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Peter Herdic, Minnequa Springs topic of presentation

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host Matthew Carl, speaking on Peter Herdic and the health resort of Minnequa Springs at the Taber Coffee Hour, at 10 a.m., Nov. 14 in its Community Room. The program is free and open to the public. According to a news release, Herdic was a visionary and a key player in the development of Williamsport. Shortly after the Civil War, his attention was drawn to Bradford County where he would build and open a fabulous hotel and health resort along the Northern Central Railroad. This presentation will feature Matthew ...

Foundations partner to host conference in Lewisburg

The Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania recently partnered to host Elevate2, a groundbreaking new regional nonprofit conference held in mid-October at Bucknell University. “Designed to empower nonprofit leaders across six counties in the ...

Library focuses on family literacy

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recognizes November as National Family Literacy Month. National Family Literacy Month is organized by the National Center for Families Learning. This month-long observance celebrates the role that literacy programs play in empowering ...

Planting bulbs? Here’s how to protect them from critters, cold

I planted my garlic last week, and after tucking the 30 plump cloves into their bed, my thoughts turned to protecting them from freezing temperatures and stealth animals that dig them up every year and leave them on the soil surface to mock me. So, this year, I laid bird netting over the ...

Elimsport carriage immersing riders in fall beauty

ELIMSPORT — As the gentle clatter of hooves echoes through the crisp autumn air, riders aboard Water Wheel Carriages are transported back in time. The scenic route winds through the Elimsport Valley, where vibrant fall foliage envelops the landscape in shades of gold and crimson, making each ride a picturesque journey. The two-hour excursion meanders through serene farms, pastures and lush forests, all nestled against the hills. The rhythmic click-clack of the horses and the breathtaking views create a sense of calm and relaxation. “Everything looks totally different in the back ...

Cemetery markers honor contributions to Montgomery

Luke Eger and Francis “Frank” Porter, prominent residents of the Montgomery area in the latter half of the 19th century, were memorialized recently with the dedication of bronze markers on their respective gravesites, both of which are located in the Mount Zion Maple Hill Cemtery at 37 ...