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Man from Hughesville writes book

Hughesville native Colin Hodge is celebrating the release of his first book, OUTRAGEOUS STARTUP GROWTH: Uncovering the Secrets of User Psychology to Scale Your Business, published by Wiley. It recently arrived in bookstores. A 2003 graduate of Hughesville High School, Hodge has built a ...

Woman’s 2nd book a biographical ‘story of love and compassion’

According to a news release, an area woman has written a second book. All for You is a biography/autobiography. Deborah Russo’s father “was her hero, ‘an exceptional, good dad,’ a steady supportive presence, and a testament to the light of God. He is loved, remembered, and longed for,” the news release said. “Through his shared activities; open-emotional conversations; his life stories fueled with love, humor, and wisdom, the author reveals how her father created a cherished legacy. Charlie Russo was a brave role model for his family and anyone who knew him. With grit, ...

Wayne Township celebrates America’s milestone with special weekend events

McELHATTAN — Wayne Township was the place to be over the weekend as its board of supervisors, in conjunction with the Wayne Township Recreation Committee and Truck Lite Community Service Group, launched its America250 celebrations. Supervisors Dave Calhoun, Terry Condo and Jim Maguire, ...

Laurel Festival organizers registering children for pet parade

The 2026 Laurel Festival Pet Parade is on Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Wellsboro. Youngsters can bring a pet or a decorated bike and join in the fun. It’s free. “A pet can be a cat, a dog or a miscellaneous animal, such as a camel, guinea pig, turtle, goat, pony, or whatever a ...

Regional photography club plans juried show

The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 2026 Juried Photography Show for Friday, June 5, at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine, cheese and refreshments prepared by the members of the photography group. According to a news release, this exhibition encourages the members’ creativity by portraying a wide diversity of skills and talent; all work is original by the members. All entries will ...

‘YesterShoppe’ fundraiser returning to museum

“Williamsport- We WANT YOUR STUFF!” So says a news release from the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, which is preparing for its YesterShoppe! indoor yard sale on Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. YesterShoppe! serves as one of the fundraisers held throughout the year to support the museum and its operations. According to the news release, museum personnel are requesting the donation of items for the yard sale. Items to be donated might include knick knacks, household appliances in working order, ...