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James V Brown Library resumes Community Book Club program

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The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has resumed its Community Book Club program, hosted by Phoebe Wagner, Lycoming College English Professor, writer, and editor of three Solarpunk anthologies. One of the many book club programs the Library offers, the Community Book Club focuses specifically on finding common ground, uniting Lycoming County residents, and preserving joy and hope through community engagement and advocacy. When the book club met on Saturday, March 14, attendees discussed the need for affordable public social spaces that provide community members a way to stay ...

Dushore martial artist named Grand Master

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Master Clair Black, of Dushore, has been named Grand Master of Goshin Jutsu Karate (USA), an honor bestowed on March 16, 2026, recognizing decades of dedication to martial arts instruction and leadership. According to a news release, Black is only the third individual to hold the title of ...

Beavertown Museum’s display honors musician Davy Jones

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BEAVERTOWN — The Beavertown Historical Society Museum could have chosen any number of musicians for its new music-themed display. Central Pennsylvania has produced its share of singers, small-town bands, and church-choir legends. But when the museum opens its doors this spring, visitors will find something more unexpected woven into the exhibit: a tribute to a global pop icon who chose this quiet Snyder County borough as his home. Davy Jones — the British-born star of The Monkees, one of the most recognizable faces of 1960s pop culture — spent nearly two decades living in ...

Couple celebrates 70 years

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On March 17, 2026, James and Mary Beatty of Boerne, Texas will celebrate a truly rare milestone — their 70th Wedding Anniversary, known as the Platinum Anniversary. Fewer than 1% of married couples ever reach 70 years together. It is a milestone reserved for a steady, faithful, enduring ...

4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day coming in May

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Penn State Extension will hold the 4-H Wildlife and Forestry Field Day, an event where youth from across Pennsylvania can explore their interest in wildlife and forestry, according to a news release. This year, the event will be open to external participants, including those not involved in 4-H, Penn State Extension said. The event will occur on May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Penn State Ag Progress Days site, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace. Registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine. “This year’s ...

Jazz pianist Dan Tepfer to perform at the Weis Center

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LEWISBURG — The Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University will welcome jazz pianist Dan Tepfer at 7:30 p.m. April 2, a press release said. Born in Paris to American parents and based in New York City, Tepfer is a pianist with great technique and bold harmonic ...