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Event at library looks at child safety

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is partnering with State Rep. Jamie Flick, R-South Williamsport, to host a Kids Safe Symposium from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Library. There will be a meet-and-greet with Rep. Jamie Flick, and the Lycoming County Coroner’s Office will provide various resources regarding Kid Safety. The event will feature a Bike Safety Rodeo course presented by Safe Kids PA Lycoming County. Kids are encouraged to bring their own bike, but those who do not have a bike can still participate in the rodeo. Participants will learn about ...

Flowers aren’t the only way to add color — how to paint with foliage

When we want to add color to the garden, most of us set our sights on flowers. But many leaf-forward plants can outlast and even outcompete those with colorful blossoms. For starters, foliage plants don’t wax and wane or have a limited bloom time. In addition, many can brighten up shady ...

Montoursville Rotary makes donation

The Rotary Club of Montoursville was able to donate proceeds - $1,200 - from dance events to the Shirati Partnership recently at at Faddies Ice Cream in Montoursville. The club raised the money by hosting monthly ballroom dance events. The Shirati Partnership is made up of members of the UPMC ...

Cogan Station woman celebrates 98 years

Gertrude “Trudy” Beatty of Cogan Station, formerly of Jersey Shore, celebrated her 98th birthday on March 31. She was honored by her family with a surprise birthday party. Celebrating with Trudy were her daughter, Glenda Nelson, and husband, Ed, of Rauchtown, and her son, James (Jim) ...

Jersey Shore State Bank continues to support library

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of a $5,000 contribution from Jersey Shore State Bank, 300 Market Street, through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The EITC program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and ...

Book review on May 3

Friends of the JV Brown Library Book Review will present Christina Steinbacher-Reed, director of Intermediate Unit 17, and a review Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., May 3, in the Lowry on the third floor of the Welch Family Wing.. Reserve a seat by calling the library at (570)326-0536, or use the library’s online reservation calendar. Reservations are required due to space considerations and must be made before 3:00 p.m., May 1.