American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) members from throughout Pennsylvania recently attended the Department of Pennsylvania’s American Legion Auxiliary’s Spring Conference in Harrisburg, according to a news release. The Junior Members of Pennsylvania’s ALA, along with their chairwoman, ...
On National Poppy Day, May 24, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 617 will distributing poppies as a tribute to our fallen heroes between 5 and 9 p.m. The board of directors of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 617, 901 S. Market St., South Williamsport, “hold a special place in our hearts for the parents, siblings, spouses and friends of those who served in our Great Nation,” according to the news release. “We cannot help but think of all of the men and women who have gone to fight for this Great Nation and did not return home.” “While we are all guilty of celebrating the ...
From those who ring bells and staff the familiar kettles during the holiday season to people who spend time during the warmer months working in the soil at the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Community Garden and Urban Farm, volunteers were celebrated at Salvation Army’s Williamsport Corps ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
