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‘Salute to America’ concert coming

“A DREAM that a stirring patriotic concert would be presented in Williamsport to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America is about to come true.” “You will be astounded. You will be blown away,” a news release announcing the “Salute to America” concert says. “You will be deeply touched. You will hear the Royal Trumpet with the King of Instruments. And while listening you will see the countryside of the USA, stately buildings, military action, solemn ceremonies, historic vistas – all on screen as the music sounds forth.” The concert will be ...

Library to host free family fun day

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host its annual Sips & Stories Free Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Friends of the James V. Brown Library, on Saturday, May 16, at New Trail Brewing Co. In preparation for this event, the Library is asking community members and library goers to take a library-themed survey. The answers will be used to create a family face-off game where families will try to guess the most common responses to the questions in the survey. They’re asking 100 library patrons, and you can be one of them. You’ll definitely want to mark your calendars ...

Soil is the foundation of a garden — keep it healthy

We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on plants. But the garden is a structure, and like any structure, it requires a good foundation. ...

Anti-trafficking group receives grant

Fierce Love 4 Good recently announced that it has received a generous grant from the Century Fund for Human Services Grant Program at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. “With the support of partners like FCFP, it will allow us to continue to purchase supplies to meet the ever-growing demand for our Angel packs, and assist us in continuing to spread public awareness of human trafficking,” a news release from Fierce Love 4 Good said. “We are deeply grateful for FCFP’s belief in our mission,” said Susan Evans-Nogler, director and president of Fierce ...

Dushore martial artist named Grand Master

Master Clair Black, of Dushore, has been named Grand Master of Goshin Jutsu Karate (USA), an honor bestowed on March 16, 2026, recognizing decades of dedication to martial arts instruction and leadership. According to a news release, Black is only the third individual to hold the title of ...

James V Brown Library resumes Community Book Club program

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has resumed its Community Book Club program, hosted by Phoebe Wagner, Lycoming College English Professor, writer, and editor of three Solarpunk anthologies. One of the many book club programs the Library offers, the Community Book Club focuses specifically on finding common ground, uniting Lycoming County residents, and preserving joy and hope through community engagement and advocacy. When the book club met on Saturday, March 14, attendees discussed the need for affordable public social spaces that provide community members a way to stay ...