Montgomery

Montgomery was incorporated as a borough by the Pennsylvania General Assembly on March 27, 1887 from part of Clinton Township. The history of the settlement of Montgomery begins in 1783 when John Lawson established a homestead there. Nicholas Shaffer built a gristmill in Montgomery in 1795. A sawmill and a wool carding mill were other early industries found on Black Hole Creek which flows through Montgomery.
Montgomery lies along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, 6 miles southwest of Muncy, and 8 miles southeast of Williamsport.

Staib III, Harry A.

4 days 17 hours ago

Harry A. Staib III

(March 14, 1941 - January 30, 2012)

Harry A. Staib III, of Montgomery, Pa. died Monday, January 30, 2012 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa. more»

Bonnie Brown Named PennDOT District 3-0 Employee of the Year for 2011

1 week 2 days ago

Montoursville - Bonnie Brown, Clerk Typist II for the Maintenance Unit, has been named the PennDOT District 3-0 district office Employee of the Year for 2011. more»

Trailer Fire Reported on Route 15

1 week 6 days ago
Trailer fire on Route 15 (photo provided by Kayla Crist, of Montgomery)

The blaze was brought quickly under control following a trailer fire in Lycoming County. Area emergency personnel responded to an area on Route 15 near B & C junkyard shortly before 11 a.m. today for a trailer hauling construction equipment which caught on fire. No injuries were reported.

Kujawa, Chris J.

2 weeks 3 days ago

Chris J. Kujawa

(May 23, 1949 - January 14, 2012)

Chris J. Kujawa, 62, of 615 Fifth Avenue, died Saturday, January 14, 2012, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. more»

Lottery Scam in Loyalsock Township, State Police Report

2 weeks 6 days ago

Lottery Scam in Loyalsock Township, State Police Report – A woman was scammed out of money after she thought she had won a lottery. PSP Montoursville said around noon on Dec. 9, Debra Fedroff, 56, of 192 Keller Loop, Williamsport sent an amount of money to individuals because she was told she won a lottery. Trooper Daniel L. Young said investigations are continuing. more»

Bail Set for Loyalsock Township Man for Alleged Thefts

3 weeks 2 days ago

Bail Set for Loyalsock Township Man for Alleged Thefts – A $25,000 straight bail was set for a Loyalsock Township man for allegedly stealing from a Clinton Township business. more»

Juvenile Reports Attempted Abduction in Loyalsock Township

4 weeks 2 days ago

Juvenile Reports Attempted Abduction in Loyalsock Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an attempted child abduction which occurred last evening, Jan. 5. Trooper Sean Cooney said as a juvenile was walking home from a school event, between 7 p.m. more»

Icy Road Conditions a Factor in Four-Vehicle Accident in Muncy Creek Township

4 weeks 3 days ago

Icy Road Conditions Cause of Four-Vehicle Accident in Muncy Creek Township – A driver and its three passengers sustained injuries following a four-vehicle accident, in Muncy Creek Township earlier this week. more»

Sander, Bonnie Lou

4 weeks 3 days ago

Bonnie Lou Sander

Dec. 25, 1937 ~ Dec. 31, 2011

Bonnie Lou Sander, 64, of Williamsport, died December 31, 2011 at the Williamsport Hospital.

Born December 25, 1947 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Albert and Irene Shade Dunlap. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, crossword puzzles, and animals. more»

Bastian, Doris L.

4 weeks 5 days ago

Doris L. Bastian more»

Kisner, Paul E.

4 weeks 6 days ago

Paul E. Kisner

June 8, 1931 ~ Jan. 1, 2012 more»

Anderson, Adam R.

5 weeks 2 days ago

Adam R. Anderson more»

Shifflett, Max R.

6 weeks 3 days ago

Max R. Shifflett

(April 18, 1928 - December 14, 2011)

Max R. Shifflett, 83, of 1106 Youngs Road, Linden, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family and friends, following a lengthy illness. more»

Miller, James H.

