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Loyalsock Foundation raises more than $10,000 in online effort

Loyalsock Foundation recently announced it raised $10,960 during AllOne Charities 2025 online Give Day, held on Dec. 2. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, the funds raised will directly support the installation of the septic and electrical systems for The Summit: Center for ...

University police departments support campus food pantries

LOCK HAVEN — For the fourth year, all three Commonwealth University (CU) police departments at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield held a Food for Fines event, in which parking tickets were forgiven in exchange for donated food items. Between Nov. 10-21, members of the CU campus community ...

Montoursville library displays student art

“Before the Konkle Library was what it is today, Mrs. Joan Konkle, wife of Dr. W.B. Konkle, envisioned a place for imagination and a place to encourage the love of learning and reading,” a news release from the library said. “In researching Mrs. Konkle’s history, we have learned that ...

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Resounding Performance Arts to perform holiday show benefiting The Gatehouse

Starting in October, a group of people have been coming together to form the cast of Resounding Performance Arts’ latest holiday production, “The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon.” “It’s a parody of all the movies they play on a certain popular movie channel during the ...

BTE bringing ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ to stage

BLOOMSBURG – Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s annual holiday food drive and low-price previews will start the run of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” by Charles M. Schulz this upcoming weekend, a press release said. The food drive and low-price previews offer audiences a sneak peek of “A ...

CTL to present ‘A Christmas Carol’

According to a press release, the Community Theatre League is busy preparing for its upcoming production of “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Rob Melrose from the beloved novella by Charles Dickens. With performances just a few weeks away on December 5-7 and December 11-14, the company is ...

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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 married 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Holly (Webster) Tagliaferri, of Williamsport, celebrated their 50th Anniversary on November 22, 2025. They were married in 1975 at the St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Quiggleville. Tom is the son of the late Arthur and Jenny Tagliaferri. He graduated from Williamsport ...

Couple celebrates 60 years

Only 2% of marriages in the United States last 60 years. Congratulations to John and Jayne Reynolds for reaching that rare milestone. John and Jayne Reynolds were married on November 27, 1965, at Garden View Baptist Church in Williamsport. Jayne is the daughter of the late Justice of the ...

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 ...

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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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Couple celebrates summer wedding in Hallam

Dacia James and James Gardner were united in marriage on July 11, 2025 by Pastor Rich Moore at an outdoor wedding held at the Stone Mill Inn in Hallam. Courtney Hatton served as maid of honor and Mike Gardner, brother of groom was best man. The bridal party was Joline Louis-Charles, Chinelle ...

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 ...

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Things to do

Thursday, Dec. 18 Daniel’s Closet donations and set-up, 4 to 6 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1101 Washington Blvd. Saturday, Dec. 20 Daniel’s Closet free clothing and shoes, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church social hall, 1101 Washington Blvd. Model Railroad Open House, 10 a.m. ...