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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs readies for Sun Stakes Saturday

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June 19, 2013

There are 11 stakes race eliminations on the Saturday card at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, with horses earning their way into competition next Saturday, Sun Stakes Saturday, that will be worth almost $2,000,000 in purses.  more»

Stallion Series Action at Pocono for the Distaff Trotters

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June 19, 2013

June 18, 2013

The combination of trainer Virgil Morgan Jr. and driver David Miller scored a pair of wins with the two fastest times in Stallion Series action for three-year-old trotting fillies on Tuesday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. There were five divisions held on the night, each with a purse of $20,000. more»

Sophomore Trotters Star in Sire Stakes at Pocono

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June 18, 2013

June 16, 2013

It wasn’t a good night for the favorites in Pennsylvania Sire Stakes action at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Sunday night. All three divisions, each of which carried a purse of $79,816, for 3-year-old colts and geldings on the trot were won by horses who weren’t the top betting choice. more»

Guccio Matches World Record in Preferred Trot at Pocono

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June 16, 2013

June 15, 2013

What is it about trainer Jimmy Takter and 4-year-old trotting stallions at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs? more»

Historical Society, Kiwanis Golf Tourney Benefits Heritage Park

By Muncy Historical Society
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6 days 6 hours ago

The Vintage Course at White Deer Public Golf Course was an ideal setting for this year’s co-sponsored 2013 Muncy Cup golf event. more»

Romantic Moment Wins Distaff Feature at Pocono

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June 11, 2013

June 9, 2013

Romantic Moment picked up her first victory of 2013 in impressive fashion, hanging tough on the front end to win the featured Preferred pace for mares on Sunday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The race carried the night’s top purse of $25,000. more»

Summer Adventure Awaits at Lycoming College for Kids, Teens

By Lycoming College for Kids and Teens
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1 week 1 day ago
tudents in Aeronautical Engineers build rockets to launch at Lycoming College for Kids and Teens.

Parents, are you concerned about your children's summer vacation? Lycoming College for Kids and Teens not only offers education, it guarantees adventure. more»

An RV Trip through Northcentral PA Clears the Cobwebs

By By Joe Laing, El Monte RV
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1 week 2 days ago
Hiawatha Paddlewheeler in the West Branch Susquehanna River, at Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. (Photo courtesy of Ruhrfisch, Wikimedia Commons)

Nothing clears the mind and refuels our sense of adventure like hitting the open road. For out-of-towners, North Central Pennsylvania offers a diverse landscape with plenty of outdoor recreation. An RV vacation through the Pennsylvania countryside frees us to enjoy nature on our own terms and relax for a while. more»

An RV Trip through Northcentral PA Clears the Cobwebs

By By Joe Laing, El Monte RV
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1 week 2 days ago

Nothing clears the mind and refuels our sense of adventure like hitting the open road. For out-of-towners, North Central Pennsylvania offers a diverse landscape with plenty of outdoor recreation. An RV vacation through the Pennsylvania countryside frees us to enjoy nature on our own terms and relax for a while. more»

Uncle Peter Shatters World Record in Win at Pocono

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June 9, 2013

June 8, 2013

Another Saturday night, another world comes under assault at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.

This time around, it was the mark for 4-year-old trotting stallions on a 5/8-mile oval that was obliterated by star trotter Uncle Peter in the Preferred trot on Saturday night. The race carried a purse of $25,000. more»

Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day With Dining, Gifts and Fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

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June 6, 2013

With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday, June 16th, there’s no better time than now to start planning a great gift, dinner or night out to surprise that special Dad in your life.

Here are five great ways Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs can help you thank Dad. more»

WASD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO HOST NYC FALL BUS TRIP

By WASD
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1 week 6 days ago

The Williamsport Area School District Alumni Association is hosting a New York City bus trip on Saturday, Oct. 19, to take in the sights and sounds of the Big Apple.

