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Stage Fright, guest musicians to recreate 1976 concert

At 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, Stage Fright will be joined by nine guest musicians to recreate The Last Waltz, the famous farewell concert given by the Canadian-American roots rock group The Band on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1976, 49 years ago. This BYOB concert will be in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St., Wellsboro. The five members of Stage Fright share vocals and harmonies. They are: Joe Callahan of Wellsboro on guitar; Sean Monroe of Horseheads, New York on bass guitar; Mike Watkins of Addison, New York on keyboard, accordion, mandolin and ...

Montoursville area students thank veterans at school assembly

Nearly 150 veterans were honored with gratitude, music, and student reflections during Montoursville Area School District’s annual Veterans Day Program, held in November, in a moving ceremony that brought together students, staff, families, and community members. According to a news ...

Heroes celebrate and are celebrated at CASA Gala

Serving as a volunteer for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) can be both rewarding and heart-wrenching. You see the worst side of humanity but you also get to see the impact that you can have on a child’s life as they navigate the court system in abuse and neglect hearings. ...

Woman from Montoursville gets married in Lancaster ceremony

Haylie C. McQuillen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. McQuillen of Montoursville, became the bride of Dr. Andrew A. Castagna, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis V. Castagna III, of Lancaster. They were united in marriage at 2 p.m. on July 26, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lancaster. Father ...

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SVC to continue tradition with annual Candlelight Christmas performance

SUNBURY — One of the region’s most cherished holiday traditions, the Susquehanna Valley Chorale’s Candlelight Christmas, under the direction of William Payn, will take place at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Zion Lutheran Church, according to a press release. The SVC ensemble includes over 80 members. The performance will be accompanied by orchestra and organ, as well as a traditional candlelighting to conclude the performance. SVC Limited will perform a piece as part of the program, and three soloists will be featured – Brian Crane, Josh Dearing and Rob Speece. The concert will include ...