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Museum sponsors bus trip to Philly’s Barnes

The Taber Museum is sponsoring a bus trip to The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on May 3. The Barnes includes artworks of Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, Van Gogh, Modigliani and so much more. According to a news release, the fee includes round-trip transportation, admission to The Barnes and a box lunch. The public is invited. There is no Taber member discount. The bus service will leave Williamsport at 6 a.m. and will return back to Williamsport at about 10 p.m. After touring and lunch, participants “will have the opportunity to remain at The Barnes or to visit one of ...

Junior League of Williamsport’s efforts promote early childhood literacy

The Junior League of Williamsport recently announced the launch of Baby’s First Book, a community-driven initiative aimed at fostering early childhood literacy. According to a news release, the Junior League of Williamsport will work with local businesses and Susquehanna Health ...

Friends’ group celebrates donations

During the February meeting of the Friends of the James V. Brown Library’s board of directors, the group celebrated the $57,000 given to the Library in 2024. The Friends of the James V. Brown Library was established in 1956 by Robert P. Henry, a trade union worker who wanted to raise funds to renovate the Library. Since then, the Friends group has grown from several community members to nearly 500 members who annually volunteer their time and talents to support the Library. Since 1996, the Friends have contributed over $585,000 to the James V. Brown Library to support programs, ...

Spring’s official start nearly here — a checklist for work in the garden

OK, gardeners — it’s time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we’ve got work to do. A checklist: Soil First, test your soil’s pH level. Each plant thrives best within a specific range, and nutrient absorption will be impaired if the reading falls ...

3 teens earn rank of Eagle Scout

At a ceremony in late January at St. John’s Newberry church three scouts received the rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 14 located at St John’s Newberry church, according to a news release. Lucas Bower, son of Carl and Jessica Bower, of Williamsport became the 139th Eagle Scout from Troop ...

Missing cat makes it back to family in Woolrich

WOOLRICH — When the Moats’ family cat, Tab, disappeared from their Woolrich home in October, Terrie and Paul assumed the worst. The winter weather was brutal, coyotes were known to roam the area and there was even the possibility that someone had harmed him. Nearly four months later, a ...