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Library hosts ‘name the dinosaur’ contest

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The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is hosting a naming contest for its 2026 Summer Learning stuffy. According to a news release, this year, Summer Learning is all about dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology, so the stuffed mascot is, of course, an adorable green triceratops. This dinosaur will be joining other beloved mascots Orange the Library Lion and Tangerine the Tiger. The naming contest will begin Saturday, June 13, at the James V. Brown Library’s Summer Learning Kickoff event, and entries will be accepted through Monday, July 13, 2026. Entries must be ...

Couple reaches 50-year mark

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Richard and Nancy Thursby were married June 12, 1976 by the late Rev Dr. Charles Heaps at Bethany Lutheran Church in Montoursville. Nancy, a native of Montoursville, is the daughter of the late Donald and Jean Robbins. She graduated from Montoursville Area High School and retired from ...

Laurel Festival returns to Tioga County

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This Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21 is Wellsboro’s 84th Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival with activities for all ages. According to a news release, the action begins Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Family Day and the Children’s Health Fair on The Green. Rain or ...

Williamsport Music Club hosts state convention, performances

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Williamsport Music Club recently met for its year-end business meeting, dinner and program. Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs President Kristin Ivers presented certificates to Ryan Workman, from both the state and National Federations of Music Clubs, that the club had been awarded in ...

Workshop to focus on venison processing, cooking

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Penn State Extension will offer “Venison 101,” a blended course designed to help hunters optimize their harvest by offering a comprehensive look at venison processing and cooking. According to a news release, the program combines online components with a one-day, hands-on workshop ...

'Legally Blonde The Musical' coming to CTL stage

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Community Theatre League is turning up the pink this summer with “Legally Blonde The Musical,” with shows running June 19-21 and June 25-28 as part of CTL’s Season 49, a press release said. Based on the beloved film and award-winning Broadway musical, “Legally Blonde” follows Elle ...