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Rotary Club plans to observe World Polio Day with lunch-time event

In honor of World Polio Day, which is recognized on Oct. 24, the Rotary Club of Williamsport will host a “World’s Greatest Meal” to help end polio at noon Monday in the Capital Lounge of the Community Arts Center. According to a news release, rather than enjoy the typical lunch, members and guests will donate their regular luncheon cost to the Polio Plus Fund. Guest speakers for the day include a polio survivor and a preview on the upcoming Community Arts Center season. Members of the community are invited to attend the meeting. Additional information can be found at ...

Future Farmers in Montoursville, Montgomery celebrate ‘Ag Day’

The Montoursville and Montgomery FFA chapters held their 31st annual Ag day in mid-October at Ben Hepburn’s farm. FFA members got to teach fourth graders and Loyalsock’s and Montgomery’s first graders about agriculture and various topics. The chapters thanked EQT for sponsoring Ag day ...

Museum speaker to explain digging privy pits

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will hold its monthly Society Program at 2 p.m., Sunday, in the Community Room. The lecture, sponsored by Van Campen Motors, is free and open to the public. Robert E. Lee III, will be the guest speaker, speaking on his ...

James V Brown Library to salute friends’ group at event

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will spend the week of Oct. 15-23 recognizing its Friends of the Library group as part of the 18th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends of the James V. Brown Library were established in 1956 by Robert P. Henry, a trade union worker who wanted to raise funds to help renovate the library. Since that time, the Friends group has grown from several community members to nearly 500 members. Since 1996, the Friends financial support for library programs and facilities has totaled more than $515,000. The ...

Authority gives more than $24,000 to charities

McELHATTAN — Over $24,000 in charity money will be donated to several county-wide nonprofits by the Clinton County Solid Waste Authority. A total of $24,654 will be donated, which was raised from the 22nd Annual John B. Hoy, Jr., Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament was held on Sept. 29. The money was spread out to the Clinton County Historical Society, Good Neighbor Center of the Renovo Council of Churches and the Covenant Cafe. Representatives from local non-profits received checks from the Solid Waste Board during Wednesday’s monthly board of directors meeting at the ...

Christian women’s luncheon to feature craft show theme

The Lock Haven Christian Women’s Connection will enjoy a “Craft Show” luncheon on Oct. 25 at at the Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Allison Township. According to a news release, the doors will open for shopping at 10 a,m. with the program beginning at 11:50 a.m. “There is always good food, lots of fun and music, and gifted speakers that help inform and inspire ladies to make a most memorable day,” the news release said. Feature Chairperson Dora Lea Watson has lined up some popular crafters from our area to fill the vendor area of the church ...