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Events at the Taber Museum, Lycoming County Historical Society

O' Say Can You Sing?

April 3, 2013

The Williamsport Crosscutters will hold auditions for National Anthem performers on Wednesday, May 1 from 6pm-8pm at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport.

O' Say Can You Sing?

April 3, 2013

The Williamsport Crosscutters will hold auditions for National Anthem performers on Wednesday, May 1 from 6pm-8pm at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport.

Swank, Alvin J.

8 weeks 1 day ago

Alvin J. Swank

Alvin J. Swank, 76, of 414 Anthony Street, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his home.

Born August 3, 1936 in Williamsport, he was the son of J. Alvin and Dorothy E. (Bosch) Swank.

Alvin was a20-year naval veteran being on the inaugural deployment of the aircraft carrier U. S. S. John F. Kennedy. more»

Doane, Pamela R.

7 weeks 4 days ago

Pamela R. Doane

Pamela R. Doane, 59, of Cogan Station, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 surrounded by her family, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born July 10, 1953 in Williamsport, she was a daughter to Howard and Irene (Jones) Henne. She was preceded in death by her father in 2001. more»

McCoy, Eleanore W.

7 weeks 5 days ago

Eleanore W. McCoy

Eleanore W. McCoy, born Nov. 27, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pa., went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2013.

She was predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret Boettgar Weston and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Albert M. McCoy and many nieces and nephews. more»

Linden Residence Burglarized

7 weeks 1 day ago

Linden Residence Burglarized - PSP Montoursville are seeking information regarding a burglary that occurred over the weekend in Woodward Township. Trooper Gary Beadle said between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, a safe was stolen from the residence of David E. Matter, 671 Youngs Road. The safe contained prescription medications and U.S. coins. more»

Hamlin Constituent Service Center Open House

April 2, 2013

Congressman Marino and his staff will host an open house at the new Hamlin Constituent Service Center in Lake Ariel, PA.  Constituents, state legislators, county commissioners, and local township supervisors are all invited to attend and meet with Rep. Marino.

Marino to Host Open House at Hamlin Constituent Service Center on April 5

April 2, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2013

WHAT:  Congressman Marino and his staff will host an Open House at the new Hamlin Constituent Service Center in Lake Ariel, PA (Wayne County).  Constituents, state legislators, county commissioners, and local township supervisors are all invited to attend and meet with Rep. Marino. more»

Carl Bower, Jr. to present a program on the History of American Vegetable Gardening at the Taber Museum

April 2, 2013

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society has announced the topic of its second Coffee Hour for the 2013 season. The speaker will be Carl Bower, Jr., who will be speaking about the history of vegetable gardening in the United States. The talk will be held on Thursday, April 11, at 10AM in the Community Room of the Taber Museum. more»

McCoy, Eleanore W.

7 weeks 4 days ago

Eleanore W. McCoy, born Nov. 27, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pa., went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2013.

She was predeceased by her parents, James and Margaret Boettgar Weston and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Albert M. McCoy and many nieces and nephews. more»

Cutters Introduce New Birthday Perk for Fans

7 weeks 3 days ago

Seeking to reward their fans, the Williamsport Crosscutters announced a new partnership with HULEDET in order to give local fans a free ticket and a meal for their birthday. more»

April First Friday: Art Scene, Special Events Listings

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7 weeks 3 days ago
Flyer artwork by Jonathan Frazier

Outdoor First Friday

Corner of Fourth & Pine

Outdoor music on Pine Street for First Friday. Artists can pre-register at Le Chocolat, 420 Pine

Street.

 

Converge Gallery

140 W. Fourth Street • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm explorefirstfriday.com/converge-art-gallery/ more»

Survivor Appreciates Being Able to Celebrate Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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7 weeks 3 days ago

My name is Pamela. I am a 35-year-old wife, mother of 2, a medical assistant by trade, and I am one of the 57%. more»

Williamsport Teen Sustains Injuries in Lewis Township Crash

7 weeks 3 days ago

Williamsport Teen Sustains Injuries in Lewis Township Crash - An 18-year-old was ejected from a vehicle he was driving last Friday on Route 15. Trooper Gary Beadle said Timothy L. Johns was traveling southound on that highway just north of Powy's Curve shortly after 6:30 p.m. on March 29. more»

Mifsud earns fourth Commonwealth Conference Player of the Week nod

April 1, 2013

For a record fourth time in his career, Lycoming College senior Jason Mifsud has earned the Commonwealth Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week award, the conference office in Annville, Pa., announced on Monday, April 1.

Loyalsock Township Residence Burglarized

7 weeks 4 days ago

Loyalsock Township Residence Burglarized - PSP Montoursville responded to a burglary incident earlier this month. Trooper Martin said between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 19, someone removed video game equipment and girl scout cookies from a residence on Lycoming Creek Road.  more»

Fink, Craig

8 weeks 3 days ago

Craig Fink

Craig Fink, 61, of Williamsport passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at home.

