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Reflections in Nature: Autumn and Halloween means Halloween ladybugs

We just celebrated Halloween, which seems to becoming one of our biggest holidays. Costumes are no longer made from items in your closets, with store bought ghost and cartoon character costumes now purchased at stores. Add to this the many outdoor decorations, which we have heard cost in the hundreds of dollars, all show that Halloween has become expensive. However, I have not even mentioned candy. Recently, we attended the Sea Witch Parade held in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. In past parades, participants riding on the floats, threw candy into the crowds for the children. This year ...

What to do if you suspect interference in local elections

The U.S. Department of Justice plays an important role in deterring and combating those who would interfere with elections. This includes protection from paid operatives coming into the U.S. Middle District, which includes Williamsport and surrounding communities, to make threats of violence, ...

City of Williamsport to grant $3,000 to arts programs

The City of Williamsport approved $3,000 in James David Robinson Cultural Arts Grant Program funding. The city has designated $3,000 for the program, and it is recommended that the following organizations receive the indicated amount of funding: • Journey Bank Community Arts Center - ...

Veterans Day events planned in Lycoming County

Veterans Day week throughout Lycoming County will be a day to honor everyone who has served in the United States military. Unlike Memorial Day, which sets aside a day for those who serve, living and those killed in service and who are deceased, Veterans Day, specifically, falls on Nov. 11 ...

Remembering Harry Houdini and his visit to Williamsport

Halloween 2026 will mark a century since he died. He was a magician who entertained millions with his sleight of hand tricks, daring escapes and his bold attacks against fraudulent spiritualists, psychics and mediums. At one point, this Mid-Western son of a rabbi was best friends with the ...

15 people sentenced in Lycoming County

State Prison Samuel Harris, 40, Lycoming County Prison; three to six years for possession with intent to deliver. Calvin S, Spann Jr., 58, Lycoming County Prison; 12 to 36 months for possession with intent to deliver. Alex C. Dejesus, 19 Roseville Road, city; 44to 88 months for ...