For more than 33 years The Leadership Lycoming program, which was designed to motivate and develop leaders for the betterment of our community, has had a rich history and tradition, has s taken on new avenues to learn about Lycoming County. This program has provided opportunities for leaders to become invested and involved in their
Mike Rupert, owner of Rupert’s Specialty Meats in Montoursville started out helping his father process deer at a young age. Then, in 1984 he began cutting meat. In June of 1987, Mike and his father Bob Rupert started Rupert’s Specialty Meats. Five years ago, Bob retired, but Mike continues to grow the business, and has
The YWCA Northcentral PA is super excited to announce they are hosting their very first virtual event! Livestreaming through Facebook, all members of the community are encouraged to check in with them. Due to the current pandemic, they have postponed their Gala and Auction until next spring. Because of this, they still want to see
Commander John S. Leinbach has issued the following general order to Reno Post No. 64, G.A.R. In accordance with the annual custom, this post has been assigned the duty and no more a sacred duty can be performed than the beautiful ceremony of strewing flowers and planting the national colors upon the mounds beneath which
Parents and Caregivers Reminded of PA’s Bicycle Helmet Law The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds parents and caregivers that Pennsylvania’s Bicycle Helmet Law states anyone under the age of 12 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. This applies to anyone operating the bicycle, riding as a passenger, or riding in an attached
The New Love Center continues to work every day to fight and end hunger as it exists in the regions it serves. With six active and regularly scheduled programs, each tailored to address a particular segment of the population, the Center donates 5263 pounds of food every month. This is especially relevant now as the
As a Community Action Agency, STEP depends on data-driven decision making. In order to prepare for recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, however that will look, STEP is getting a snapshot of current community needs. This Community Needs Assessment will help the agency determine service and resource gaps within the communities it serves and show where
This weekend we will be observing the Memorial Day weekend. It is the weekend that generally ushers in the summer season with picnics and other festivities, though that might be adjusted some due to Covid-19, but many have forgotten what Memorial Day’s true meaning is. It is important to recall its history and why it
No one knows what we are going to call the Post-Pandemic Period, but the one thing we can predict is that it is going to be different than what we experienced just a few short months ago. We will be more cautious and careful in areas we took for granted before, but I believe we
The Williamsport Pool Fund Drive to raise $200,000 for swimming facilities in the city will get underway June 1, according to Edward L Smead, chairman of the fund drive committee. In making the announcement, Mr. Smead said, “It is now up to the people of the city to determine if the city will have swimming
Governor Wolf uses a traffic light metaphor to distinguish the phases of the state quarantine. Since mid-March, Lycoming County has been in a “Red” condition, which certainly translates into “Stop.” We have been mandated to stop almost every aspect of normal life, from education, entertainment, commerce, community life, etc. I think if the governor could
Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS) Sheltering and Protecting Cats For More Than 40 Years There are many wayward cats that wander the streets and byways of Lycoming County. For more than 40 years one organization has been trying to make life better for these wandering felines through sheltering them and finding good homes for them.
