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Mill Hall student joins State Council

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During its recent 2026 Pennsylvania 4-H State Leadership Conference, a Mill Hall native was named to its State Council Team. Adelaide Miller, a first-year student at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was among eight 4-Hers from around the state to be named to the council. According to a news release, more than 300 Pennsylvania 4-H youth gathered to network and enhance their leadership skills during the conference held Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College. The event featured leadership-oriented workshops and recognizing Pennsylvania 4-H ...

Third annual jazz fest coming

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The Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra will present its annual WCJO Jazz Fest on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. According to a news release, this year’s event features the return of world-class guest artist Mike Tomaro for a dynamic weekend of performances, clinics, and celebrations of local musical excellence. All activities take place at the Trachte Music Center on the Lycoming College campus. “Mike Tomaro is a highly sought-after saxophonist, composer, arranger, clinician, and adjudicator,” the news release said. “He recently retired as director of jazz studies at ...

How to use fireplace ashes in gardens

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With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many who find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes are wondering whether they can use them in the garden. Wood ashes from burned untreated wood can be beneficial for your plants — but with a few caveats. Ashes ...

'The Pavilion' takes the stage at Lycoming

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According to a press release, the Lycoming College theatre department will continue its 2025-2026 season with “The Pavilion” by Craig Wright. The show runs Feb. 25-28 at the Mary L. Welch Theatre on the Lycoming College campus, with all shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Matt Ripa, visiting assistant professor of theatre at Lycoming College, “The Pavilion” is a funny and heartfelt play about life, love, and second chances. At their 20-year high school reunion, Peter hopes to rekindle a lost romance with Kari, the girl he left behind. But old wounds, unresolved regrets, ...

Jazz artist Mike Tomaro to perform at Lycoming

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In celebration of the Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra Jazz Fest, the Lycoming College annual spring Williamsport Community Concert Association endowed concert will feature internationally respected saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator Mike Tomaro, a press release said. A free ...

A Community Encore Production to present ‘Anastasia’ at CAC

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Following the outstanding success of last summer’s “Sister Act: The Musical,” A Community Encore Production announced that its 2026 production of “Anastasia” will run from July 17–19 at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center. Inspired by the beloved animated film and the Broadway musical, “Anastasia” is a sweeping story of identity, courage, and discovery. Set against post-revolutionary Russia and the glamour of 1920s Paris, the musical follows Anya, a young woman with no memory of her past, as she embarks on a daring journey to uncover who she truly is. “With ...