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 ...
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 ...
The Christmas season seems to start earlier and earlier each year. Some retailers start selling decorations around Halloween, while radio stations switch over to an all Christmas music format well before Thanksgiving. But for Brandon Mytrysak Christmas is a year-round focus. He’s the ...
“Before the Konkle Library was what it is today, Mrs. Joan Konkle, wife of Dr. W.B. Konkle, envisioned a place for imagination and a place to encourage the love of learning and reading,” a news release from the library said. “In researching Mrs. Konkle’s history, we have learned that ...
Loyalsock Foundation recently announced it raised $10,960 during AllOne Charities 2025 online Give Day, held on Dec. 2. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors, the funds raised will directly support the installation of the septic and electrical systems for The Summit: Center for Wellness, located in Laporte,” a news release said. Give Day is an annual event held on Giving Tuesday and sponsored by AllOne Charities. This year, 78 nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania came together to raise more than $384,000, demonstrating the ...
LOCK HAVEN — For the fourth year, all three Commonwealth University (CU) police departments at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield held a Food for Fines event, in which parking tickets were forgiven in exchange for donated food items. Between Nov. 10-21, members of the CU campus community ...
