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Happy Fourth of July

By Terry Moore
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2 years 46 weeks ago

Members of the National Guard and the young
Marines assisted in the raising of the giant flag along Williamsport's Riverwalk on Sunday afternoon, July 4.

Photographer Terry Moore was on the scene to take photos of the days festivities. On the web at www.terrymoorephoto.com

Soap Box Derby Returns

By Terry Moore of Terry Moore Photography
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Families and fans turned out in force for the return of the Soap Box Derby to Williamsport as 52 drivers, from ages 8-17, raced down Market Street, beginning at Brandon Park and ending at Little League Boulevard, the same route used by soap box derby drivers more than 50 years ago. more»

Cattle from Tioga County Farm Quarantined after Coming in Contact with Natural Gas Drilling Wastewater

By Department of Agriculture
2 years 46 weeks ago

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Agriculture announced today that it has quarantined cattle from a Tioga County farm after a number of cows came into contact with drilling wastewater from a nearby natural gas operation. more»

Basin Street Demolition Makes Way for Panera Bakery, Cafe

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Contractors razed the former Westinghouse Electric Co. building at 202 Basin Street, making way for the Panera Bread Bakery and Café, a $1.2 million project by developer John J. Albarano II. more»

UPDATED: General Assembly adopts 2010-11 state budget

By Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
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2 years 46 weeks ago

HARRISBURG -- Last evening, the General Assembly adopted a state budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year, the first time since Gov. Ed Rendell took office that the budget was approved by the June 30 deadline.

See the budget 
 a PDF is attached below more»

Mirabito: New budget holds the line on spending, taxes

By State Rep. Rick Mirabito
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a $28.05 billion state budget bill for the 2010-11 fiscal year:

"I am pleased we were able to deliver a budget on time. more»

Yaw Votes For Fiscally Responsible Budget

By Sen. Gene Yaw
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- The Senate today approved a state budget bill that keeps spending in check while maintaining state services and programs without imposing a broad-based tax increase, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), who voted for the measure. more»

Penn State Admits Gas Study Flaws

By Jon Bogle, Responsible Drilling Alliance
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- In a response sent by Penn State Dean William Easterling to the Responsible Drilling Alliance (RDA), a non-profit organization based in Williamsport, the University admits that the original version of a natural gas industry study was flawed. more»

Williamsport Crosscutters Send Doubledays Packing With 4-1 Win

By Bill Albrigh, ESPNWilliamsport.com Senior Writer
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- It was the same two teams, most of the participants were the same and fortunately for the Williamsport Crosscutters, the result was almost a mirror image of the game played 24 hours earlier.

Combining outstanding pitching with timely hitting and flawless defense, the Cutters defeated Auburn 4-0 Tuesday night. more»

Mirabito: New budget holds the line on spending, taxes

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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Mirabito joins fight for Coal Miners stamp

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, is joining the bipartisan fight to honor American coal miners with a United States postage stamp. more»

Mirabito joins fight for Coal Miners stamp

By
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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

County Commissioners honor outstanding jail efforts in Lycoming and Tioga Counties

By County Commissioners Association of PA
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2 years 46 weeks ago

HARRISBURG -- Lycoming and Tioga counties both recently earned recognition as recipients of the Jail Overcrowding
Best Practices Award by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) for their respective jail
and leadership efforts for implementing best practices that resulted in reducing county jail populations and more»

Fishing Weeds For Bass -- Intimidating, But Prime Location

By Mike O Brien
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2 years 46 weeks ago

Weeds. Fishermen know they hold bass. The problem is fishing them effectively. The warm summer months are typically dry and most aquatic vegetation grows fast. With the water shrinking, the vegetation increases, often choking smaller impoundments and concentrating bass. Bass frequently avoid the bright sun by relocating to deeper water. more»

United Way completes allocation process

By Lycoming County United Way
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2 years 46 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) has completed its funds distribution process, allocating $882,578 to human service programs serving Lycoming County. more»

Monday Morning Haiku: Peonies and Grills

By Patrick Pacacha
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2 years 46 weeks ago

Peonies and grills

Grass clippings and gasoline

The scents of summer

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Spend a Weekend in Muncy: See Historic Homes, Quilt Show

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2 years 47 weeks ago

MUNCY – The quaint and beautiful river town of Muncy once again is the setting for the Muncy Historical Society’s annual Quilt Show. Slated for the weekend of July 16-18, visitors will have the opportunity to view antique and traditional quilts at the Quilt Show to be held at Muncy High School, 200 W. Penn St. more»