The 47-passenger bus will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cost is $50 per person and covers transportation only. more»

Evangelical Invites Golfers and Sponsors to Take Part in 27th Golf Classic Event

By Evangelical Community Hospital
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1 week 6 days ago

Evangelical Community Hospital will host its 27th Golf Classic Event on Friday, August 16, 2013 at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts are available at 8 am and 1:30 pm. Entry fee for each golfer is $125 and includes green fees, golf cart, buffet lunch and refreshments on the course. more»

Camaes Fellow Matches World Record in Feature Win at Pocono

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June 2, 2013

June 1, 2013

Camaes Fellow won a thrilling Preferred pace on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and matched a world record in the process. The race carried the night’s top purse of $25,000. more»

CrossFit Billtown Grand Opening in Williamsport

By Christine Hutton
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2 weeks 6 days ago

CrossFit Billtown, 917 Rear Arch St, will have their grand opening on June 1, 2013. This is the first CrossFit gym to open in the Williamsport area. more»

Afternoon Qi with Tea

By Dancing Bear Farm
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3 weeks 1 day ago
(Photo courtesy of Dancing Bear Farm)

Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is an ancient Chinese system of gentle movement, breathing techniques, and meditation that cultivates one’s vital energy or qi. more»

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Camp Deadline is June 1st

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May 28, 2013

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Camp will be held at the historic Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes Barre from July 23 through 27.  This camp is for youths ages 12-14., and is part of  the most extensive program ever, with over twenty events scheduled in ten states.  The deadline for applications is Saturday, June 1st, and is filling up fast.  more»

Annieswesterncard Wins Preferred Pace at Pocono

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May 28, 2013

May 25, 2013

After a long stretch at the Yonkers half-mile, Annieswesterncard took to the 5/8-mile oval at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs beautifully and scored a victory in Saturday night’s featured Preferred pace. The race carried the night’s top purse of $25,000. more»

Full Moon Drumming at Dancing Bear Farm

By Dancing Bear Farm
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4 weeks 7 hours ago

Gather for joyous noise and rhythm-making each month as we watch the sunset in the west and the Full Moon rise over the eastern horizon with Full Moon Drumming at Dancing Bear Farm. The next event is Saturday, May 25, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. more»

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Captaintreacherous Shines in 2013 Debut at Pocono

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May 20, 2013

May 19, 2013

Most horses need a start after a long layoff before they can find their top form. Then again, most horses aren’t Captaintreacherous, who hit the ground pacing in his first start of the year on Sunday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, dominating his division of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings. more»

Pence Hanover Wins Saturday Night Feature at Pocono

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May 20, 2013

May 18, 2013

Pence Hanover relied on a pocket trip and powerful late kick to pick up a win in Saturday night’s featured Preferred pace at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The race carried the night’s top purse of $25,000. more»

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs gets their “Preak-on” with a huge party

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May 17, 2013

Before Orb even hits the gate for the 138th Preakness Stakes, the party will be in full swing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.    more»

2013 Rail Excursion Schedule in Central Pennsylvania

By SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority
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4 weeks 5 days ago

The first of 60 individual rail excursions in Central Pennsylvania will be heldSaturday, May 25more»

Muncy Historical Society Dedicates Its Heritage Park, Nature Trail

By Muncy Historical Society
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5 weeks 10 hours ago
Bill Poulton, Muncy Historical Society president, serves as a tour guide for Lycoming College students at the Muncy Heritage Park and Nature Trail.

The Muncy Historical Society will dedicate its Heritage Park and Nature Trail at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the park’s location, 601 Pepper Street. more»

Taber Museum to Tour the Sones Farm Museum

By Lycoming County Historical Society
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5 weeks 5 days ago

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting a field trip to the Sones Farm & Home Museum on Saturday, June 1. The tour, given by proprietors Oliver and Mary Sones, will commence at 10:00am and last approximately one and one half hours. more»

Community Sing! at Dancing Bear Farm

By Therese Miller
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6 weeks 1 day ago

Bring a lawn chair, your favorite campfire songs, perhaps your favorite campfire instrument – guitar, harmonica, ukulele – and definitely your voice and love of song for a Commun more»

Newberry Little League to Open Season

By Inside Newberry
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9 weeks 1 day ago

Newberry Field of Dreams Mural to be Celebrated 

The festivities begin at 11:00 am at Shultz Field located on the corner of Mosser Avenue and Arch Street. The Opening Ceremonies will start at Noon. more»

Let’s Build an Ice Arena

By Christine Hutton
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11 weeks 6 days ago
(Photo courtesy of Lisa Brocious)

