Healthy joints, pie crusts topics for Eagle Grange events

October 17, 2026

Eagle Grange will offer a discussion on joint health and a workshop on pie crust making in November. Dr. Brad Bailey from UPMC Williamsport will present an illustrated program on “Healthy Joints” at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 4 at Eagle Grange Hall between Montgomery and Allenwood. According to a news release, a discussion on anterior hip replacements and robotic total knee replacements will address the indications for the procedures, anticipated outcomes of the procedures, how technology is used to enhance the procedures and post-operative expectations. Continuing in its goal to provide ...

Centre County congregation honors man who helped preserve historic, familial church

October 17, 2026

BELLEFONTE -- Forty years after helping save a historic Centre County church from demolition, John Fyfe returned to the place his family has been connected to for generations. Fyfe, who turned 90 in July and now lives in London, England, was honored last Sunday during a concert at the Advent ...

Firetree Place to host open house

October 10, 2026

Firetree Place is inviting families, community members, local partners, and supporters to join them for a special Open House celebrating the organization, the children and families they serve, and the opening of their new expansion. According to a news release, the expansion “represents an exciting new chapter for Firetree Place and will provide additional space and opportunities to serve local children and families.” This expansion now allows Firetree Place the capability to serve up to a maximum of 200 youth participants daily. Since the official opening in April of 2026, ...

School to host performance by 2 musicians

October 10, 2026

Anthony Fortuna and Ellen Boll will perform at 2 p.m., Oct. 11, at the Saint John’s School of the Arts, 1157 Market St., Williamsport. According to a news release, Fortuna, who will play oboe, is a woodwinds specialist at Saint John’s School of the Arts and an orchestral director living in Williamsport. Fortuna currently serves as director of the Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra in addition to being the director of orchestras for the Lewisburg Area School District. Fortuna has performed regionally on various woodwind and string instruments with several professional ensembles ...

Eagle Grange between Montgomery, Allenwood earns national recognition

October 3, 2026

The National Grange has named the Pennsylvania State Grange a 2026 Distinguished State Grange for the 15th time and 10 Granges within the state as distinguished Granges — including Eagle Grange #1 in Lycoming County. According to a news release, Pennsylvania State Grange was one of only ...

Trick-or-treating coming to museum

October 3, 2026

An afternoon of trick-or-treating at the Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. The museum is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. The program is free and open to the public but pre-registration is strongly suggested. According to a news release, trick-or-treaters aged 12 or younger will be encouraged to visit the museum accompanied by an adult. Guides will be stationed throughout the museum and will share a short segment on the history of the area, food traditions, or the role of children during a ...