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 ...
LOCK HAVEN — The Annie Halenbake Ross Library has seen huge success with two recent fundraisers — its Murder Mystery Dinner and the Spring Book Sale. According to Executive Director Tammy Garrison, the Murder Mystery — A Murder in Maui — was held for two nights on the Sons and Daughters of Italy’s outdoor patio. Both nights brought in almost 100 people each and, at the end, managed to raise $7,684 for the library’s program. “We earned $8,964 — which is $7,684 in profit,” Garrison said. “We made about $4,000 last year, so this is a great ...
LOCK HAVEN — Downtown Lock Haven, Inc. is looking for the public’s assistance in its Save the Hut campaign. DLH, a 501c3 non-profit, has partnered with the students in Construction Trades and instructor Bill Probst, at Keystone Central School District, to refurbish the infamous Santa ...