Dignitaries Kick-Off $18 Million DuBoistown Bridge Replacement Project

By PennDOT
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2 years 47 weeks ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- Dignitaries wielded shovels to toss dirt in the shadow of the structurally deficient DuBoistown Bridge to officially kick-off the project to replace the aging structure in Lycoming County. more»

Topics of the Town

By Megan Frank
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2 years 47 weeks ago

JERSEY SHORE -- The Jersey Shore Main Street Meeting held on June 24 was merely a discussion of old business including topics like Richmond Park, the farmer’s market, and the gazebo area. more»

Inside PDA: June 25, 2010

By PA Department of Agriculture
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2 years 47 weeks ago

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Monday Morning Haiku: Pennsylvania

By Patrick Pacacha
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2 years 47 weeks ago

Pennsylvania

The State of Independence

Colony keystone

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Crosscutters Win Season Opener, Head to State College Tonight

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 48 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Domingo Santana, the 17-year-old right fielder for the Williamsport Crosscutters, earned more than the team’s Most Valuable Player honors Friday night at the season opener – he captured the hopeful hearts of ‘Cutters fans as his two homeruns and four RBIs secured a 5-3 victory over the State College Spikes. more»

Burke to Resign as County Commissioner, Appointed Director of Administration

By Lycoming County Board of Commisioners
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2 years 48 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Lycoming County Commissioner Rebecca Burke has accepted an appointment to serve as the county’s Director of Administration and Chief Clerk, replacing Gen. Fred Marty (ret.), who resigned June 1.

Burke will resign as commissioner and begin her new job Aug. 9, collaborating with Marty until his departure Sept. 10. more»

Mirabito votes for changes to state pension systems

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 48 weeks ago

HARRISBURG, June 16 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, voted for a bipartisan bill today that would address the Commonwealth's potentially crippling pension crisis.

House Bill 2497 moves to the state Senate for action. more»

Mirabito votes for changes to state pension systems

By
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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Transformation to Oneness: Be the Change that you want to see in the world

By The Center
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2 years 48 weeks ago

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the YWCA from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and at The Center from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., hear Audri Scott Williams, Jewell Elliott-McCoy, and D’Lisa Ramsey Worthy speak on the power of positivity and unity as driving forces in changing humanity.

These three inspiring women will give you hope and encouragement, and share enlightenment and peace… more»

Williamsport couple to host Haiti missionary

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 48 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT--Barb and Ed Bornemann of Williamsport, former missionaries to Haiti, will be hosting missionary Sherrill Fausey, Director of Christian Light School, located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while she visits Williamsport next month. She will be in town from July 10-13. more»

Billtown Blues Fest Draws Appreciative Crowd

By Terry Moore
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2 years 48 weeks ago

The 21st annual Billtown Blues Festival was held June 13 at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds and photographer Terry Moore was on hand to capture the moment. (Additional photos of the event are found on Moore's web site: http://www.TerryMoorePhoto.com) more»

Joyous Prosperity: A Women’s Retreat

By An Exquisite Life
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2 years 48 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- An Exquisite Life will present “Joyous Prosperity: A Spiritual Retreat for Women” during a day-long event on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Lycoming College. The event is facilitated by California-based life coach Cecilia Ann Carson, along with Tonya Anderson, a counselor and writer in Williamsport. more»

Mirabito, Hanna join forces to return severance tax to local communities

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 48 weeks ago

HARRISBURG, June 15 – State Reps. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, and Mike Hanna, D-Clinton/Centre, are co-sponsoring a bill that would return a greater share of a natural gas severance tax to local communities most affected by the development of the Marcellus Shale. more»

Mirabito, Hanna join forces to return severance tax to local communities

By
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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Goth Reviews: Christabeland the Jons

By Spike and Goth Woman
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2 years 48 weeks ago

Christabel and the Jons CUSTOM MADE FOR YOU (Roots and Rizomes Records)
http://www.christabelmusic.com more»

O'Brien Outdoors: State Records

By Mike O Brien
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2 years 48 weeks ago

Anglers that frequent large bodies of water understand the importance weather plays; not only on the fishing, but safety as well. They also recognize how quickly conditions can change. Change that often affects fishing; sometimes for the worse, sometimes for the better. more»

Mirabito hits home run for creator of Little League Baseball

By
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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Monday Morning Haiku: A Whitetail Deer Stands

By Patrick Pacacha
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2 years 48 weeks ago

A whitetail deer stands

Motionless in night's shadow

Etched against the moon

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Muncy Kiwanis, Historical Society Announce Golf Tournament Winners

