues and concerns. It was no surprise that the meeting on Tuesday, November 16th, probably set a record running well over three hours
While their husbands and children work on through the holiday Thursday to keep the wheels of production turning toward their goal in the national war effort, Williamsport housewives will have to do some work of their own to keep up with the family budget to keep up the Thanksgiving tradition of the usual hearty dinner.
