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Photography club schedules opening night

The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for the club’s 2025 Members Photography Show from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct 10, 2025, at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport. According to a news release, the public is ...

Lacy Day Camp returns for 2nd year at Castanea picnic grounds

LOCK HAVEN — First responders and community volunteers came together Wednesday for the second annual Lacy Day Camp, where about 100 participants learned about law enforcement while enjoying a day of fun and activities. The one-day event at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds paired ...

Corn maze in South Avis opens this weekend

SOUTH AVIS — The opening this weekend of the Corn Maze at Pine Creek Seed Farm in South Avis "kicks off a season of fall fun for those who love an adventure," according to a news release. Established in 2021 as a 10-acre maze, this year’s 19-acre corn maze — now one of the largest in ...

Blueberry festival coming to Billtown

A Fall Blueberry Festival Kickoff will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St., Williamsport, according to a news release. The festivities will follow the 10:30 a.m. “Pre-School Sunday” service which will have a special presentation by ...

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CTL to present ‘Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical’ this month

The Community Theatre League will invite audiences to step behind the façade and into the shadows of Victorian London, when it presents “Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical” on Oct. 10-12, 16-19, a press release said. “(The show) is a soaring gothic pop-rock score that navigates themes of ...

Covenant Central Presbyterian to host concert this weekend

According to a press release, Covenant Central Presbyterian church will offer “a stirring patriotic concert along with music of pure joy” at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The show will be performed by trumpeters Chuck Seipp and Catherina Getchell Samuel, along with organist Todd Fickley. “The ...

Susquehanna Valley Chorale to perform two works in fall concert

SUNBURY — According to a press release, the Susquehanna Valley Chorale will present two exuberant works: the contemporary piece “Gloria” by Michael J. Glasgow and a choral standard “Te Deum” by Dvorák at 3:00 p.m. Oct. 19 at Zion Lutheran Church in downtown Sunbury. Patrons are ...

Weis Center to present world music from Ukraine

LEWISBURG — Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome world music ensemble Kurbasy from Lviv, Ukraine at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, according to a press release. A free pre-performance talk will take place in the Atrium from 6:30-7 p.m. Kurbasy is on tour in the USA ...

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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 70 years

Happy Anniversary to Natalie and Elmer Christian of Avis, PA, who were married on September 14, 1955, at Avis United Methodist Church. What began as a young couple’s promise has grown into an extraordinary seven-decade love story—one filled with laughter, hard work, shared dreams, and ...

Couple celebrates 60 years

Bill and Judi Winner were honored by their children, daughters: Jewel Stoner (Williamsport) and Cheryl Kleiner (Canton) and sons: David and Dale Winner ( both of Williamsport) on August 30, 2025 at a surprise luncheon to celebrate their 80th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversary. They were ...

Couple reaches 40-year mark

Russell (Mike) and Sonya (Sonnie) Barclay celebrate 40 years together. Introduced to each other in the spring of 1985 by a mutual friend, the late Mary Ann Blair, they met on the front porch of a friend’s house along Lycoming Creek in the Powys area, which would remain their neighborhood to ...

Family celebrates couple’s 70th anniversary

In honor of a 70th wedding anniversary, Victor and Helen Mahosky’s children had a party for their parents. It was held in English Center. All 6 of their children were in attendance: Roger and Nancy Mahosky; Rodney and Carole Mahosky; Robin and John (Mahosky) Geiser; Renay and Tim (Mahosky) ...

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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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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.

Couple marries in Williamsport church

Ann Marie Kaufman and Ryan Alexander Workman, of Loyalsock, were united in marriage on June 14, 2025. The wedding Mass was held at Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Williamsport, with a reception at the Williamsport Country Club. Ann is the daughter of Scott and Leanne Kaufman, of Loyalsock. ...

Couple weds in Wellsboro

Tioga County native, Melissa Bravo, and Sanjay Choudhary of Bikaner, India celebrated their marriage with the bride’s family and friends October 12, 2024, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wellsboro. The reception was held in the church hall followed by a family picnic at Wellsboro’s ...

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First Friday in Williamsport

All across the nation cities are having their own First Friday evening events. In this video we take a brief walk around our own First Friday in downtown Williamsport. Sun-Gazette video projects are sponsored by Woodlands Bank. https://woodlandsbank.com/

Things to do

Thursday, Oct. 2 United Churches of Lycoming County will be hosting an author and speaker, Lydia Wayman, 7 p.m., New Covenant United Church of Christ, 202 E. Third St. Wayman is an autistic advocate. Friday, Oct. 3 Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association’s 40th annual Autumn Exhibit, ...