By Muncy Historical Society
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2 years 48 weeks ago

ALLENWOOD – The Vintage Course at White Deer Public Golf Course was an ideal setting for this year’s co-sponsored 2010 Muncy Cup golf event. Muncy’s Historical Society and Kiwanis Club partner for the annual outing that helps both organizations achieve community-minded objectives: preserving local history and heritage for future generations and helping the young people of the community. more»

Ask a Legislator: Mirabito Discusses Gaming Tables

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 49 weeks ago

Atlantic City casino revenues have continued to drop, with May experiencing a 9 percent decrease in revenues compared with 2009. more»

Celebrate Juneteenth in Brandon Park

By Conni Robinson
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2 years 49 weeks ago

The 11th annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 19, 2010 at Brandon Park in Williamsport. more»

Evangelical Offers Safer Sitter Course in June

By Evangelical Community Hospital
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2 years 49 weeks ago

LEWISBURG— Evangelical Community Hospital’s Community Health Education department has scheduled two of Safe Sitter® classes for the month of June. Safe Sitter® teaches adolescent babysitters, both boys and girls, ages 11 to 13 how to handle crises, how to keep a child safe, and how to nurture and guide a young child.

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House adopts Mirabito Flag Day resolution

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 49 weeks ago

Mirabito offers resolution to honor Anthony DiSalvo,
founder of Lycoming County God, Country and Community Flag March

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today adopted state Rep. Rick Mirabito's House resolution recognizing June 14, 2010, as "National Flag Day" in Pennsylvania. more»

Mirabito to host town hall meeting June 17

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 years 49 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT, June 10 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, June 17 in Williamsport.

Mirabito will answer state-related questions from residents of the 83rd Legislative District.

The town hall meeting will be held from 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Campbell Street Center, 600 Campbell St., Williamsport. more»

Goth Reviews: Blind Chitlin Kahunas

By Spike and Goth Woman
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2 years 49 weeks ago

Blind Chitlin Kahunas: THIS OLD GUITAR (self-released)
http://www.myspace.com/theblindchitlinkahunas more»

Lycoming County Government announces Employee of Quarter

By Lycoming County Administration
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2 years 49 weeks ago

Kim Sewall, Clerk I in the Office of Human Resources for the County of Lycoming, has been selected by the Board of Commissioners as the Lycoming County Government Base System Employee of the Quarter for the 2nd Quarter, 2010. more»

Mayor Campana Announces Town Meeting

By City of Williamsport
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2 years 49 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- Williamsport Mayor Gabe Campana will conduct town meetings for residents to express their opinions and concerns. Meeting times are scheduled for 7 p.m. and the next meeting will be held
on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. more»

Mirabito to host town hall meeting June 17

By
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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

House adopts Mirabito Flag Day resolution

By
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December 31, 1969

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Dominic's of New York Opens

By Cindy Knier
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2 years 49 weeks ago

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 8,2010 to officially commemorate the opening of Dominic's of New York, 2062 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport.

Audition for Community Sings

By City of Williamsport
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2 years 49 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- The third annual renewed Community Sing will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 18, at the Dr. Kenneth Cooper Bandshell in Brandon Park.  The event celebrates local talent from Williamsport and surrounding areas and is a wonderful event for all to enjoy as a family. more»

Fourth of July’s Set the Night to Music

By City of Williamsport
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2 years 49 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT — The City of Williamsport, along with Backyard Broadcasting, will host the annual "Set the Night to Music Fireworks Celebration" on Sunday, July 4, beginning at 3 p.m. in downtown Williamsport. more»

Host a Crosscutter in Your Home this Summer

By Williamsport Crosscutters
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2 years 49 weeks ago

The Williamsport Crosscutters are again seeking host families for members of the 2010 squad. more»

O'Brien Outdoors: PA Fly Fishing Heritage Day

By Mike O Brien
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2 years 49 weeks ago

The Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum Association (PFFMA) will be hosting the 8th Annual Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Heritage Day on Sat., June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The popular event will be held at the Allenberry Resort Inn&Playhouse’s Picnic Pavilion and The Meadow located on the banks of the famed Yellow Breeches Creek in Boiling Springs, Pa. - rain or shine. more»

New service invites area homeowners to rent to World Series visitors

By WilliamsportLodging.com
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2 years 49 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- With local lodging conditions tight because of natural gas industry workers, Kolb Net Works and Prudential Hodrick Realty are recruiting homeowners who are willing to rent their homes temporarily.

Kolb and Prudential have launched a new rental service to provide lodging options to visitors planning on attending the World Series in August. more»

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