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Fireworks moving to Lycoming County Fairgrounds

Hughesville Borough will be hosting the Fourth of July fireworks display this year, Neal Winder, president of the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department, announced at this week’s Lycoming County Commissioners’ meeting. Winder said that the fire department’s carnival building should be ...

Reflections in Nature: Turtles will become very common in the month of June

After a cold and wet May, we are welcoming the month of June. During the month of June, I usually have several notations in my diary that I had watched turtles attempting to cross the road, however being slow a turtle does not always make it to the other side. The turtles being seen were females that left the water to find a suitable sunny spot to dig a hole to lay her eggs. Turtles are the most familiar and easily recognized of all reptiles. Our word turtle for the reptile is somewhat of a mystery, but it is generally assumed to come from the French word tortue. Our word tortoise ...

New book includes local stories about key river topics and issues

A new 287-page paperback book titled “Stream Studies: Research, Stories and Lessons from the Susquehanna River for Students of All Ages” has officially been published and is available for purchase from the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association. The book includes a compilation of pollution and issue-based topics related to the Susquehanna River, with local research and impacts highlighted throughout. The 39-chapter collection of more than 60 stories includes review questions at the end of each story, numerous experiments that students (and families) can do to better understand ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of June 2

AUDUBON EVENT: FIRST FRIDAY BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT WHERE: Peter Herdic House (407 W. Fourth St., Williamsport) WHEN: Friday, June 5 from 5-7 p.m. NOTES: A spectacular viewing of bird photographs will be on view this upcoming First Friday. Stop by the Herdic House for hors d’oevres and light beverages with your favorite local birding group. The exhibit includes Richard Allen’s bald eagle photographic collection alongside other local avian photographers. AUDUBON EVENT: THERAPY BREWING BIRD WALK WHERE: Therapy Brewing (3978 Quaker Church Road, Montoursville) WHEN: ...

Williamsport firefighters battle porch fire in Historic District

Williamsport firefighters rushed to 942-944 West Fourth St., located in the city's Historical District, to douse a fire that erupted on the back porch of the 944 side about 2:50 p.m. Monday. The duplex was safely evacuated, and firefighters had the fire out in a matter of minutes. All ...