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Candidates: Running for Office?

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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

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2 years 15 weeks ago

Betron, Sr., Richard L. “Rick”

2 days 4 hours ago

Richard L. “Rick” Betron, Sr.

Richard L. “Rick” Betron, Sr., 65 of 134 Smith Road, Danville passed away May 23, 2013 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville where he had been a patient since May 17, 2013.

Born August 11, 1947 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Valentine and Beatrice Betron. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1965. more»

Little League® Urban Initiative Jamboree Comes to Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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May 24, 2013
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2013) – Little League® Baseball and Softball will hold its Pennsylvania Urban Initiative Jamboree at the Lancaster (Pa.) Community Park from May 25-27. Teams from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. will all compete at the jamboree.

Little League® Urban Initiative Jamboree Comes to Marietta, Georgia

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May 24, 2013
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 23, 2013) – Little League® Baseball and Softball will hold its Georgia Urban Initiative Jamboree at the Milford Little League in Marietta, Ga., from May 24-26.

Marcellus Quarterly Magazine, Spring 2013

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May 24, 2013

Read the spring edition of Marcellus Quarterly Magazine.

Former NFL Star to Bring Positive Message to WASD

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1 day 10 hours ago

On Tuesday, May 28, Shawn Harper, a former NFL player with Indianapolis Colts, will visit Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School to spread a message against bullying, the importance of good character and the power of choice. more»

Sign Up for Free Life-Saving Programs During Emergency Medical Services Week

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1 day 10 hours ago

In recognition of national Emergency Medical Services Week, which runs through May 25, PennDOT today encouraged Pennsylvanians to sign up for two free programs aimed at saving lives in emergency situations – the Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information (ECI) programs. more»

Uptown Music Collective Presents 5th Annual Blues-a-Thon

By Uptown Music Collective
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1 day 10 hours ago
2012 Blues A Thon Participants/ Bob Margolin (Muddy Waters) w/ Dave Brumbaugh & UMC Students

Who: The Uptown Music Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit school of music

What: 5th Annual Blues-A-Thon (Open Blues Jam Fundraiser)

When: June 7th at 7pm through June 8th at 7pm 2013 more»

Historical Societies Launch Second Passport to History Program

By Muncy Historical Society
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1 day 10 hours ago
Muncy Historical Society

Eleven Lycoming County historical museums have partnered together for the second “Passport to History” Program which runs from June 1 to August 3. more»

PASA Offers Renewable Energy Workshop in Bedford County

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May 23, 2013

Micro-Hydro Can Be a Reliable, Low-Cost Supplement for Farms & Small Businesses more»

House Passes Legislation to Avert Student Loan Rate Hike (Video)

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May 23, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted to support H.R. 1991, the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, a bill to prevent the student loan interest rate increase scheduled for July 1, 2013, and set all new student loans, except Perkins loans, to a market-based system. more»

WV State Journal: MSC Issues Pipeline Boring Recommendations

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May 23, 2013

By Pam Kasey

Pipeline boring is the subject of the seventh guidance document issued by the Marcellus Shale Coalition.

Recommended Practices for Pipeline Boring, released May 22, offers best practices for the process used by pipeline companies to install pipelines under highways, railroads and bodies of water in instances where traditional trenching is not feasible. more»

Wildcat Student-Athletes Earn Conference ‘All-Academic’ Honors

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May 23, 2013

Pennsylvania College of Technology, in conjunction with the Penn State University Athletic Conference, has announced the recipients of the Winter/Spring 2013 All-Academic Team award. The award is given to student-athletes with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the semester of competition.  Winter sports that compete over two semesters are calculated by averaging both semester grades. [...]

Thompson Aims to Increase Veteran Health Care Access Through New Telemedicine Legislation

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May 23, 2013

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) and Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) have introduced H.R. 2001, the Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2013, or VETS Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing veterans' access to care and expanding the use of telemedicine at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).   more»

Pipeline Boring

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May 22, 2013

The responsible development of natural gas from shale formations requires 
pipelines to transport natural gas, associated hydrocarbons and water.
Permanent pipelines are most often installed by excavating a trench and
burying the pipe several feet below the surface. Some situations require
a trenchless installation method known as “pipeline boring.” Examples more»

MSC Releases Recommended Practices for Pipeline Boring

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May 22, 2013

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Today, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) released Recommended Practices (RP) for Pipeline Boring, the seventh in a series of content-rich guidance documents developed by the more»

Mahaffey, Jane

4 days 7 hours ago

Jane Mahaffey, 87, of Williamsport, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital.