He was born October 10, 1951 in Williamsport, the son of Kermit S. and Hester V. (Morris) Fink.

Craig is survived by his mother, Hester Fink, a sister, Connie Dorscheid and a niece, Shannon Donahue. more»

Engel, Lucille M.

7 weeks 6 days ago

Lucille M. Engel

(February 6, 1930 - March 28, 2013)

Lucille M. Engel, 83, of Bastress Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in her beloved home of 52 years with her cat on her lap.

Lucille was born in Williamsport on Feb. 6, 1930, the daughter of John and Margaret (Dymeck) Wrench. more»

Bower, John C. “Sonny” Jr.

7 weeks 6 days ago

John C. “Sonny” Bower, Jr.

John C. “Sonny” Bower, Jr., of 375 Bower Road, Montgomery, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at home. more»

PennDOT Invites Volunteers to Join in Statewide Spring Cleaning

7 weeks 6 days ago
(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

PennDOT is seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania effort that runs through May 31. more»

Spring Community Yard Sale To Be Held at Bowman Field

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7 weeks 6 days ago

The Williamsport Crosscutters will be hosting the Annual Spring Community Yard Sale at Bowman Field on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. more»

Natural Gas is Bringing “U.S. Manufacturing Back to Life”

March 29, 2013

Shuttered factories left for gone are reopening; companies are bringing operations back to America; and manufacturers are hiring locally, thanks in large part to clean-burning, safely-produced domestic natural gas. more»

'A Night of Spoken Word' Continues in April

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8 weeks 1 min ago

Season two of Spoken Word continues on in April with special guest speaker and Lycoming College Allumni Kyle the Unnecessary. more»

Let’s Build an Ice Arena

8 weeks 12 min ago
(Photo courtesy of Lisa Brocious)

The endeavor to build an ice arena in Williamsport has been around for more than 30 years. Most recently, the grassroots group of concerned citizens Let’s Build an Ice Arena has been reviving the efforts towards the construction of an indoor ice arena in Williamsport. more»

CREDIBILITY HAS FALLEN: “Olympus” exciting but lazy

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8 weeks 17 min ago

**1/2 (out of four)

During “Olympus Has Fallen,” half the time I kept thinking, “This is really exciting!” -- and the other half, “This is really stupid!”

In the end, “exciting” wins out -- but not by much. more»

Thompson, 31 Bipartisan Members Send Letter Questioning Administration’s Retroactive Cuts to Secure Rural Schools

March 28, 2013

Bellefonte, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and a bipartisan group of 30 Members of Congress sent a letter today to the U.S. more»

Spring Community Yard Sale May 18

March 28, 2013

The Williamsport Crosscutters will be hosting the Annual Spring Community Yard Sale at Bowman Field on Saturday, May 18 from 8am-2pm.

Spring Community Yard Sale May 18

March 28, 2013

The Williamsport Crosscutters will be hosting the Annual Spring Community Yard Sale at Bowman Field on Saturday, May 18 from 8am-2pm.

Goin' Camping: Little League Urban Initiative Offers Opportunity to Attend Little League Baseball Camp through Scholarship Program

May 9, 2013
For more than 10 years, the Little League Urban Initiative has created opportunities for children in urban and metropolitan neighborhoods throughout the United States to play Little League in their communities.

Lycoming athletes help out at annual Relay for Life

March 28, 2013

Lycoming College’s Colleges Against Cancer organization hosted its annual Relay For Life on Friday, March 22, with several Warrior athletics teams in attendance to support the fight against cancer.
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What They’re Saying: “Shale Gas is Transforming America’s Energy Future”

March 27, 2013

Pittsburgh, Pa. – There’s a “shale gas revolution” underway in America, as GE CEO Jeff Immelt underscored yesterday, leading to more affordable energy for consumers struggling with more»

Thompson Sponsors Congressional High School Art Competition

March 27, 2013

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today announced the 5th Congressional District will participate in the nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition. Thompson this week sent a letter to 5th District high schools communicating submission guidance and encouraging participation. more»

Tennis Team Photos

March 27, 2013

To check out the 2013 tennis team photos, please click here.

Thompson Statement on Federal Lawsuit Over Mineral Rights in Allegheny National Forest

March 26, 2013

Titusville, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, today issued the following statement regarding the filing by the Allegheny Defense Project in the federal lawsuit over mineral rights in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). more»

Etown downs Warriors

March 26, 2013

Defending Commonwealth Conference champion Elizabethtown College won all nine matches to defeat the Lycoming College women’s tennis team, 9-0, in the league opener for both teams on Tuesday afternoon, March 26, at Bruce Henry Park.

Cutters Introduce New Birthday Perk for Fans

March 26, 2013

Seeking to reward their fans, the Williamsport Crosscutters announced a new partnership with HULEDET in order to give local fans a free ticket and a meal for their birthday.

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