All too often, we hear of today’s youth being preoccupied with their electronic devices, self-absorbed, and not being concerned with the world around them. Still, there is a group of fourth-graders at Jersey Shore Elementary who give lie to that notion. They conducted a food drive that benefitted Jersey Shore’s New Love Center. That drive-in
J.C. PENNEY FIRM A new store building costing $350,000 and containing 29,000 square feet of floor space will be constructed in downtown Williamsport for the J.C. Penney company. The new business will occupy the site of the Susquehanna Trust Building at the northeast corner of West Fourth and Laurel Street, immediately west of the present
Daily food choices can have a profound impact on overall health and well-being. Not only do healthy dietary patterns help maintain good health, they also reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of life. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, and nutrition experts agree it is vital to
With its usual display of model trains, Native American artifacts, and materials relating to the logging boom of the 19th century, the Taber Museum is offering a unique display for the connoisseur of smell — the Voodoo Lily. Many of our members and the community at large may remember the sensation caused when we placed
Savvy drivers recognize that maintenance is essential to keeping their vehicles running strong for years on end. Such maintenance ensures vehicles are safe to take out on the road, and basic upkeep also protects drivers’ financial investments in their cars and trucks. Drivers who are not mechanically inclined tend to put their vehicles in the
Vehicles require all sorts of maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Contrary to popular belief, motorists need not be amateur mechanics to keep their vehicles running strong. Major vehicle repairs are best left to the professionals, but drivers can learn to identify the causes of relatively minor issues that, if left untreated, can cause significant
Auto insurance is a must-have for drivers. While it might seem hard to believe, as of 2019 there are still some places in the United States where auto insurance is not mandatory. Auto insurance is mandatory in Canada, though each province has its own requirements in terms of the minimum amount of coverage allowable by
For the first time in its more than 80-year history, Little League® International is uniting the fundraising efforts of its local leagues across the United States through a newly launched virtual fundraising campaign known as Lift Your League. Running from March 15-31, 2021, Lift Your League is focused on rallying communities together to provide financial
Next to the fresh tomato, sweet corn is something I look forward to growing every summer! I started planting Bodacious sweet corn about ten years ago. Bodacious sweet corn is a very sweet, sugary style corn that can be grown in a backyard or in garden pots. I have tried several different varieties, but my
Every year in March, the United States News Media Association sponsors a Sunshine Week to highlight the importance of transparency in our government at all levels, be it national, state, county, or even local school boards, township supervisor, or city council meetings. At the Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th, the commissioners read
The Williamsport Billies riding along with Big Jack Molinas, the league’s most valuable player and an all-star selection, won the semi-final series in the President’s Cup play-offs of the Eastern Professional Basketball League, by downing the Sunbury Mercuries, Saturday night, 77-74. The Billies, league champions for the season, entered the finals which are expected to
