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4-Hers attend Endless Mountains Teen Retreat

Seven teens participated in the Endless Mountains Teen Retreat. Teens ranged from ages 13-18 years old and were active 4-H members in Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union and Wyoming counties. Endless Mountains ...

The secret to keeping holiday greenery fresher

I’ve planted the potted mums in the garden and packed away the scarecrows -- now it’s time to deck the halls. That means filling vacant pots with evergreen branches foraged from my trees and shrubs, hanging cedar swags on the porch and placing a wreath on the door. They’ll look great ...

Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra to present 2 holiday concerts

The 18-member Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra is presenting its popular annual Holiday Jazz Concert twice next weekend, on Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m at the Community Theatre League at 100 W. Third St., Williamsport and on Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre, 104 Main St., ...

41st annual Dickens of A Christmas coming

The 41st annual Dickens of A Christmas is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5, 6 and 7 in Wellsboro. According to a news release, an indoor Craft Show with 26 artisans. The Active Living Center will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with four artisans, ...

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Resounding Performance Arts to perform holiday show benefiting The Gatehouse

Starting in October, a group of people have been coming together to form the cast of Resounding Performance Arts’ latest holiday production, “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon.” “It’s a parody of all the movies they play on a certain popular movie channel during the ...

BTE bringing ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ to stage

BLOOMSBURG – Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s annual holiday food drive and low-price previews will start the run of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Charles M. Schulz this upcoming weekend, a press release said. The food drive and low-price previews offer audiences a sneak peek of “A ...

CTL to present ‘A Christmas Carol’

According to a press release, the Community Theatre League is busy preparing for its upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Rob Melrose from the beloved novella by Charles Dickens. With performances just a few weeks away on December 5-7 and December 11-14, the company is ...

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Elevate holiday entertaining with grape-based drinks and apps

For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful seasonal spread. By adding a little creative flair to the menu, and a signature ingredient like grapes, you ...

Smoke your turkey for a taste twist on tradition

Make room in the oven this Thanksgiving with a smoked turkey recipe that stays moist and tender. By relying on the smoker rather than a traditional baked bird, you can keep the oven freed up for savory sides and delectable desserts. Smoked Turkey Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ ...

Create showstopping holiday meals with recipes featuring pork

If you’re wondering what to serve for a delightful holiday meal, look no further than pork - a perfect match for festive menus as it’s easy to prepare, versatile, budget-friendly and pairs well with seasonal ingredients. With flavorful, mouthwatering recipes like Apple Cider Balsamic ...

A fresh pumpkin becomes comfort food in this creamy mac and cheese

While I cook with butternut squash and other winter squashes all the time, when I think about cooking with pumpkin, I picture a can of puree. But using fresh pumpkin is just another take on cooking with hard-shelled, cold-weather squash. There is more to those pumpkins than jack-o’-lanterns ...

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Couple celebrates 60 years

Only 2% of marriages in the United States last 60 years. Congratulations to John and Jayne Reynolds for reaching that rare milestone. John and Jayne Reynolds were married on November 27, 1965, at Garden View Baptist Church in Williamsport. Jayne is the daughter of the late Justice of the ...

Williamsport couple reaches 50-year mark

Patricia (Winder) and Robert Wasaff observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 23. They were married by the Rev. Carl Peterson at Calvary United Methodist Church. Mrs. Wasaff, a native of Williamsport, is the daughter of the late Helen Lanning and Robert Winder. She attended ...

Couple celebrates 50-year mark

Elaine Marie (Klees) and Lyle (Skip) Miller observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary, October 18, 2025. They were married by the late Reverend Raymond Schloyer at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Montoursville. Mrs. Miller, a native of Williamsport, is the daughter of Joan Rothrock and ...

Couple celebrates 52-year mark

Bill and Linda Wise were married September 21st 1973 in a little country church on Bottle Run Road near Williamsport. They are the parents of Billie Jean Wise Tyler of Montoursville and David Allen Wise of Palm Harbor, Florida. They have 3 grandchildren, Blake Michael Wise, Grace Olivia Wise ...

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Couple to wed at Nescopeck farm

Rhonna and Melvin Stojakovich of Bloomsburg announce the engagement and approaching wedding of their daughter, Corrine Stojakovich, to AJ Diaz. Parents of the prospective groom are Al and Marty Diaz of Montoursville. The couple met in the town of Bloomsburg in 2019. Over the past five ...

Montoursville native engaged

Robert and Fern Jones of Plymouth Meeting have announced the engagement of their son Ian Jones to Yuanhua (Chuxi) Feng. The couple is planning an August wedding. Ian graduated from Montoursville Area High School in 2013. He received a bachelor's degree in history from West Chester University ...

Wedding in Montoursville planned

Abbie L. and Larry S. Newcomer of Williamsport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Myrle E. Newcomer of New Columbia, to Adam D. Karwaski of Dallas, son of Marguerite and Gary Karwaski of Trucksville. Myrle is a graduate of Loyalsock Township High School. She earned her ...

Couple to marry in July

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Dacia James of Wayne and James Gardner of Williamsport. Dacia is the daughter of Michelle Miller, of Jamaica. She graduated from Lower Merion High School in 2015. Delaware Community College in 2018 and Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2022. ...

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Family celebrates November wedding

Spencer Lounsbury and Autumn Lounsbury were married on November 6th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in front of the judge and family. After 20 years of being together, they finally made it official. Happy anniversary and wedding! Here is to many more years!

Woman from Montoursville gets married in Lancaster ceremony

Haylie C. McQuillen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. McQuillen of Montoursville, became the bride of Dr. Andrew A. Castagna, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis V. Castagna III, of Lancaster. They were united in marriage at 2 p.m. on July 26, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lancaster. Father ...

Montoursville grad weds in China

Ian Jones of Washington D.C. and Yuanhua (Chuxi) Feng of Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, were married Friday August 15th in Foshan. Ian is the son of Robert and Fern Jones of Plymouth Meeting. He graduated from Montoursville High School in 2013. He received a bachelor’s degree in ...

Couple weds in State College

Valerie Lucasi and Christopher Buckles married on May 17, 2025 at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College. Valerie is the daughter of Allan and Sharon Lucasi of Williamsport. Christopher Buckles is the son of Candie and Jeff Kilgus of Picture Rocks, and Chris Buckles of Georgia.

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Things to do

Monday, Dec. 8 Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild Christmas party, noon to 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro. Bring a dish to pass and table service. A short meeting will precede the party. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Friends of Muncy Library book sale, 3 to 6 p.m., Muncy Library 108 ...