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Montoursville

Montoursville (41°15′10″N 76°54′56″W) is a borough  in Lycoming County, PA. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was named for Madame Montour, a Native American leader and skilled interpreter for the colonial governments. The Williamsport Regional Airport is located in Montoursville.

Montoursville is bordered by the West Branch Susquehanna River and Armstrong Township to the south. Loyalsock Creek forms the northern and western border with Loyalsock Township. Fairfield Township borders the borough to the north and east.

Lebet, Joseph

1 year 29 weeks ago

Joseph Lebet

March 3, 1919 ~ Oct. 24, 2011

Joseph Lebet, 92, of DuBoistown, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.

Born March 3, 1919 in Elmora, Pa, he was a son of Joseph and Mary Lebet. more»

EPA Action, Citizens MS Commission, Rider Park reflections

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Dear RDA Members,
*In this issue, our 3 stories cover all 3 levels in the gas drilling arena:
federal, state and local. *
*We invite you to take action, read what your fellow citizens have to say
about gas drilling, and reflect with us on the anniversary of saving Rider
Park from the drill.*

McCarty, Robert C.

1 year 29 weeks 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»

Fish and Game Club Reports Criminal Mischief

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 29 weeks ago

Fish and Game Club Reports Criminal Mischief – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an incident of criminal mischief which took place earlier this month in Mifflin Township. Trooper Sean Cooney said a pickup truck was driven into the yard of Larry’s Creek Fish and Game Club shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 1. A sign and a power wire were also damaged, Cooney said. more»

Sass, Ivey A. “Andy”

1 year 29 weeks ago

Ivey A. “Andy” Sass

July 3, 1948 ~ Oct. 23, 2011

Ivey A. “Andy” Sass, 63, of Pine St. Montoursville, died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home. Born July 3, 1948 in Greenville, SC, he was a son of Jack and Nonie Durden Sass. Andy had worked as a security guard. He enjoyed NASCAR, Pro Wrestling, watching Westerns and the news. more»

McQuillen, Maxine M.

1 year 29 weeks ago

Maxine M. McQuillen

(September 13, 1931 - October 23, 2011)

Maxine M. McQuillen, 80, formerly of Montoursville and Muncy, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Valley View Nursing Center.

Maxine was born in Williamsport on September 13, 1931 a daughter of Harold M. and Dorothy M. Crouse Gilson. more»

Linn, Brennan T.

1 year 29 weeks ago

Brennan T. Linn

(June 17, 1987 - October 21, 2011)

Brennan T. Linn, 24, of Philadelphia, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at his home.

Born June 17, 1987 in Williamsport, he was the son of Dr. Heister H. Linn Jr. and Deborah A. Thomas. more»

Dead calves, dry buffaloes, DRB Commission sued

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Dear RDA Members,
*Remember those Tioga County cows that drank drilling flowback water?* The
incident made the front page of the Williamsport Sun Gazette. The story
began when a flowback pit (called a “pond” by drilling companies, but full
of fracking chemicals, heavy metals and salt not usually found in ponds) had

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

By erin ruhl, fcfp
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1 year 30 weeks 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»

Rood, Joyce E. Perritt

1 year 30 weeks 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»

Emergency Route 87 Permanent Repairs Set to Start Next Week

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 31 weeks ago

Montoursville - Permanent flood-recovery repairs to two sections of Route 87 in Lycoming County will be made under a $1,846,648 emergency contract awarded to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.

Bids were opened yesterday; the notice-to-proceed is set for Monday, with work expected to begin shortly thereafter. more»

State Police: William Horgas Promoted to Major

By Maria A. Finn, Pennsylvania State Police
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1 year 31 weeks ago

Clearfield County Man Named Commander of Four State Police Troops

Harrisburg – State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan has promoted William A. Horgas, 53, of State College, Centre County, to major and assigned him as the Area II Commander, encompassing Troops F, P, R and N.   

