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Students fix up Eagle Grange Hall near Montgomery

External rehabilitation of the historic Eagle Grange Hall, built in 1877 near Montgomery at the intersection of U.S. Route 15 and East Blind Road, was recently completed thanks to the splendid community support from student groups, local municipalities, individual donors and the Grange’s own ...

James V Brown Library to offer dementia awareness program

The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., and Penn State Extension will discuss dementia during a program in recognition of June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. On June 4 from 10 to 11 a.m., presenter Laurie Weinreb-Welch, Food, Families and Health Educator from the Penn State Extension, will host “Dementia Conversations,” a discussion about dementia and the concerns surrounding it. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about dementia and provide support for those who have affected loved ones. Tips for how to have difficult conversations with loved ones will ...

Organizations partner to offer workshop

Local bicyclists spent part of a recent rainy Saturday afternoon at Williamsport Bicycle Recycle’s space at the Pajama Factory. According to a news release, the group had signed up for a workshop offered jointly by Williamsport Bicycle Recycle (WBR) and the Northcentral Pennsylvania ...

Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra to present guest artist Mike Tomaro

In a press release, the Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra announced its 2025 guest artist concert will feature internationally renowned saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator, Mike Tomaro, at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at the Trachte Music Center at Lycoming College. Tomaro was a member of the ...

Williamsport Symphony Orchestra’s season to end with passionate finale

With most of its 2024-2025 concert season in the rearview mirror, the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra plans to close things out with a passionate finale next week, when it performs its “Romantic Rhapsodies” show at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street. ...

Camp’s golf fundraiser returning

Camp Victory will host its 19th Annual Golf for Victory tournament June 2 with a 1 p.m. “shotgun start” at the scenic Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg. “This beloved tradition brings our community together in support of Camp Victory’s mission,” a news release said. “Golfers and sponsors can register online or learn more at: www.campvictory.org/golf.” Registration is open, and the cost includes greens fees, a golf cart, a custom Camp Victory golf towel, a Camp Victory golf shirt, access to the hospitality cart, and a dinner. The event also features a variety of contests, ...