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Axe of Faith brings fun activity to Muncy area

By MARK MARONEY Williamsport Sun-Gazette MUNCY — Three years ago, John T. Henninger went to his best friend’s birthday party at an axe throwing venue and decided to give it a try. That sparked a sharp idea. Henninger wanted to open an axe throwing business that would help grow the sport ...

Storage business born out of necessity thrives 20 years later

Being a business owner means taking ideas and turning them into opportunities. Mike Philbin, a longtime entrepreneur, has used that concept with his commercial enterprises. Muncy Self Storage, 1603 John Brady Drive, Muncy, was launched 20 years ago out of a personal need. “How this ...

Celebration Villa ­­­– a legacy among personal care communities

By MARK MARONEY mmaroney@sungazette.com When considering a personal care home, Celebration Villa of Loyalsock has a lot going for it. This month's Legacy story of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce has been established for 19 years. Located at 2985 Four Mile Drive in ...

Hotel Kast keeps historic charm with modern updates

The Hotel Kast, located at 723 Arch St., Williamsport, has been in operation since 1887. The bar and restaurant hotel has been owned and operated by brothers Kevin and Shawn Pequignot since 2011. “I always refer to it as the modern day Cheers,” Keven Pequignot, Owner of The Hotel ...

Rust & Shine keeps in-store shopping experience interesting

By SETH NOLAN Sun-Gazette Correspondent As the retail industry continues to change, Rust & Shine, at 600 Cemetery Street, is a leading example as to why many people still prefer to shop in-store. Rust & Shine has nearly 13,000 square feet of room to showcase unique and interesting small ...

Gustonian Gifts features local artists and name brand items

Gustonian Gifts, located at 357 Pine St., Williamsport, is a gift shop boutique that offers a large selection of unique gifts for every occasion. The store, which has been open since 2005, carries goods from local artists as well as name brands such as Mantrabands, Vera Bradley and ...