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James V. Brown Library gets 3 grants from different funds

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of three grants from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The first grant was $9,142 from the Edward D. Neff Fund; the second was $8,821 from the Paul M. Neff Fund; and the third grant was $273 from the Poet Owl Fund. The Poet Owl grant is specifically for nature or natural history-oriented materials for children and young adults. The Library is honored to accept these grants, which are made possible by generous donors who are passionate about investing in their community through FCFP and ...

Museum to display famed ‘Voodoo Lily’

According to a news release, the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society “is playing host to a most unusual visitor — an exotic ‘Voodoo Lily.’ Some may have heard about it, some may have seen pictures of it, but you will definitely remember its fragrance once ...

Penn State softball players visit school for ‘Read Across America’

RENOVO — On a campus where no sport is bigger or more successful than softball, the atmosphere couldn’t have been more enthusiastic for two Penn State University softball players Monday afternoon at the Renovo Elementary School. Nittany Lions’ second baseman, Michela Barbanete, and ...

Wellsboro arts center to host children story, craft

Mia Anderson of the Green Free Library is presenting a Deane Little Beans program Saturday, March 14 from noon to 1 p.m. in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St., Wellsboro. Every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Anderson hosts the library’s Storytime with Miss Mia for 1- to 5-year-olds. There is a waiting list. According to a news release, the free March 14 Deane Little Beans event for children ages 3 to 12 is offering an interactive literacy-focused experience that encourages a love of reading and learning. Free snacks will be ...

Thanks to first responders, Mifflin County man has 2nd chance at life

According to a study by the American Heart Association, every year 350,000 people in the United States have an emergency medical service assessed cardiac arrest, with around 70% of instances occurring in the person’s home. Statistically speaking, as per the American Heart Association, only ...

Muncy girl 1st to earn Eagle Scout

Aubrey Lynn Kreisher, 15, of Muncy, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting America. With this achievement, she becomes the first female Eagle Scout in Muncy. Kreisher is a member of Troop 38G of Loyalsock, chartered by St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Her Eagle Scout ...