Born July 6, 1925, in Exchange, she was a daughter of Harold and Edna (Ulrich) Watson.

She was a member of Lycoming Presbyterian Church, enjoyed bowling and camping, and being with her grandchildren. more»

Schmidt, Josephine M.

5 days 7 hours ago

Josephine M. Schmidt, 103, of Williamsport, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Valley View Nursing Center.

Born Feb. 12, 1910, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of Ralph and Mary Cuccinelli Manfro. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald H. Schmidt in 1985; a daughter Jean Welch in 2008; and nine siblings. more»

Whyne, William Harold

5 days 7 hours ago

William Harold Whyne

William Harold Whyne, 74, of Williamsport, formerly of Riverdale Lane, Jersey Shore, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Williamsport Hospital.

Born June 6, 1938, in Ringtown, he was a son of John A. and Sarah E. (Schell) Whyne. more»

Hunter, Beatrice R.

5 days 7 hours ago

Beatrice R. Hunter

Beatrice R. Hunter, 91, of Williamsport, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at ManorCare North.

Born Dec. 19, 1921, in Williamsport, she was a daughter to the late Glenn and Alverta (Miller) Williams.

Beatrice enjoyed listening to country music. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. more»

Penn College Celebrates Great Year in Athletics

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May 22, 2013

It was another blockbuster year for Pennsylvania College of Technology athletic teams as they captured their fifth straight Penn State University Athletic Conference Chancellor’s Cup. The cup is awarded to a member institution with the most accumulated points for the year. Points are awarded based on the finish of each conference team. For 2012-13, the [...]

Wildcats Buterbaugh, Hebert Receive Conference Scholar-Athlete Honors

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May 22, 2013

Junior baseball player Cody E. Buterbaugh (Conestoga) and sophomore volleyball player Kelly R. Hebert (Wellsboro) were named the Male and Female John S. Egli Scholar-Athlete Award-winners by the Penn State University Athletic Conference on Tuesday. more»

Crosscutters Looking for Host Families

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May 22, 2013

The Williamsport Crosscutters are again seeking local families to assist in housing players during the 2013 baseball season.

Cole, Connie J.

6 days 8 hours ago

Connie J. Cole

(March 2, 1945 - May 19, 2013)

Connie J. Cole, 68, of Williamsport, was received into the arms of her loving Lord, on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Born March 2, 1945, in Muncy, she was a daughter of Glenna Kepner Gardner of Muncy and the late Ralph George Gardner. more»

Knight, Theodore E.

6 days 8 hours ago

Theodore E. Knight

Theodore E. Knight, 86, of Williamsport, died Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Born January 7, 1927, in Williamsport, he was a son of Sarah Knight. He married Shirley Baumgartner and celebrated 67 years together. more»

Berry, Clifton E. "Cliff"

1 week 2 days ago

Clifton E. "Cliff" Berry

Clifton E. "Cliff" Berry, 60, of Trout Run, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence.

Born January 20, 1953, in Williamsport, he was a son of Margaret "Ellen" (Smith) and Earl Berry.

Cliff was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School. He was formerly employed by Professional Petroleum and most recently worked for PDC Spas. more»

Hunter, Beatrice R.

5 days 8 hours ago

Beatrice R. Hunter

Beatrice R. Hunter, 91, of Williamsport, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at ManorCare North.

Born Dec. 19, 1921, in Williamsport, she was a daughter to the late Glenn and Alverta (Miller) Williams.

Beatrice enjoyed listening to country music. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. more»

New ACC Study: Natural Gas Advances Chemical Industry’s Competitiveness, Investments

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May 21, 2013

This week, yet another study was released underscoring the far-reaching benefits of clean, abundant American natural gas. more»

Thompson, Joan E.

