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‘Wedding Cookie Table’ fans eye new world record

Laura Magone has a sweet idea. Magone, founder of The Wedding Cookie Table Community on Facebook – a group that has grown to include more than 381,000 bakers worldwide in the decade since she launched it – aims to set the world record for The World’s Largest Christmas Cookie ...

New ‘Clint the Pig’ arrives at Clinton County Fairgrounds

MACKEYVILLE — The Clinton County Fair Association’s “Clint the Pig” symbol doesn’t appear only on the fair’s letterhead anymore. A new, larger-than-life pig is now stationed at the main gate to the fairgrounds in Mackeyville, welcoming all who enter! The four-foot tall, wooden pig ...

Bradford County Historical Society to host trick-or-treating at museum

The Bradford County Historical Society will host “Halloween at the Jail,” scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 30. This event is an opportunity for families to bring children for a safe trick-or-treat experience within the two floors of the museum, formerly the Bradford County Jail, according ...

‘Spook Haven’ highlights final week of Pine Creek Corn Maze

SOUTH AVIS — One of the region’s favorite fall attractions comes to a close this weekend, and the Pine Creek Corn Maze’s final weekend of the season is going to be a big one. In addition to one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in Pennsylvania, this weekend’s maze and ...

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Seung Lee exhibit coming to Lycoming College Art Gallery

The Lycoming College Art Gallery will host “Transplanted Forest: Seung Lee,” a solo exhibition by Korean American contemporary artist Seung Lee, from Nov. 7 to Feb. 6, a press release said. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, and an immersive, large-scale installation that invites ...

Penn College exhibit merges Eastern, Western art

“Masses of the Undone,” the work of contemporary artist Adrian Gor, will be on exhibit in The Gallery at Penn College until Nov. 25, according to a press release. A reception will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, with a gallery talk set for 5:30 p.m. The large-scale charcoal ...

Lycoming College to present ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’

According to a press release, the Lycoming College Theatre Department will present “Legally Blonde The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-15, in the Mary L. Welch Theatre on the Lycoming College campus. The Broadway hit is the first production of the College’s 2025-26 theater season. ...

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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 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 ...

Couple celebrates 50 years

Kathy and David Heltman, of Cogan Station, will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on October 4, 2025. They were married by the Rev. Preston Dusman at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Kathy Heltman, a native of Williamsport, is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Donald Waltz Sr. She graduated from ...

Couple reaches 60-year mark

Ginny and Joe English, former Williamsport residents, were recent guests of honor at a weekend-long 60th anniversary celebration at Alpine Lake in West Virginia. The Englishes were married September 25, 1965 at the Church of the Annunciation. They are parents of Linda Ferriss (Ed), Andrew ...

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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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Wednesday, Oct. 22 Williamsport High School Class of 1962 quarterly luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Hoss’s Restaurant, 1954 E. Third St. Contact classmate Joan Nevill for reservations. Thursday, Oct. 23 Daniel’s Closet donations accepted, 4 to 6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington ...