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A sense of patriotism: Local father, son receive quilts of valor

Two military veterans who happen to be father and son were presented with handmade quilts for their service to the country. Clyde Eugene Ault, a World War II veteran, and Jeffrey T. Ault, his son, were presented with the locally-crafted quilts Monday at the Muncy Historical Society, 40 N. ...

Ribbon cutting planned for new Williamsport Area High School field house

Even though Superintendent Timothy S. Bowers characterized this year’s school opening as a “great start,” he admitted that it was not without a few glitches, delivered courtesy of Mother Nature and the deluge of rain that poured over the area last week, flooding some areas and sending water into Jackson Elementary School, located at 2500 Newberry St. “The school year has not been without challenges,” Bowers said during this month’s school board meeting. “The first week of school, we found flooding…we ended up having a two-hour delay. We’ve had road closures that ...

Loyalsock Township plans for Halloween and Christmas holidays

Loyalsock Township supervisors discussed the summer and upcoming holidays at its most recent meeting. The board unanimously voted to schedule Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 31, which will be a Saturday this year. Present supervisors were Michael Reed, Virginia Eaton, vice chairman John Bower Jr. and Richard Trowbridge. Shannon Lukowsky, Recreation and Parks director, is looking for businesses, individuals and clubs willing to walk in this year’s holiday parade, which will take place on Dec. 5. Anyone interested in participating can contact her to register. The Recreation and Parks ...

Lycoming College inks agreement with Penn College for physician assistant master’s program

Lycoming College has entered into a new affiliation agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology that will create a clear and competitive pathway for qualified Lycoming students to gain admission to Penn College’s Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program. Beginning with the Fall 2028 cohort, Penn College will reserve up to three seats annually in its physician assistant program for Lycoming students who meet rigorous academic and experiential criteria. The agreement establishes a structured opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in the ...