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Area author’s ‘Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the PA Wilds’ available now

James T. Baumgratz, the author who brought you historical titles such as “Elk County Murders & Mysterious Deaths” and “Missing in the Pennsylvania Wilds,” has recently completed his newest book titled “Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the Pennsylvania Wilds, Vol. II.” “I have researched over 500 murders and mysterious deaths from all corners of the Pennsylvania Wilds, and with so many interesting cases, I could not stop writing with just the first volume,” said Baumgratz. This book takes a trip through all corners of the Pennsylvania Wilds describing 25 true murders and ...

Children’s fall festival coming to Deane Center in Wellsboro

Deane Little Beans is gearing up for its much-anticipated Fall Fest from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 26, in the lobby and the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main St., Wellsboro. According to a news release, this celebration of all things autumn will be filled with fun activities for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents to enjoy together so break out your Halloween costumes and join in the fun. “This free festive fun morning will feature decorating a pumpkin to take home with all supplies provided free and a variety of fall-themed yard games ...

Documentary examines history of presidential voting in Tioga County

Two special screenings of the film “Presidential Elections 1789-2020: Facts, Tidbits, & Cartoons - Focus: Tioga County. PA” will be shown in the Deane Center’s Coolidge Theatre at 104 Main St., Wellsboro on Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. and on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. A third special screening will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at the History Center on Main Street, 61 N. Main St., Mansfield. Admission is free to all three screenings. Donations are appreciated. According to a news release, registration is not necessary. “This engaging documentary will delve into the fascinating ...

Annual event at brewery to benefit non-profit

This year’s annual Flannels, Axes & Brews event at New Trail Brewing Co., 240 Arch St. will benefit Girlz in the Hoodie, a non-profit organization founded to give comforting and functional zip-up hoodies to those in treatment for breast cancer. They also offer scholarships to students whose ...

Year-long celebration kicked off with event at Caldwell School

CALDWELL — There’s a lot of history in a one-room schoolhouse. There was a crowd of attendees at the kick-off event for Gallagher Township’s 175th Anniversary held on Sunday at the Caldwell one-room school. The Caldwell School is a historic landmark that has seen better days. The ...

Consider the ‘minor bulbs’ — crocuses, snowdrops, more — when planting for spring

As the summer garden winds down, it’s time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now. We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, the popular, colorful -- and omnipresent – harbingers of spring. But there’s a class of lesser-known beauties called minor bulbs that may not get as much attention, and that’s unfortunate because they can provide the earliest splashes of color when our souls need it the most. Make no mistake: Minor bulbs get their name from their size, not their importance in the garden. Most are less ...