6 weeks 6 days ago

James H. Miller, 95, of 72 W. Houston Ave., Montgomery died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born November 23, 1916 in Muncy, he was a son of the late James B. and Lucille (Fowler) Miller. On June 31, 1945 he married the former Eldora F. Millheim, who survives. Together they celebrated 66 years of marriage. more»

Alleged Simple Assault Escalates to Burglary, Prison for Williamsport Man

8 weeks 3 days ago

Alleged Simple Assault Escalates to Burglary, Prison for Williamsport Man – PSP Montoursville jailed a Lycoming County man with multiple charges following a simple assault incident on Sunday. Trooper Michael G. Shipman said around 4:30 p.m., Walter Chapman III engaged in a fight with Walter Chapman Jr. of Trout Run. more»

Montgomery Area Historical Society Schedules Open House

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8 weeks 4 days ago

The Montgomery Area Historical Society will host an Open House on Saturday, December 17, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Stone Church. Local historical items will be on display. Candlelight Service starts at 6 p.m. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be available. Take Route 15 south to the White Deer Golf Course entrance, take a right and follow the signs.

Persing, Diane M.

8 weeks 5 days ago

Diane M. Persing

(January 30, 1948 - December 3, 2011)

Diane M. Persing, 63, a resident of Montgomery, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the Geisinger Medical Center. more»

New York Teen Charged with False Statement

9 weeks 3 days ago

New York Teen Charged with False Statement – PSP Montoursville filed charges against a Corning, New York female after she provided false information during a police investigation. Trooper Buynak said Kayla Sawyer, 19, provided a false written statement in regards to the investigation which took place on Nov. 6, shortly before 5 p.m. at 1840 E. 3rd St., Loyalsock Township. more»

Dalrymple, Robert J. (Ripple)

9 weeks 4 days ago

Robert J. Dalrymple

(October 17, 1940 - November 25, 2011)

Robert J. (Ripple) Dalrymple, 71, a resident of 250 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, PA, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in the Muncy Valley Hospital. more»

Walters, Cindy Sue

10 weeks 2 days ago

Cindy Sue Walters

(October 4, 1962 - November 10, 2011) more»

PSP Montoursville Continue to Investigate Several Incidents of Criminal Mischief, Harassment and DUI in Lycoming County

10 weeks 5 days ago

PSP Montoursville Continue to Investigate Several Incidents of Criminal Mischief, Harassment and DUI in Lycoming County, including:
Fairfield Township - Trooper Gary Beadle said between Friday, Nov. 18 and Monday, Nov. 21, someone spray painted the building and multiple vehicles at Spitler’s Inc. Anyone with information should contact 570.368.5700. more»

Wertz, Catherine L.

10 weeks 6 days ago

Catherine L. Wertz

(June 29, 1924 - November 16, 2011)

Catherine L. Wertz, 87, of Montgomery, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit. more»

Flooded State Roads in North Central PA

11 weeks 2 days ago

Roads with known longer-term bridge closures on them start as ****. They will remain closed until repaired or replaced, depending on the extent of flood damage. In addition, many of the closed roads will require extensive repairs before they are safe to reopen. (detours listed) more»

Local Food Video Playlist

12 weeks 3 days ago

We've started a YouTube playlist about local food. For now,  it highlights Michael Pollan, author of the book "The Omnivore's Dilema" and Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm.

Let us know if you have a video of your garden, greenhouse, farm or a restaurant using local food.

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Ice a Factor in Three Separate Lycoming County Crashes

13 weeks 3 days ago

Ice a Factor in Three Separate Lycoming County Crashes – PSP Montoursville cited an icy roadway as the casual factor in two separate vehicular accidents earlier this week. Trooper Russel Ramin said minor injuries were sustained in the first accident which occurred at 2 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30 in Muncy Creek Township. Linda A. Banks, 48, and her passenger, 39-year-old Robert C. more»

Williamsport Man Incarcerated Following Multiple Counts of Drug Charges

13 weeks 5 days ago

Williamsport Man Incarcerated Following Multiple Counts of Drug Charges – Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested a Park Avenue man following two incidents of drug sales over the summer. more»

Taylor, Thomas S.

13 weeks 6 days ago

Thomas S. Taylor more»

McCarty, Danny M. Sr.