Horgas most recently served as Commanding Officer for Troop H, Harrisburg. more»

Railroad Bridge Demolition to Start Next Week

By Steve Kusheloff, seda-cog
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1 year 31 weeks ago
The railroad bridge was severely damaged during last month's flood. (Llew Wenzel Studios)

Demolition of the flood-damaged Loyalsock Creek Bridge could start as early as next week (October 17-21).  Located between Montoursville and Williamsport, the 84-year old bridge was heavily damaged in flooding from Tropical Storm Lee.  The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) has awarded a contract for demolition to Lycoming Supply, Inc., Williamsport. more»

School Colors Traded in for Pink to Benefit Susquehanna Health Breast Health Center

By amy brink, susquehanna health
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1 year 31 weeks ago
Esther Lorson, RN, BSN, CBCN, Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center, receives a check on behalf of the Breast Health Center from Elliott Packer, senior FB, FS, Jersey Shore football team and Ryan Harer, senior RB, OLB, LS, Jersey Shore football team at an October 1 game.

October 11, 2011 –When the Jersey Shore Area High School Bulldogs football team took on the Montoursville Area High School Warriors Friday, September 23, they traded in their black and orange school colors and “Pinked Out” to raise money for breast cancer awareness. more»

Yoder, Jane L.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Jane L. Yoder

(April 15, 1929 - October 10, 2011)

Jane L. Yoder, 82, of rural Turbotville, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg where she had been residing the past four years. more»

Fry, Floyd S. Sr.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Floyd S. Fry, Sr. more»

Cole, Jeffery A.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Jeffery A. Cole

(January 7, 1959 - October 7, 2011) more»

Robbins, Jean C.

1 year 31 weeks ago

Jean C. Robbins

Sept. 4, 1924 ~ Oct. 6, 2011

Jean C. Robbins, 87, of Montoursville, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Valley View Nursing Center, Montoursville.
   
Born September 4, 1924 in Arnot, PA she was the daughter of Robert K. and Anna Mae Wiliamson Christie.
    more»

Williamsport Police Charge Man With Armed Robbery

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 31 weeks ago

Williamsport Police Charge Man With Armed Robbery – Williamsport Bureau of Police arrested and charged a Williamsport man minutes after he robbed a drug store. Larry L. Burden Jr. of 1015 Market St., Apt. 6, was identified as the gunman who robbed the Rite Aid, 14 Fifth St this morning. more»

Woman Sustains Major Injuries Following I-180 Crash

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 32 weeks ago

Woman Sustains Major Injuries Following I-180 Crash - PSP Montoursville report a Pittsburgh woman was transported to Geisinger Medical Center for treatment of major injuries following a one-vehicle crash this morning. Trooper Brandon Schrawder said Paula M. Taylor, 45, of Pittsburgh was traveling wesbound on Route 180 in Fairfield Twp around 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 6. more»

Kuhns, John S. T. Jr.

1 year 32 weeks ago

John S. T. Kuhns Jr.

(September 29, 1971 - October 5, 2011)
        
John S. T. Kuhns Jr., 40, of 266 Jerry Lane, Montoursville, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at his home. more»

I-180 WB Backups Reported Near Fairfield Exit Crash Scene

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 32 weeks ago

Montoursville - Motorists traveling I-180 westbound in Lycoming County are advised of heavy traffic queues just east of Fairfield Exit 20 near Montoursville following a vehicle crash this morning.

Emergency responders are on scene and no further details are currently available.

Route 87 Paving Near Best Beach Today; Expect Lengthy Delays

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 32 weeks ago

Montoursville - The contractor making emergency repairs to Route 87 near Best Beach, north of Montoursville in Lycoming County, will be paving today.

The road is open to local traffic only. Motorists can expect lengthier than normal delays during the paving operation.

Forest fragmentation, Ban gas drilling in our National Forests

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Dear RDA Members,
Through your shared comments and feedback, we came to realize that the
intended tone of last week's newsletter was misinterpreted by some of our
readers. We apologize if you were one. That said, we continue to believe the
rig tour was a valuable experience in RDA's ongoing endeavors to learn all

Bay, Beatrice R.

1 year 32 weeks ago

Beatrice R. Bay

(November 29, 1925 - September 30, 2011)

Beatrice R. Bay, 85, of Muncy died Friday, September 30, 2011, at Sycamore Manor, Montoursville.