The endeavor to build an ice arena in Williamsport has been around for more than 30 years. Most recently, the grassroots group of concerned citizens Let’s Build an Ice Arena has been reviving the efforts towards the construction of an indoor ice arena in Williamsport. more»

Paddle With the West Branch Susquehanna Sojourn

By Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
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12 weeks 5 days ago
Paddle With Us!  West Branch Susquehanna Sojourn - May 14-19, 2013
 
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Assessing the Economic Impact of Local Heritage

By Natalie Gelb, Executive Director, Lackawanna Heritage Valley
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13 weeks 6 hours ago
(Photo by James Stugart)

In these challenging economic times "National Heritage Areas are places where small investments pay huge dividends, providing demonstrable benefits in communities across the country and in partnership with our national parks" according to National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis. more»

Williamsport Hosts Second Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

By Clearchannel
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14 weeks 6 hours ago
Ella Meckley and Lila Vogelsong, both fifth graders at Round Hills Elementary, during the first annual St. Patty's Day parade last year in downtown Williamsport. (photo courtesy Thad Meckley)

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The second annual St. Patrick's Day parade in the city is to step off at 11 a.m. March 16, at the intersection of Campbell and West Fourth streets, goes east on West Fourth, ending downtown. more»

Lackawanna Presents Heritage Explorer Bike Tour, Festival

By Lackawanna Heritage Valley
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15 weeks 8 hours ago

 Lackawanna Heritage Valley Presents the Heritage Explorer Bike Tour & Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

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Join Boomer in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

By Williamsport Crosscutters
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15 weeks 1 day ago

Popular Cutters mascot Boomer is looking for some friends to join him in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 16 at 11am in downtown Williamsport. more»

Bonner Sports, RV Expands Rental Program, Adds Golf Cart Inventory

By Bonner Sports & RV
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15 weeks 6 days ago

Bonner Sports & RV, today, announced a partnership with Johnson Outdoors, Racine, WI, to be a dealer for its Ocean Kayak brand of kayaks and will expand its outdoor recreatio more»

'Lost' Indian Village Discovery Topic of Archaeology Talk

By Northcentral Chapter 8, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology
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16 weeks 1 day ago
"Uncovering Madame Montour’s Otstonwakin: Archaeological Excavations at an 18th-Century Native American Village."

Diligent research and methodical investigation has solved a long-standing local mystery. more»

Bonner Sports & RV Announces Product Expansion

By Bonner Sports & RV
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16 weeks 6 days ago
Bonner becomes Dealer for Coachmen Clipper, Chaparral Signature Series.

Bonner Sports & RV, today, announced three expanded partnerships; with Coachmen RV, Middlebury, IN, to be a regional dealer for its Coachmen Chaparral Signature line of fifth wheels and its Coachmen Clipper line of camping trailers. more»

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE IN WILLIAMSPORT

By CITY OF WILLIAMSPORT
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22 weeks 2 days ago

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE COMING TO WILLIAMSPORT, PA.

MARCH 16TH
11:00AM
WILLIAMSPORT, PA

CLEAR CHANNEL MEDIA + ENTERTAINMENT AND THE CITY OF WILLIAMSPORT ARE PLANNING A ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE IN DOWNTOWN WILLIAMSPORT. more»

Happy New Year Northcentral PA!

By Wikipedia
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24 weeks 2 days ago
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

New Year is the time at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count is incremented. more»

Archaeology Chapter Ends Season at Local Dig

By Tank Baird, President Northcentral Chapter 8
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26 weeks 1 day ago
NCC8 member Shana Eichenberg digs at the Glunk archaeology site in spring 2012.

Northcentral Chapter 8 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology, in cooperation with Lycoming College’s North American Archaeology Department and volunteers from various community service groups, have completed the second year of excavations at the Glunk Site in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County. more»

Santa's Village in Williamsport to Feature Train Rides

By CITY OF WILLIAMSPORT, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, GABRIEL J. CAMPANA
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31 weeks 10 hours ago

Williamsport Mayor Gabriel Campana has announced Santa’s Village is being completed. The department of streets and parks will be putting up the City Christmas tree and it will be lit by the Mayor on Friday at 5:30 pm before the parade at 6 pm. more»

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