13 weeks 6 days ago

Danny M. McCarty, Sr.

(September 7, 1948 - October 27, 2011)

Danny M. McCarty, Sr., 63, a resident of Montgomery, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his residence following a brief illness. more»

PSP Montoursville Charge Motorists With Suspected DUI

14 weeks 3 days ago

PSP Montoursville Charge Motorists With Suspected DUI – Pending blood alcohol content results, the following people will be charged with suspected DUI in Lycoming County:
•    Ricky Simons, 54, of 718 Clark Street, Williamsport, committed a summary moving violation while traveling on Hepburn Street in Williamsport on Aug. 28, shortly after 12:30 a.m. more»

McHenry, Baylyn Rose

14 weeks 3 days ago

Baylyn Rose McHenry more»

McCarty, Robert C.

14 weeks 3 days ago

Robert C. McCarty

Nov. 13, 1942 ~ Oct. 25, 2011

Robert C. McCarty, 68, of 1421 Route 54 Highway, Montgomery, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center emergency room.

Born Nov. 13, 1942 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John N. and F. Virginia (McGinness) McCarty.  more»

Neitz, Martha C.

14 weeks 6 days ago

Martha C. Neitz

(December 28, 1923 - October 21, 2011) more»

Shaffer, Michael L.

14 weeks 6 days ago

Michael L. Shaffer

Dec. 1, 1957 ~ Oct. 21, 2011

Michael L. Shaffer, 53 of Watsontown, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at his home.

Born December 1, 1957 in Montgomery, he was a son of Austin L. and Sarah J. (Aderhold) Shaffer.

Michael was a 1974 graduate of Warrior Run High School.

He enjoyed helping around his father’s farm and hunting.  more»

Berger, Eileen Mae

15 weeks 38 min ago

Eileen Mae Berger more»

Pounding Pavement 5k for PKU--in Lycoming County

15 weeks 2 days ago

Mark Hauck of Milton is on a personal mission.  When his niece was diagnosed with phenylketonuria, or PKU, shortly after her birth three years ago, Hauck began raising funds to help find a cure.

His first two solo fundraisers included walking 130 miles across Massachusetts, and bicycling 150 miles across Pennsylvania. more»

Benfer, Aaron W. (Pete) Sr.

15 weeks 2 days ago

Aaron "Pete" Benfer

(May 29, 1932 - October 19, 2011)

Aaron W. (Pete) Benfer, Sr., 79, a resident of Watsontown, PA, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in the Muncy Valley Hospital following an extended illness. more»

Community Foundation Receives $180,111 From Educational Improvement Tax Credits

15 weeks 3 days ago
Muncy Bank and Trust Executives Craig Kremser, David Mayer, Daniel Berninger, and Kathlene Bower, present Betty Gilmour and Jennifer Wilson from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, with an $111,111 check to benefit local school districts through the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program.

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania received $180,111 in donations from seven area businesses through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. more»

Summers, Ronald C.

15 weeks 3 days ago

Ronald C. Summers

(September 1, 1949 - October 19, 2011)

Ronald C. Summers, 62, of Picture Rocks, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at the Gatehouse.

Born September 1, 1949, in Muncy, he was a son of the late John L. and Martha G. Puderbaugh Summers. He and his wife, the former Barbara A. Allen, celebrated 25 years of marriage on April 11, 2011. more»

Rood, Joyce E. Perritt

15 weeks 3 days ago

Joyce E. Perritt Rood

(January 27, 1922 - October 18, 2011)

Joyce E. Perritt Rood, 89, of Unityville, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Valley View Nursing Center.

Born January 27, 1922, in Montoursville, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Harriet (Wilt) Foster. more»

Muncy Man in Custody

16 weeks 3 days ago

Muncy Man in Custody – PSP Montoursville took a Muncy man into custody on Sunday Oct. Trooper Michael Shipman said shortly before 4 p.m., Eric L. Doucet was traveling on a motorized scooter along the berm of Route 2104 near Old Cement Road in Fairfield Township. It was determined that Doucet was wanted on a bench warrant. more»

Montgomery Man Releases Second Book

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16 weeks 3 days ago
Montgomery author Mike Reuther has penned a second novel, "Nothing Down," available on Smashwords.com

Author Mike Reuther, writer of fiction and nonfiction books, recently released his seond book on Smashwords.com. "Nothing Down" is a fictional story about Homer Newbody, a baseball player who asks for no pay in the professional leagues. more»

Stoetzel, William J.

