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Hibernian of the Year named

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division One, Lycoming County, recently held its annual Hibernian of the Year award ceremony in Monsignor Fleming Hall at St. Joseph the Worker Parish. The recipient of this year’s award, Jack McKernan received the award for his service, contributions and ...

Scouts learn flag etiquette

Saint Ann Church Pastor Shawn Simchock recently presented the Ad Altar Dei Emblem to Troop 38 Scouts Robert and Mattie Schanbacher. The Emblems were presented by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, in recognition of the Scouts’ study of their faith over a period of seven months, and ...

Library announces Connections Club dates for 2025

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has announced the next dates for Connections Club, which is a special learning time for adults with diverse abilities. This program was previously known as Hopeability Storytime for Adults. The program is for all adults of diverse abilities, ages ...

Area teenagers in 4-H attend retreat in Morris

Ten teens participated in the Endless Mountains Teen Retreat. Teens ranged from ages 13-18 years old and were active 4-H members in Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union and Wyoming counties. The Endless Mountains Teen ...

Convenience store chain teams up with music therapy program

“The holiday season is a time for giving, joy, and connection. But for many children who are hospitalized with chronic illnesses, it can be a difficult and isolating time,” a news release said. “That’s where Angelina’s Song, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing music and music therapy to children in hospitals, steps in to make a difference.” This December, Angelina’s Song is teaming up with Nittany MinitMart for a month-long fundraiser that allows you to help spread joy to hospitalized children. Through Dec. 31, customers can round up their purchases at any ...

Gardening can be a four-season labor of love

Associated Press I see you, sitting there by the fire with your cup of hot cocoa (or wine). Don’t get too comfortable. You might think you can rest on your laurels now that there’s a break in the mowing, weeding, sowing and planting action. But fall and winter are the best times to tend ...