Born November 29, 1925, in Pennsdale, she was a daughter of the late Narber P. and Beatrice Robb Fry. She and her husband, LaRue S. Bay, celebrated 63 years of marriage on March 17, 2011. more»

Volunteer Opportunities Plentiful in Lycoming County

By robin van auken
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Williamsport Crosscutters more»

Route 864 Lane Restriction at Slide East of Route 87 in Lycoming County

By rick mason, penndot
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Montoursville - Motorists who travel Route 864 in Lycoming County are advised to be alert for a lane closure at the scene of a slide about two miles east of Route 87 in Upper Fairfield Township.

PennDOT is on the scene to set up temporary traffic control, which will consist of self-regulating stop signs. more»

Rig Tour Report

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Dear RDA Members,
We are still getting back to normal around here, but a couple of our working
group members went on rig tour on Monday to try and learn how industry
practices are changing.
Two things stood out upon approaching the well pad, perched high up on a
hillside in a wide valley of mixed forest and meadow country in one of our

Sherwood, Frank L. “Red” Sr.,

1 year 33 weeks ago

Frank L. “Red” Sherwood, Sr.

Sept. 22, 1923 ~ Sept. 25, 2011

Frank L. “Red” Sherwood, Sr., 88, of 440 Kepner Hill Road, Muncy, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the Muncy Valley Hospital, surrounded by his family. more»

Route 973 Slabtown Bridge Heavily Damaged in Flood; Sightseers Stay Clear

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Montoursville - Following additional investigation this past weekend, PennDOT has determined that the Route 973 Bridge at Slabtown in Lycoming County, heavily damaged during this month's massive flooding, will require full replacement. more»

I-180 EB Lane Restriction at Montoursville Wednesday

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Montoursville - A diesel fuel spill along Interstate 180 over the weekend is scheduled for cleanup this Wednesday, Sept. 28.

The spill occurred along the driving lane of I-180 eastbound at the top of the Route 87 exit ramp.

The eastbound I-180 lane closure for cleanup operations will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday. more»

I-180 EB Lane Restriction at Montoursville Wednesday

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 33 weeks ago

Montoursville - A diesel fuel spill along Interstate 180 over the weekend is scheduled for cleanup this Wednesday, Sept. 28.

The spill occurred along the driving lane of I-180 eastbound at the top of the Route 87 exit ramp.

The eastbound I-180 lane closure for cleanup operations will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday. more»

Harassment in Muncy Township

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 34 weeks ago

Harassment in Muncy Township – PSP Montoursville report an incident of harassment which occurred on Monday, Sept. 19 around 5:30 p.m. in Muncy Township. As Michael Mesko, of Wilkes Barre pulled over into the Big Lots parking lot at Lycoming Mall so he could get directions. Ted Bryan Wyland approached Mesko’s truck. more»

Withers, James R.

1 year 34 weeks ago

James R. Withers more»

Route 87 Emergency Flood Repairs Update; Lengthy Delays at Work Zone

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 34 weeks ago

Montoursville - For the time being while emergency flood repairs continue along Route 87 in Lycoming County, only local traffic should be using the highway north of Route 973 at Loyalsockville. more»

Identity Theft, Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 34 weeks ago

Identity Theft, Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County – PSP Montoursville say numerous reports involving identity theft and burglaries occurred in August and September, including: more»

Haines, Geraldine Toots

1 year 34 weeks 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»

Trowbridge, Jarrett F.

1 year 34 weeks ago

Jarrett F. Trowbridge

(May 8, 1925 - September 19, 2011)
 
Jarrett F. Trowbridge, 86, of 1900 B Ravine Road, formerly of Poco Farm Road, died Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home.
Born May 8, 1925 in Williamsport, he was the son of C. Frank and Margaret Jarrett Trowbridge. more»

Citizen's Commission Hearing This Wednesday

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Dear RDA Members,
*The* *Citizen's Marcellus Shale Commission* *hearing in Williamsport will
be this Wednesday, September 21st, from 6 – 9 pm* *in Lycoming College’s
Heim Hall Room G-11. *Free parking is available in the lot off Mulberry
Street. If you would like to share your opinion or talk about how you have

Schelb, Marie L.

1 year 34 weeks 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»

Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 34 weeks ago

Burglaries Reported in Lycoming County  – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate numerous burglaries which occurred this month in Lycoming County, including: more»

Gearhart, John W.