17 weeks 9 hours ago

William J. Stoetzel

(July 31, 1921 - October 7, 2011)

William J. Stoetzel, 90, of 295 Cindy Avenue, Montgomery, died Friday, October 7, 2011, at Sycamore Manor. more»

Kilgus, Marion Laurenson

17 weeks 4 days ago

Marion Laurenson Kilgus

July 15, 1921 ~ October 5, 2011

Marion Laurenson Kilgus, 90, of 394 E. Penn St., Muncy, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Born in Huntersville on July 15, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Cloyd H. and Margaret E. (Goldy) Laurenson.  Her husband, Harold B. Kilgus, preceded her in death. more»

Volunteer Opportunities Plentiful in Lycoming County

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Paxinos Man Dead Following Two-Vehicle Accident on Route 15

18 weeks 3 days ago

Paxinos Man Dead Following Two-Vehicle Accident on Route 15 – PSP Montoursville report a Paxinos man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Armstrong Township. Trooper Ed Dammer said David Stefanovige, 22, of 5484 Snydertown Road was traveling south on Route 15 shortly before 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 when he lost control of his vehicle during a rain storm. more»

Crash Closes Montgomery Pike Section of Route 15 near South Williamsport

18 weeks 3 days ago

Montoursville - Motorists in Lycoming County are advised that Route 15 is currently closed on the Montgomery Pike at the scene of a two-vehicle crash.

The crash occurred between the roadside rest and the scenic lookout atop the mountain between Montgomery and South Williamsport. more»

Williamsport Man Jailed for Drug Possession

18 weeks 4 days ago

Williamsport Man Jailed for Drug Possession – On Tuesday, Sept. 27, Williamsport Police arrested and jailed a 33-year-old Williamsport man on three counts of drug possession. Bail was set at $15,000 for Brian Williams Jr. of 633 Washington Boulevard who possessed a large amount of marijuana. more»

Clayton, Robert L.

19 weeks 2 days ago

Robert L. Clayton

(April 8, 1935 - September 21, 2011)
 
Robert L. Clayton, 76, of Hughesville, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit.
Born April 8, 1935, in Hughesville, he was a son of the late DeWitt B. and Ethel L. Criswell Clayton. more»

Haines, Geraldine Toots

19 weeks 4 days ago

Geraldine Toots Haines

(September 11, 1934 - September 18, 2011)
 
Geraldine B. “Toots” Haines, 77, of R and S Lane, Watsontown, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Kramm Health and Rehabilitation Center, Watsontown where she had been residing the past several months. more»

Miller, Lynn I. Sr.

19 weeks 5 days ago

Lynn I. Miller, Sr.

(April 10, 1940 - September 19, 2011)
 
Lynn I. Miller Sr., 71, of 2888 Heshbon Road, went to be with his Lord and savior, Monday, September 19, 2011, at his home following a long battle with cancer.

Born April 10, 1940 in Cammal, he was the son of Donald I. and Vivien W. Raemore Miller. more»

Swanson, Helen W.

19 weeks 5 days ago

Helen W. Swanson
 
(October 10, 1923 - September 19, 2011)
 
Helen W. Swanson, 87, of Montgomery, died Monday, September 19, 2011 at The Gatehouse Hospice following a brief illness.

Born October 10, 1923 in Scranton, she was the daughter of Thomas J. and Mary Corocan Walton. more»

Schelb, Marie L.

19 weeks 5 days ago

Marie L. Schelb

November 3, 1914 ~ September 17, 2011

Marie L. Schelb of Manor Care South, formerly of Montoursville, concluded her journey in this life on Saturday, September 17 at 5 a.m. at the age of 96. more»

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