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Candidates: Running for Office?

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1 year 12 weeks ago

Are you running for office? Let our readers know more about you and your
opinions, as well as your position on important local issues.Use this form to send us your announcement. E-mail News@NorthcentralPA.com to request a video interview. more»

Crossword Puzzle

By Kathy Kolb
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1 year 15 weeks ago

How to Get Your Kids Volunteering This Summer

By StatePoint
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11 hours 30 min ago
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Just because it’s summer vacation, doesn’t mean your kids should sit idle. Instead of allowing them to fritter away in front of the television while school is out, encourage them to use the downtime to give back to the community.

How can you get your kids to lend a helping hand? more»

Men in Black 3 in 3D (In Digital)

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May 24, 2012

Agents J and K are back in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. more»

Education students adopt New Orleans school

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May 24, 2012

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College Student-Pennsylvania State Education Association (S-PSEA) adopted St. Agnes Parochial School in Jefferson Parish, La., for its annual school supply drive. more»

Transient Man Discovered Dead in Pine Creek Township

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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1 day 3 hours ago

Transient Man Discovered Dead in Pine Creek Township - PSP Lamar say the body of a 48-year-old man, who had no fixed address and was determined homeless, was found deceased in a wooded area in Clinton County on Sunday. Trooper Matthrew McDermott said an autopsy was performed on Edwin Sander after he was found in an area off of Route 150, around noon on May 20. more»

Washington Little League Uses FanFest Concept to Build Community

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May 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2012) - One of the marketing ideas used by many of the large sporting events the last few years to help draw fans to the event is the FanFest concept. Most of the events involve interactive games the fans can take part in, many times geared toward children.

Minor League Baseball’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Unveil Local Field Rehabilitation Program

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May 23, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2012) - Michael Felter Field, home of Moosic Little League, near Scranton, Pa., will be the first benefactor of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees’ new Little League rehabilitation program.

Must Read: When Competitive Bidding Hurts Patients (NYT, Opinion)

By Feed: U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson
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May 23, 2012

The New York Times recently published an opinion piece titled, “When Competitive Bidding Hurts Patients,” by Dr. Dennis Rosen, a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep specialist at Children’s Hospital Boston. more»

Natural Gas Industry, Labor, Job-Creators Rally for “American Energy, American Jobs”

By Feed: News from Marcellus Shale Coalition
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May 23, 2012

As the region’s expanding natural gas industry continues to create more jobs, safely produce more clean-burning American energy for consumers, and works to ensure that our environment is safeguarded, Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) representatives joined labor, manufacturing and economic development officials, as well as members of the General Assembly, on Monday of this week to underscore this more»

Friends, Family Rally to Host 'Carol Keller Benefit Dinner'

By NorthcentralPA.com
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1 day 10 hours ago
Egret in Flight (Photo courtesy of Don Guthrie)

Carol Keller of Williamsport is battling a treatable but incurable form of Stage 4 lymphoma. A hard-working, loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend and wife, Carol has many of the needed tools to fight this cancer. She has a positive attitude, the will to fight and the loving support of her family and friends.

The one thing she is lacking is financial security. more»

Mayer, Geraldine L.

1 day 10 hours ago

Geraldine L. Mayer
(December 8, 1924 - May 20, 2012)

Geraldine L. Mayer, 87, of Williamsport, died Sunday, May 20, 2012.

She was born in Grassflat, Pa on December 8, 1924 a daughter of Grover and Louisa Mae Little Beightol. more»

Penn College Captures Fourth Straight PSUAC Chancellor’s Cup

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May 23, 2012

Penn College was named the recipient of the 2011-12 Penn State University Athletic Conference Chancellor’s Cup. This is the fourth straight year the cup has been won by the college, the only PSUAC school to hold it since its inception in 2009. The cup is awarded to a member institution with the most accumulated points for the year.  Points are awarded based on finish of each conference team. more»

Better Together awarded $500 for local organization

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May 23, 2012

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Lycoming College's Better Together program recently received the national movement's Media Mavens award, resulting in a $500 donation to the United Churches of Lycoming County. more»

Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Offers Free Admission to Active Duty Military and their Families

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May 22, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA (May 22, 2012) – The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum is among more than 1,500 museums participating in the Blue Star Museum program for 2012. The program begins May 28 and runs through Labor Day.

Georgia Hosts Little League Urban Initiative Baseball Jamboree

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May 22, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 22, 2012) – Since the Little League Urban Initiative Jamboree concept transitioned from one national tournament to numerous state/regional tournaments in 2010, the initiative for boys and girls in urban neighborhoods has prospered. This year is no different with the addition of one jamboree and new venues.