1 year 35 weeks ago

John W. Gearhart

(June 8, 1958 - September 15, 2011)
 
John W. Gearhart, 53, of Unityville, died Thursday, September 15, 2011, at his home.

Born June 8, 1958, in Philipsburg, he was a son of John H. and Mary Ann Williams Gearhart. He and his wife, the former GayAnn Johnson, celebrated 29 years of marriage on February 6, 2011. more»

Fredericks, Marguerite F. “Maggie”

1 year 35 weeks ago

Marguerite  F.  “Maggie” Fredericks

March 1, 1917 ~ September 15, 2011

Marguerite  F.  “Maggie” Fredericks, 94, of Williamsport, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Rose View Center.

Born March 1, 1917, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Murray) Bower. more»

Oliver, Joan M.

1 year 35 weeks ago

Joan M. Oliver

(October 6, 1952 - September 15, 2011)
 
Joan M. Oliver, 58, of 937 West Fourth Street, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at RoseView Center following a lengthy illness.

Born October 6, 1952 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Grover C. and Joan M. Kozen Oliver Sr. more»

Damaged Railroad Bridge to be Demolished

By Steve Kusheloff, seda-cog
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1 year 35 weeks ago
The Loyalsock Creek Bridge, which was heavily damaged in flooding last week from Tropical Storm Lee.

The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) is moving aggressively to remove the Loyalsock Creek Bridge, which was heavily damaged in flooding last week from Tropical Storm Lee.  Depending on the weather, the JRA hopes to have the bridge fully removed by late this winter.  A new bridge may be in place by the end of 2012. more»

Mirabito's Office, Muncy Elementary School, Site of Flood Recovery Collections for Victims

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 35 weeks ago
Donations of cleaning supplies and other household items are now being accepted at Rep. Rick Mirabito's office in Williamsport. (mississippi-umc.org)

Thousands of residents in the area have been impacted by the recent flooding due to Tropical Storm Lee. Many of these people are in desperate need of basic supplies. Rep. Rick Mirabito is urging area residents to help in whatever way they can.   more»

Sightseers Asked to Stay Away from Flood-Damaged Roads such as SR 87 so Recovery Efforts May Continue Unimpeded

By RICK MASON, penndot
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1 year 35 weeks ago

Montoursville - Human nature being what it is, it's no surprise that some people would like to see the flood damage from last week's tropical storm for themselves.

However, in traveling to flood-damaged areas unnecessarily, it poses a safety risk and the added traffic may impede recovery and repair efforts. more»

Disaster Relief Center to Open in Montoursville, Lycoming County

By Nick Troutman
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1 year 35 weeks ago

WILLIAMSPORT – Beginning today, September 14, 2011 at 1PM, a Disaster Relief Center will open at 740 Fairfield Road, Montoursville, to help residents who have been impacted by the recent flooding due to Tropical Storm Lee, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming). more»

Counting Our Blessings

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**Dear RDA Members,*
Our sympathies, best thoughts, wishes and prayers go out to all who have
suffered due to last week’s flooding in Pennsylvania and New York.
Our regular newsletter editor, Barb Jarmoska, who’s home, office and family
retreat since the early 1930’s was right in the path of the record flood

Smith, Wilfred E.

1 year 35 weeks ago

Wilfred E. Smith

(September 11, 2011 - September 11, 2011)
 
Wilfred E. Smith, infant son of Ashleigh M. Modispaw and Matthew D. Smith, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center. more»

Kuhns, Valeria J.

1 year 35 weeks ago

Valeria J. Kuhns

(August 18, 1927 - September 11, 2011)
 
Valeria J. Kuhns, 84, of 332 West Penn Street, Muncy, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the home of her son and daughter-in-Law, Tim and Cindy Kuhns of Cogan Station, with her family at her bed side. more»

Our Lady of Lourdes Seeking Donations to Help Flooding Needs

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 year 35 weeks ago

Father Manno’s church, Our Lady of Lourdes in Montoursville needs donations to help others affected by the flood.
Cleaning supplies, cat and dog food, kitty litter, bleach, mops,  paper towels, etc.are being accepted.

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