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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, seeds. But have you given thought to what containers you’ll use? You might be planning ...
