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Bradford County museum’s event looks at settlement, industrial history

The Bradford County Historical Society will host a program titled, “Back to the Basics: From Settlement to Industry – Bradford County, 1810-1880,” scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. According to a news release, there is no admission charge, but donations are appreciated. “Following its establishment in 1810, Bradford County experienced a gradual and distinctly rural form of industrialization that unfolded between 1810 and 1880,” the news release said. “Unlike large factory centers, early industry developed around water-powered commerce which ...

Wellsboro bookstore owners enter ‘favorite couple’ contest, inspires new rom-com

Local bookstore owners Kasey and Kevin Coolidge are celebrating a major victory of the heart after reaching the finals of the national “America’s Favorite Couple” online competition. While the couple did not take home the $20,000 grand prize, they managed to capture the attention and affection of supporters worldwide, sharing updates and connecting with voters directly via their official page at facebook.com. The owners of From My Shelf Books & Gifts, a beloved independent bookstore nestled in rural Tioga County, Pennsylvania, entered the contest expecting a modest local response. ...

James V Brown Library plans Grandparents Day event

Celebrate Grandparents Day with a special afternoon of stories, creativity, and connection at the James V. Brown Library on Saturday, September 12, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The “Little Moments, Big Memories” program honors the important role grandparents and other caring adults play in the ...

Fly-in breakfast coming to Wellsboro Sunday

From 8 a.m. to noon this Sunday, Sept. 6 is the Canyon Pilots Association Labor Day Weekend All-You-Can-Eat Fly-In Breakfast indoors in the corporate hanger at the Grand Canyon Regional Airport in Delmar Township at 112 Runway Road, Wellsboro. According to a news release, the breakfast is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. As of Tuesday, Sept. 1, weather conditions forecast for Wellsboro during the morning of Sept. 6 are mostly dry and cloudy with a light breeze and a minor 15% chance of rain. Weather permitting, pilots in various types of full-size aircraft will ...

Reins of responsibility: The quiet strength of Lottie Wood of Waterville

When readers responded to the story “Reins of Courage,” which was published in the March 28, 2026 edition of the Williamsport Sun Gazette, many shared that they had known Lottie Wood – or were connected to her family. Although Lottie died in 1970, she is remembered today by those who ...

County board accepting preservation applications

The Lycoming County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is now accepting applications. The deadline for submitting applications is the close of business on Oct. 30, 2026. According to a news release, participants in the Agricultural Land Preservation Program sell the development rights for their farm through a combination State and County purchase. Farms are required to be enrolled in an agricultural security to be eligible. Each easement must be 50 acres in size or adjacent to an existing easement and include at least 50% harvested cropland, pasture or grazing land. While the ...