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Couple reaches 60-year mark

Deborah A. (Whipple) and William O. Lockcuff, of Linden, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 31, 2026. They were married on July 31, 1966, by the Rev. Lester Barton at First Baptist Church in Jersey Shore. Mrs. Lockcuff, a native of Linden, is the daughter of the late Anna ...

Nisbet couple enjoys 50 years

Brad and Jeannie Upright of Nisbet marked their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17th. Over the past five decades they have built a life centered on family, friends and lasting memories. The couple have two children, Erika (Mark) and Chandra (Jason) and two grandchildren, Cayla and Kara, along ...

Bloomsburg’s ArtFest returns in August

BLOOMSBURG — Dedicated to bringing the arts to all communities throughout the region, The Exchange will once again present Columbia County’s biggest one-day fine art and music event of the year, according to a press release. The 18th annual ArtFest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Pedaling to independence: Williamsport women and bicycles

Today, most women have choices for transportation, exercise, and recreation. But in the mid 19th century , there was little thought given to exercise other than an occasional game of croquet, and participation in sports was ill advised for such delicate constitutions. Although women had to ...

Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction gears up for 25th anniversary

MILL HALL -- This weekend, Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 41 Airstrip Dr., Mill Hall, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its annual Classic Car Auction, welcoming thousands of collectors, buyers and enthusiasts from across the country for two days of bidding, entertainment and ...

Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk held Saturday

Approximately 50 area residents turned out for a mile-long Justice for Juveniles Peace Walk held Saturday morning. The event which was promoted on Facebook was held to “show our children that they are seen, heard, loved, and supported by their community,” Daliesha Walker, a Williamsport ...