Bonnie Swinehart, a resident of Liverpool, is a wife, mother, and author who will discuss “My Journey to Becoming a Writer” at the next meeting of Eagle Grange at 6:30 p.m., May 7 at the Grange Hall, 32 East Blind Road near Montgomery Refreshments will be served following the ...
In celebration of National Train Day, the Taber Museum will welcome train enthusiasts to the Museum on May 11. “All the visitor has to say is, ‘It’s National Train Day’ to receive a half-priced admission to tour the museum,” a news release from the museum said. LaRue C. Shempp’s collection of over 300 model trains is preserved at the Lycoming County Historical Society and is on permanent display. The Shempp collection includes many one-of-a-kind model trains and the exhibit also includes two layouts bringing to life the excitement one feels as the model trains speed ...
When I was a kid, I used to help my mother clear leaves the old-fashioned way — with a rake. These days, I don’t see many rakes in my neighborhood. It seems everyone has a leaf blower or a landscaper who uses one, often at ungodly hours, which disrupts humans as well as wildlife. The ...
When Nikki Dake-Montgomery shared the story of her life and how various “angels” had helped her move beyond a childhood filled with abuse, she was speaking to the people at the Lycoming County United Way’s (LCUW) annual dinner and awards celebration who through their support help many ...
During the Friends of the James V. Brown Library’s Volunteer Reception in early April, the Friends group celebrated the 2023 contribution of $51,302 to the Library. Also, during the event, the Friends presented the Rose Lehman Harer Volunteer of the Year award to Jeanne Yaggi, and the ...
The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 2024 Juried Photography Show for 6 to 8 p.m., May 10 at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society, according to a news release. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine, cheese and refreshments prepared by the members of the photography group. “This exhibition encourages the members’ creativity portraying a wide diversity of skills and talent; all work is original by the members,” the news release said. “All entries ...
