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Veteran, participant in Montoursville ceremony shares gratitude for organizer

“I want every one of my members of the 82nd division to say that it was an hoor to march with them,” Sgt. Terry Banfill, of the 82nd Airborne Division, who performed Taps at the Montoursville Veteran’s Day ceremony said in an email. “All my members have left us, but they will always be ...

Museum to host exhibition of still-life paintings

The public is invited to attend the opening of Echoes of Eden in a Rising Republic: Still Life and the Beauty of Becoming, an exhibition featuring a collection of thirty-seven still life paintings at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, Williamsport. The ...

Music club to offer patriotic songs, poems

The Williamsport Music Club will present its traditional National Federation of Music Clubs’ program”Parade of American Music” at 7 p.m., Nov. 25 in the sanctuary of Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport. According to a news release, Marilyn Burget and Marilyn ...

Family-friendly performance planned in Wellsboro

Youngsters ages 3 to 12, their parents and grandparents are invited to participate in a free Deane Little Beans event at noon, Nov. 29 in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St., Wellsboro. According to a news release, featured will be Ron Bianco, who has lived in ...

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SVC to continue tradition with annual Candlelight Christmas performance

SUNBURY — One of the region’s most cherished holiday traditions, the Susquehanna Valley Chorale’s Candlelight Christmas, under the direction of William Payn, will take place at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Zion Lutheran Church, according to a press release. The SVC ensemble includes over 80 ...

Jazz saxophonist BIRCKHEAD to perform in Weis Center atrium

LEWISBURG — The Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University will welcome saxophonist BIRCKHEAD at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Weis Center atrium, a press release said. “Brent Birckhead is an award-winning artist, whose aesthetic is an intersectional amalgam of traditional ...

Charly Lowry, Eric Ian Farmer to perform at Weis Center

LEWISBURG — According to a press release, Bucknell University’s Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome folk/Americana artist Charly Lowry at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. There will be a pre-show artist talk with Lowry from 6:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m., facilitated by Eric Ian Farmer in the Weis ...

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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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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 ...

Linden couple celebrates 50th anniversary

Larry and Dianne Grove, of Linden, were married on October 25, 1975 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The couple began dating in 1972 after Larry returned from serving his country in the Vietnam War. In 1977, they bought their home in Linden where they still reside. Dianne is the daughter ...

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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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Monday, Nov. 17 Loyalsock Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Loyalsock Recreation Center, 1607 Four Mile Drive. Wayne Laubscheur will present a program on winter finches. Tuesday, Nov. 18 American Legion Post 1 meeting, 6 p.m., 10 E. Third St. All veterans invited. Notre Dame Club of Greater ...