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Church hosts Valentine luncheon for area widows

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The Lycoming Valley Baptist Church Widows Ministry invites area widows to its third annual Valentine Luncheon, “a heartfelt event designed to provide encouragement, connection, and hope,” a news release said. The luncheon will occur from noon to 2 p.m., Feb. 8, at Lycoming Valley Baptist Church, 4980 Lycoming Mall Drive. The event is free of charge and features a catered lunch, a speaker, and special gifts for all attendees. Reservations are required and can be made by calling or texting Shawna Hakes at 570-772-2961 or by emailing shawna.hakes@gmail.com. The church’s Widows ...

‘Chili and Chowder’ taste-off coming in February

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There will be 15 different types of chili or chowder to taste at 15 sites in downtown Wellsboro and an opportunity to win a basket of chocolate at each of the 15 locations during the “Chili and Chowder With A Chance For Chocolate Taste-Off,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 8. In addition, taste-off passport holders are welcome to stop in at Century 21 Gold Star Real Estate to spin the wheel for a surprise, a news release said. Only 400 passports will be sold, the news release said. Each passport has a unique number and includes the name of the businesses hosting the taste-off ...

Couple plans July wedding in Lancaster

Celebrations

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Haylie C. McQuillen, of Morgantown, West Virginia, to Dr. Andrew A. Castagna DO, of Morgantown, West Virginia. The bride-elect is the daughter of Brian L. and Susan R. McQuillen, of Montoursville. Dr. Castagna is the son of Louis V. III and ...

Couple celebrates 70 years

Anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Maneval celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on January 30, 2025. They were married in 1955 at St Paul United Methodist Church in Williamsport, PA. They have 2 children: Judy (Tom), Jay (Mary). They have five grandchildren. Dolly is the daughter of the late Francis ...

Trivia fundraiser planned

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Jon Mackey (or his associate), who regularly poses questions to patrons of local eateries, will challenge the trivia knowledge of those who attend Quizzo at the Taber at 6 p.m., Feb. 8. The questions will be drawn from a broad range of categories including geography, sports, movies and music. There is a fee to participate and teams of up to six people may compete. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring teams, a news release said. “On that evening, there will be a chance to win a 50/50 drawing,” the news release said. “Beer — generously donated by New Trail Brewing — and ...

Crowds brave cold for good cause at Mill Hall restaurant

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Frigid temperatures couldn’t keep a multitude of community members from coming out to show support for a local organization. The 2nd Annual Freezin’ for a Reason, hosted by Precise for Paws, INc., was held on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Haywoods on the Green in Bald Eagle Township. Several ...