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Community members want to keep ‘caretaker’ home at Zindel Park

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 ...

4-H members attend art retreat

Three 4-H members from Lycoming County participated in the Northeast Regional Art Retreat. This event was open to 4-H members ages 8 to 18 years old in Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Susquehanna, ...

Library continues Plot Twisters writing program

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will continue its Plot Twisters creative writing program in 2025. This program was created to celebrate National Novel Writing Month in November 2024. Now it is offered to adults who are interested in a laid-back atmosphere with other writers. Participants work on journaling, poetry, novels, and more during this program. They are also welcome to bring current projects or start new ones. Plot Twisters will take place from 6-6:45 p.m. in the Lowry Room on the third floor of the Welch Children’s Wing on the following dates: • Feb. ...

Cupid’s Weekend in Wellsboro to feature House of Hamill

Tickets are available for the last three concerts of the Wellsboro Community Concert Association’s 76th Season. According to a news release, the concerts are: The House of Hamill performing “upcycled Celtic folk and vintage vibes with a modern message” next Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 ...

Marion Harkness Bower: Inspiring teacher for aspiring citizens

For immigrants to the United States to realize their dream of becoming citizens, they must both show proficiency in the English language and correctly answer multiple questions about the U.S. government. Since at least 1890, Williamsport has had classes for men and women to prepare them for ...

Over 50 residents brave cold for Wayne Township ice skating party

McELHATTAN — For those who enjoy spending time outdoors in the winter, this season has provided the right elements for ice skating. The cold and wind didn’t deter those who participated in the Winter Ice Skating Party held on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the ice skating rink in Wayne Township. About 50 locals showed up, many spending a couple of hours on the ice. There were skaters with different abilities and everyone was respectful and helpful. Smiles and laughter came from the sidelines as parents, grandparents and others spent time together and tried to stay warm. Many reminisced of ...