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Harriet Tubman program at museum postponed

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society regrets to announce the postponement of a program featuring Harriet Tubman, a conductor on the Underground Railroad during the mid-nineteenth century, according to a news release. The program was scheduled for Sunday, August 30. Arrangements are being made to feature “Harriet Tubman” in September. “Personnel at the Museum regret any inconvenience caused,” the news release said. For further information, please call the Museum at 570-326-3326 or visit the museum’s website at www.tabermuseum.org.

Nippenose Valley Village resident celebrates 100th birthday

ljameson@lockhaven.com LOCK HAVEN -- One hundred years is a long time. In those 10 decades, technology can go from a bulky record player to having millions of songs from artists large and small in your pocket. Television can go from black and white, to color to even more refined 4KHD; ...

Campers, vendors prepared for 152nd Annual Grange Fair

CENTRE HALL -- The number of days on Raelene Decker’s Grange Fair countdown clock was down to single digits. Decker, a retiree from Rebersburg, has never missed a fair throughout her lifetime, and like many faithful fairgoers, has been counting down the days since last year’s fair ...

New Love Center opens pop-up pantry at church

LOCK HAVEN -- A new partnership between the New Love Center and Big Woods Bible Church is bringing more than a traditional food pantry to the community -- it is bringing a source of fresh, nutritious food and support for local families with their newest mobile pantry location. The monthly ...

Billtown’s Notre Dame Club turns 30

The Notre Dame Club of Greater Williamsport began as a booster club in May of 1996. Established by three local men, Gene Riedy, Don Dooris and John Slattery “who envisioned an outlet for alumni and subway alum to support the University of Notre Dame,” a news release said. “The purpose of the club is to bring together all interested persons who support the University of Notre Dame and believe in its principles, Christian life, education and athletic programs.” The clubs first meeting was held at the old Joey’s Place 505 Washington Blvd., which is now 505 Restaurant. The club ...