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Music Club to feature sacred songs

The Williamsport Sacred Music Program will be held at 7 p.m., Jan. 28 at the Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St. “The Williamsport Sacred Music Program that is held annually in January is well-received by both the public and the membership,” a news release said. “Everyone ...

Not too early to prepare for spring

As I write this, snow is falling outside my suburban New York window, and I feel like I just stored my gardening tools and patio umbrella for the season. And yet, with the winter solstice in the rearview mirror, it’s already time to start preparing for spring. Testing Seeds This morning, I ...

Real ID deadline is looming — here’s how to get one before you’re banned from flying

The Real ID deadline is coming in a few short months, so Pennsylvanians who haven’t gotten one yet might want to get their plans - and documents - in order. Here’s what you’ll need to get your Pennsylvania driver’s license updated to meet the new federal security standards. What is Real ID? Real ID is an added security measure going into effect through federal law. Anyone boarding a commercial airline flight, or entering a federal building or military installation, will need a Real ID-compliant form of identification. PennDOT can update your Pennsylvania driver’s license ...

Foundation welcomes 2 new members to board

The Clinton County Community Foundation board of directors recently recognized two outgoing board members for their years of service, according to a news release. Stuart Hall, Esq., served on the board as an appointee of the Clinton County Bar Association. His term expired on Dec. 31, ...

Altoona woman has set foot on every continent in her 93 years

Delphine Shannon, 93, of Altoona counts herself among the less than 1% of the population who has traveled to the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. A Pittsburgh native who moved to Altoona as a child, Shannon’s travels have taken her across the world and started when she took a trip to Israel in 1979 with a church group. For the next 34 years, Delphine took a trip to far away places about every other year. Sometimes, she went with tour groups where she didn’t know any of the other participants. More often, she asked a ...

Houseplants that don’t require soil and can be displayed any which way

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family. I first became acquainted with Tillandsia circa 2007, when I was invited to tour the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival ...