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President Theodore Roosevelt focus of museum program

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host an America250 program at 2 p.m., Aug. 8, with an appearance by President Theodore “Teddy’ Roosevelt. According to a news release the lecture will be held in the Community Room and is free and open to the public. “President Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth President of the United States and began serving at the age of forty-two,” the news release said. “He was a man of many interests, serving as a champion of the conservation of natural resources. He established one hundred fifty national forests, ...

Grange to host ‘back-to-school’ giveaway

“As schools gear up for a new academic year, Eagle Grange #1 is stepping forward again to lend a helping hand to local students and their families,” a news release says. “The second annual ‘Prep for Success’ free give away will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grange Hall, 32 East Blind Road, Montgomery.” The news release notes there is no charge or reservations requirement for this event so students and families are encouraged to stop in anytime during the event hours. Free school supplies, personal hygiene items and shelf-stable lunch foods ...

Great Lakes Wind Symphony plans 2 concerts in Billtown

“Williamsport is abuzz with the upcoming Little League World Series and the hottest new performing ensemble to make its home in town,” a news release says. “The Great Lakes Wind Symphony will offer a double header with two concerts featuring baseball themed music. Join us Saturday, August 22 at 7 p.m. and/or Sunday August 23 at 2:30 p.m. for concerts at the Williamsport Scottish Rite Auditorium 348 Market St., Williamsport.” Featured on the program will be music related to or inspired by the great game of baseball. Included will be John Philip Sousa’s The National Game, ...

Registration for Bloomsburg musicians workshop open

The Bloom Early Music Workshop is a celebration of medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music. “We are pleased to carry on the tradition of our annual Labor Day Weekend Early Music Workshop exploring and sharing musical treasures from Medieval and Renaissance Europe with the Bloomsburg community in the acoustically splendid Saint Matthew’s Church,” said Musical Director Lawrence Lipnik, according to a news release. For three days, from Sept. 4 – Sept. 6, participants play in small classes in the historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church under the tutelage of some of the finest early ...

Lock Haven man wins courthouse puzzle contest

LOCK HAVEN -- The Clinton County Economic Partnership is excited to announce Lock Haven native Todd Kline as the winner of the “Capturing the Clinton County Courthouse” photo puzzle contest, the fourth edition of the annual “Showcasing Clinton County” Puzzle Series. The special ...

Pedaling to independence: Williamsport women and bicycles

Today, most women have choices for transportation, exercise, and recreation. But in the mid 19th century , there was little thought given to exercise other than an occasional game of croquet, and participation in sports was ill advised for such delicate constitutions. Although women had to ...