Maria Alvarez of Williamsport celebrated her 100th birthday recently. Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico on Valentine’s Day in 1925, Alvarez left home on her own at 21 and moved to New York City where she learned the craft of watch repair in the Diamond District. Alvarez said she is proud of ...
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will partner with Tria Prima Tea Shop to host the Library’s first-ever fundraising tea party from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Library. The theme is “Full of Flowers,” and attendees are encouraged to wear floral attire. Guests will enjoy high tea and treats from Tria Prima and tea-themed activities while supporting the Library. The menu will include: • Tea service • Mini scones • Finger sandwiches • Mini rose cupcakes • Lavender shortbread • Strawberry jam • Truffles This event is for adults and ...
Jim Howe, organizer of the 2025 Chili or Chowder With A Chance For Chocolate Taste-Off, presented $100, $75 and $50 In Wellsboro Chamber Dollars to the first, second and third place taste-off winners respectively. According to a news release, this was the eleventh taste-off held since the ...
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently expanded its Wonderbooks collection to add nearly 50 Wonderbooks to the tween and teen collection, and 20 to the adult collection. The Library previously offered Wonderbooks for children. Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Users can press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun. The Wonderbooks can be found throughout the building with the adult collection located by the Main Help Desk, the tween and teen section located on the ...
“The public is cordially invited to beat the winter blues at two special events sponsored by Eagle Grange No. 1 as the calendar turns to the month of March,” a news release from the organization said. Both will take place in the historic Grange Hall, 32 East Blind Road, Montgomery. A ...
LOCK HAVEN — A brief discussion at a recent Lock Haven City Council meeting about the former caretaker’s home at Zindel Park in McElhattan has led to some public outcry. During its lone February meeting, council heard from City Manager Gregory Wilson regarding the building and recent damage it took. The topic came to light when Wilson told council city staff were set to meet with the Lumber Heritage Region regarding upgrades to Zindel Park. Zindel Park, which offers a variety of trails within the watershed surrounding Keller Dam, is part of assets owned by the Lock Haven City ...
