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Chorus invites women to join in singing

The Heart of PA Women’s Chorus (HOP) is a group of women from all around central Pennsylvania — from Harrisburg to Williamsport — who love to sing, connect with friends old and new and develop their skills. “HOP is a proud member of Harmony, Inc., which is an international, non-profit organization whose purpose is to empower all women through education, friendship and a cappella singing in the barbershop style,” a news release said. “We meet at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1050 Buffalo Road, Lewisburg, on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. All people identifying as women ...

Covered bridge photo contest winner named

The Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau recently announced this year’s Covered Bridge Photo Contest winner. According to a news release, the winning image will be featured as the 2025 Covered Bridge Puzzle. The puzzle will be released in the fall as the 15th installment in the Visitors ...

Hughesville library releases trout

Hughesville Area Public Library staff and patrons recently gathered at a local stream to release over 100 rainbow trout hatchlings. “Children, decked out in colorful creek shoes and waders, eagerly lined up to receive a fish in a plastic cup and hurried into the water, where they let the fish go one-by-one and watched them swim upstream,” a news release said. “It’s been so rewarding to see the community come together with a shared interest—watching our trout go from eggs to fingerlings ready for release!” said Penny Johnson, HAPL Director, according to the news release. ...

Honey queen to talk about bees’ role in agriculture

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be hosting Cheyenne Bastian-Brown at 2 p.m., July 20. The lecture, held in the Community Room of the museum is free and open to the public. The program is sponsored by Catherine Burns Insurance Agency, Muncy. Titled ...

Libraries to host Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland

The Lycoming County Library System will host free events at six libraries as part of the Summer Learning Program to keep children reading, learning, and exploring all summer long. This year, Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland will visit each library in Lycoming County to talk about ecology and the natural history of reptiles. Animal ambassadors will be present to interact with participants. Events include: • July 11 – Jersey Shore Public Library, 10:00 a.m., 110 Oliver St., Jersey Shore. • July 11 – Dr. W.B. Konkle Memorial Library, 1:00 p.m., 384 Broad St., Montoursville. • ...

Montoursville student wins top honor at annual Tioga County tradition

“I couldn’t be more surprised,” said Miss Alice Ravert, the newly crowned 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Queen, daughter of Susan and John Ravert of Montoursville, Lycoming County, according to a news release. She was chosen by four judges from a field of 21 candidates representing ...