6 days 18 min ago

Joan E. Thompson

Joan E. Thompson, 70, of Montoursville, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Manor Care South.

Born July 14, 1942, in Williamsport, she was the daughter to the late Neil and Charlotte (VanHorn) Dauber.

Joan was a 1960 graduate of Loyalsock High School and loved spending time on her computer. more»

ICYMI: What They Are Saying: The “Smarter Solutions for Students Act”

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May 20, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Absent congressional action, on July 1, 2013, interest rates for federally subsidized student loans will jump from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent.  Later this week, the U.S. House will consider legislation, H.R. more»

Baier Women’s Bowhunter Champion as Wildcat Archers Take Third Overall

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May 20, 2013

At the United States Collegiate Archery Championships  in Cedar City, Utah, this past week, Pennsylvania College of Technology sophomore Kendel F. Baier (Jersey Shore) dominated women’s bowhunter to take the national title in the individual competition. more»

Mirabito ready to kickoff EMS Week 2013

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May 20, 2013

News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing

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May 20, 2013

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Hearing: The Call for Economic Liberty in the Arab World

Witnesses:

  • Mr. Hernando de Soto; President, Institute for Liberty and Democracy
  • The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright; Chairman, Albright Stonebridge Group

Long-time Local League Volunteer Stan Krzanowski Honored with Lewis Hine Award for Volunteer Service

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May 20, 2013
Stan Krzanowski, a Little League® volunteer for 30 years and current President of Canton Little League in Connecticut District 6, was a 2013 recipient of a Lewis Hine Award for volunteer service to his community.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Memorial Day

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5 days 10 hours ago

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  more»

Cutters Announce 2013 Promotional Lineup

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5 days 10 hours ago
Duck Dynasty’s “Mountain Man” Coming July 27

The Williamsport Crosscutters have unveiled the slate of promotions for the club’s 15th anniversary season which begins Tuesday, June 18 as the Crosscutters host the rival State College Spikes.  Opening Night 2013, presented by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania & KISS 102-7, will feature a schedule magnet giveaway for the first 2,500 fans, more»

Townhall Meeting

By Feed: U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10 news
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May 20, 2013

This will be a townhall meeting via telephone, hosted from my Washington, D.C. office.

 

Foreign Affairs Committee Mark-Up

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May 20, 2013

Foreign Affairs Full Committee

Mark-Up:

  • H.R. 850, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013

Firm Finds Success with Region's Business Assistance Providers

By Steve Kusheloff, SEDA-COG
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5 days 10 hours ago

Artificial intelligence and “knowledge capture” are among cutting edge technologies advanced by Discovery Machine, a small, growing business in Williamsport, PA. Software developed through Discovery Machine is utilized for training, simulation, and behavior modeling. more»

Foreign Affairs Joint Subcommittee Hearing

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May 20, 2013

Foreign Affiars Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organization, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferations, and Trade, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa

Joint Hearing: The Growing Crisis in Africa's Sahel Region

Witnesses: more»

Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing

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May 20, 2013

Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security

Hearing: Visa Security and Overstays: How Secure is America?

Witnesses: more»

Judiciary Committee Mark-Up

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May 20, 2013

Judiciary Full Committee

Mark-Up:

  • H.R. 982, the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Judiciary Committee Hearing

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May 20, 2013

Judiciary Full Committee

Hearing: Protecting U.S. Citizens' Constitutional Rights During the War on Terror

Round Hills to Go for Hopscotch World Record

By Williamsport Area School District
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5 days 10 hours ago

Round Hills Elementary School students, staff and family will aim to set a new Guinness World Record for the most amount of people playing hopscotch simultaneously, beginning at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 20, on school grounds. more»

Judiciary Committee Hearing

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May 20, 2013

Judiciary Full Committee

Hearing: S. 744 and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Lessons Learned or Mistakes Repeated?

3rd Annual Cutters 5K Run to Benefit CDC

By Williamsport Crosscutters
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5 days 10 hours ago

The Williamsport Crosscutters, in partnership with the Children’s Development Center, will be holding the 3rd Annual Cutters 5K Run, presented by The Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, on Saturday, June 29th at Historic Bowman Field.  more»

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