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Library to host color run

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host a free Family Color Run on Saturday, June 28th from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm. at Old Lycoming Park, 1951 Green Ave. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or enjoy a leisurely jog or walk, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Brightly colored powder will be showered on participants at different color stations throughout the course. There will be music to get runners warmed up, and healthy snacks and crafts available after participants cross the finish line. This is a one-mile fun run on the paved walking path in Old ...

Museum releases book on railroads

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society has recently reprinted Thomas T. Taber III’s book “Short-Line Steam in Pennsylvania.” The book has been out of print. According to Taber’s foreword, “This album of 180 historic and, with few exceptions, ...

Laurel queen crowning a highlight of Tioga County festival

The 83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival with activities for all ages gets underway this Saturday, June 14 and continues through Sunday, June 22 in Wellsboro. According to a news release, kicking off the festival on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine is Family ...

Library plans fundraiser, reflects on ‘Remake Learning Days’

Lycoming County’s library system is looking ahead to a new event in July — while also looking back on an initiative in May. The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will kick off its first-ever cowboy-themed fundraiser on Thursday, July 10, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Herman and Luther’s Barn in Montoursville. Guests are encouraged to wear cowboy attire to the “Boots, Brews & BBQ” fundraising event. Funds from this event will go toward creating a Technology Center in the Library. This new space will establish private spaces for telehealth appointments or medical ...

Library offering free Hiawatha rides

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will again offer free rides on the Hiawatha, 2205 Hiawatha Blvd., as part of the Summer Learning Program. Four one-hour sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. Guests will enjoy a 45-minute cruise with a 15-minute ...

Family Day to kick off state Laurel Festival

Family Day and The Children’s Health Fair with fun and information for all ages will kick off the weeklong 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival next Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on The Green in downtown Wellsboro, according to a news release. Organizing this special event are the Tioga Partnership for Community Health, Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Wellsboro Foundation, Inc. and UPMC Laurel Health Centers. Each youngster participating in Family Day will be given a playground ball in the color of their choice or an 18-inch super flying disc. Infants to ...