Identifying Key Economic Impacts of Recent Increases in U.S. Natural Gas Production (AGA)

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May 22, 2012

Low domestic natural gas prices have led to savings of almost $250 billion for natural gas customers over the past three years. The American Gas Association (AGA) today released a study entitled “Identifying Key Economic Impacts of Recent Increases in U.S. more»

Thompson Leads Bipartisan Letter to U.S. Green Building Council Encouraging Expanded Utilization of U.S. Forest Products

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May 22, 2012

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi, urging changes to the treatment of forest products under the Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2012 rating system. more»

Dinner, Auction to Benefit Local Woman

By NorthcentralPA.com
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2 days 8 hours ago
  • What: Carol Keller Benefit Dinner
  • When: June 9, 2012
  • Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Where: Harmonia Gesang Verein Club, 332 East Seventh Street, Williamsport, Pa 17701
  • Tickets: Price is $15 which includes one admission for dinner, drinks and entertainment for the evening.
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Career Tips For New Grads

By StatePoint
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2 days 8 hours ago
Recent grads celebrate (Photo courtesy of Fotolia.com)

If you’re a new college or high school graduate, you may have been told by older relatives that the best way to launch your career is to get a decent job and stick with it. But many experts today warn that the expectation of relying on one company to employ you until you retire is no longer realistic.  more»

Chamber of Commerce to host Morning Member Connection Breakfast

By Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce
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2 days 8 hours ago

The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Morning Member Connection Breakfast, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:30am at the Genetti Hotel. The program will include introductions of new members of the Chamber of Commerce and staff program reports. The featured speaker will be C. Alan Walker, Secretary of DCED. more»

Thompson Announces Ryan E. VanGuilder of McKean County Accepts Fully Qualified Appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy

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May 22, 2012

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn `GT’  Thompson, R-Howard, today announced Ryan E. VanGuilder of Bradford, Pa., has accepted a fully qualified appointment to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ryan, the son of Jan and Alan Bean, is currently a senior at Bradford Area High School.   more»

2nd annual Cutters 5K Run June 23

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May 21, 2012

The 2nd Annual Cutters 5K Run, presented by The Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, will take place on Saturday, June 23rd at Historic Bowman Field.

Mirabito to host Policy Committee hearing on state budget

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May 21, 2012

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Vote for BOOMER in Mascot Mania!

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May 21, 2012

Vote for Boomer today in MiLB's Mascot Mania and help him become the most popular mascot in the Minors!

Two Hughesville Teens Suspected of Thefts Overnight

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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3 days 6 hours ago

Two Hughesville Teens Suspected of Thefts Overnight - PSP Montoursville are reminding the public to take precautions in securing their vehicles following multiple thefts in southeastern Lycoming County. more»

College Finishes 2011-12 With Three Conference Champs, Eight All-Americans

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May 21, 2012

Three Penn State University Athletic Conference champions, along with two seconds, one third and one fourth, and eight All-Americans in archery and wrestling. Those are the standout numbers for Penn College during the 2011-12 seasons.

Penn College Former Archery Coach Honored

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May 21, 2012

Chad Karstetter retired as the Penn College archery coach a year ago, but honors continue to come his way as he recently won the 2012 Graham-Ryder Award for significant and extemporary service to the U.S. Collegiate Archery Association. In 11 seasons under Karstetter, Penn College teams finished second in the nation twice and took one third and one fourth-place finish. more»

Opening Night & single game tickets on sale May 29

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May 21, 2012

Crosscutters Opening Night & single game tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 29 at 9am. Fans can purchase tickets online, in person or by calling (570) 326-3389.

Rodgers, Charles Jack

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Charles Jack Rodgers
(May 31, 1922 - May 15, 2012)

Charles Jack Rodgers, M. D. more»

Students present at neuroscience symposium

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May 21, 2012

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Lycoming College biology students Ethan Sellers, Amanda Kinnon, Christopher McAtee and Rory McAtee, accompanied by assistant professor Dr. more»

Clean Water Institute hosts elementary students

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May 21, 2012

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College Clean Water Institute welcomed approximately 70 third-graders from Montgomery Elementary School to campus on May 18. more»

Archers Second in Nation; Six Wildcats All-Americans

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May 21, 2012

For the third straight year, the Penn College archery team is No. 2 in the nation. During competition over the weekend (May 18-20) at the U.S. Intercollegiate Archery Championships in Harrisonburg, Va., the Wildcats of first-year coach Brian Parker had two individual champions and four team champions. In addition, six Wildcats were named All-Americans and four took Best New Archer awards. more»

Burglary Reported in Wolf Township, Hughesville

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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5 days 8 hours ago

Burglary Reported in Wolf Township, Hughesville - PSP Montoursville continue to investigate a burglary which occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m. on May 15. Trooper Christine Fye said two people entered through a window of the Boak Avenue residence of Kyle Marc Houseknecht, 24. more»

What to Expect When You're Expecting

By Feed: Cinema Center Williamsport
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May 24, 2012

TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don't stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. more»

Battleship

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May 24, 2012

A fleet of battleships do battle with an armada of unknown origins to try and discover why they are here and what their ultimate goal is. Starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Alexander Skarsg?rd, Brooklyn Decker. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 12:00, 1:00, 2:45, 4:15, 5:30, 7:15, 8:15, and 10:05. For print-at-home online tickets and additional times, click the title above now!

Thompson Agriculture Subcommittee Completes Final Farm Bill Reauthorization Hearing with Review of Energy & Forestry Programs

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May 18, 2012

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, today held a hearing to receive input from agriculture stakeholders on energy and forestry programs. more»

Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum Open House Recognizes National Little League Week

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May 21, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 18, 2012) – Little League International and the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum will open its doors to the public for free tours and other events on Saturday, June 16, in recognition of National Little League Week.
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