Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread. Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses. Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures,
Here ye, Here ye! Gather ‘round the Christmas tree munchkin children as we have important things to discuss! I have no idea what a sugarplum is, but tell them to stop dancing in your head, because it is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Creatures
From decorating the tree to carving the turkey, there are many time-honored holiday traditions observed by families around the country. However, the holiday season is about more than just celebrating old traditions. A perfect opportunity for creating new memories and, in turn, traditions, popcorn can serve as an ideal ingredient to bring family time to
Few things compare to the joy and excitement on the faces of children on Christmas morning as they rush to the tree in search of packages bearing their names. Though it may seem many of the items on your child’s list require tech savvy, getting back to basics with crafty gifts can allow your kids
The holiday season is synonymous with many things, including exchanging gifts with friends and loved ones. Each year, certain items prove more trendy than others. Get the scoop on the gear and gadgets that are bound to be on the top of wish lists this year. • Amazon Echo Show 5: This is the latest
There are many different ways to decorate homes and businesses for the holidays. Tall evergreen trees are among the most visible symbols of the holiday season. However, wreaths hung on doors, windows or fences also are ubiquitous this time of year. Wreaths adorn homes primarily during the holidays of Easter and Christmas. Wreaths have also
Any time can be the right time to enjoy memorable moments with family members, but the holidays present a special opportunity to have meaningful conversations and interactions with loved ones. One of the best ways to spark creativity and generate memories is through activities that get the conversation started, whether it’s remembering favorite moments from
One of the most highly anticipated annual events that kicks off the Holiday Season in elegant fashion will occur again this weekend, November 22nd-24th, when the 21st Annual Victorian Christmas is held. The Victorian Christmas Committee under the auspices of Preservation Williamsport presents the event. According to committee member Vicki Fischer, “Our mission remains the
Endurance Organization is excited to have donated $110,000 this year to PA Wounded Warriors, bringing their total in donations to half a million dollars in just six years. In 2014, Best Line Equipment and McCrossin teamed up with a shared mission: to serve those who served. Together, the two local businesses formed Endurance Organization –
Last week, this column made observations on the recent election results. This week we want to review some ways that the election process can be improved. First and foremost, hats off to Forrest K. Lehman, Lycoming County Director of Elections and Registration, Jill Shuman, Assistant Director, and clerks Mary-Kay Camp and Susan Johnson, who must
It’s time again for the Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular, which will be held on Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Tickets for this free event will be given out on a first come first served basis, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning, November 30
This is the third of a four-part story of my July Normandy experience re-tracing the path my father, Ralph N. Lowery, took as a member of the Pennsylvania 28th Division during World War II.
