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Museum speaker to address Tiadaghton Valley’s ‘declaration of independence’

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host its first Coffee Hour of the 2025 season at 10 a.m., March 13, with a talk by Dr. Christopher Pearl, faculty member of Lycoming College. According to a news release, he will be speaking on his recently-published book Declarations of Independence: Indigenous Resilience, Colonial Rivalries, and the Cost of Revolution (The Revolutionary Age). On July 4, 1776, two hundred miles northwest of Philadelphia, on Indigenous land along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, a group of colonial squatters declared ...

Celebrating 50 years of art

The Gallery, 15 North Water St., Lewisburg, is celebrating a half-century of art in the region by featuring the works of approximately 16 artists. “We are fortunate to have the art work of both David and Christopher Armstrong on display,” a news release said. “Please join us for this ...

Libraries to host theater program

All six libraries in the Lycoming County Library System will join to provide patrons with free entry to an upcoming theater performance on March 13 from 7-9 p.m. at the Community Theatre League, 100 W. Third St. “The Lion King: Kids” is a stage adaptation of the hit Disney movie, but this production is unique because it is a Penguin Project show. The Penguin Project is dedicated to giving children with diverse abilities the opportunity to perform and be involved in theatrical productions. “It’s a great opportunity for all libraries to come together and offer the opportunity ...

100th birthday

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 ...

Library to host tea party fundraiser

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 ...

Organizers name ‘taste-off’ winners

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 ...