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Foundation gives more than $21,000 to North Central Sight Services

North Central Sight Services Inc. recently received a grant of $21,280 from the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund IMO Joseph L. Rider at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, to be used towards equipment upgrades. According to a news release, this grant will be used towards the purchase of replacement shredding blades for North Central Sight Services’ commercial and residential document shredding service and a new shrink wrap machine to be used for assembly, packaging and distribution of products to the federal government and commercial ...

Just-introduced annuals, perennials add something new to gardens

It’s a special kind of joy that only a gardener could understand. I always get an extra spring in my step when nurseries begin stocking the year’s new plant introductions. 2024 brings new annuals and perennials that will make any plant lover bloom from ear to ear. These are some of the ...

Music Club to share songs in late March

The Williamsport Music Club will present “Music Inspires Women,” 7 p.m., March 26 at Faxon-Kenmar United Methodist Church at the corner of Clayton Avenue and Sheridan Street. Participants have chosen one of their favorite women composers and will present a selection of that composer. Jamie Chambers will present two flute numbers titled Piece Pour Flute et Piano (Sicilienne) and Chanson De La Pastoure. The composer was Louise-Marie Simon, who was a prolific French composer. Her pen name was Claude Arrieu. Katharine Cimini and Letha Kieser will present a duet Whispering Hope. The ...

Renovo native writes book on Woolrich, receives acclaim

RENOVO — “American Flannel” is a captivating look of people that have worked tirelessly and dedicated their lives as underdogs to make a living at the daunting task of making quality clothing here in the U.S. — despite the numerous disadvantages of competing in a market where just 2 ...

Foundation gives more than $17,000 in grants to library

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of three grants from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The first grant was $8,661 from the Edward D. Neff Fund; the second was $8,356 from the Paul M. Neff Fund; and the third grant was $182 ...

Library wins award for transparency

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was awarded the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a service of Candid. By sharing metrics that highlight progress the Brown Library is making toward its mission, the organization is ...