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Volunteer surge may have saved Perry County animal shelter

MILLERSTOWN — Perry County Animal Rescue is heading into the new year with a rare and welcome shift: a sharp rise in volunteer participation over the past two weeks. The sudden increase is easing daily pressures on staff and improving the level of care provided to animals at the ...

Clinton County gun shop assists school clay target team

MILL HALL — Miller’s Gun Shop recently combined a holiday promotion with community support through a generous giveaway benefiting the Central Mountain High School Clay Target Team. As part of the holiday event, customers who purchased a box of shotgun shells were entered into a drawing ...

City museum to host trivia event as fundraiser

Williamsport: Quizzo at the Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will occur from 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 17. With the doors opening at 6 p.m., participants will have time to stroll through the museum before the game officially starts. “Jon Mackey or his associate, who regularly poses questions to patrons of local eateries, will challenge the trivia knowledge of those who attend Quizzo,” a news release said. “The questions will be drawn from a broad range of categories including geography, sports, movies and music. ... Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring ...

Wide variety of celebrations ring in year

While many watched the countdown in Times Square, with the traditional crystal ball drop, cities and counties across Pennsylvania had their own twists on the celebration. Here are a few of those traditions, listed alphabetically: Allentown Puck Drop While puck drops are obviously common at ...

Library to change hours

The James V. Brown Library will implement new hours of operation beginning January 1, 2026, adjusting its schedule in response to a significant decrease in county funding while continuing to prioritize access to essential library services for the community. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Library’s hours will be: • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “These updated hours allow us to continue providing consistent, high-quality service while planning carefully for the future,” said Amy C. Resh, CEO of the James V. Brown Library. “With a reduction ...