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DCNR opens $500K grant program to protect wildlife, plants

HARRISBURG — Applications are now open for the 2026 Wild Resource Conservation Program (WRCP), which offers grants to support research and conservation projects that protect Pennsylvania’s native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. The program, which is overseen by the Department of ...

Reflections in Nature: A look at our US flag for Memorial Day

Mary Alice and I have just decorated our home with patriotic buntings for Memorial Day. Although we do fly our flag on special occasions, we decided to also put it out on every non- rainy day until the America’s 250th birthday. “You’re a grand old flag, “You’re a high-flying ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of May 19

AUDUBON EVENT: ROBERT PORTER ALLEN BIRD WALK WHERE: 721 E. Mountain Avenue in Williamsport WHEN: Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. NOTES: Please join us for a co-sponsored event with the James V. Brown Library. Registration is available through the library: program titled “Exploring Spring Birds and Wildflowers.” It will be a leisurely stroll ideal for children ages 5 through 12. Please register at jvbrown.libcal.com/event/15846080. TERRIFIC TREES WHERE: Little Pine State Park and Hyner Run State Park WHEN: Friday, May 22 at 3:30 p.m. (Hyner Run) and 7:30 p.m. (Little Pine) ...

Driver refuses treatment following South Route 44 crash

The driver of a Ford Edge refused treatment after her vehicle collided with a parked Chevy Silverado in the 6700 block of South Route 44 in Limestone Township shortly before 9 p.m. Monday night, according to Nippenose Valley Fire Chief Dean Miller. The crash occurred when the female driver ...

WASD gearing up for next year

The current school year may be winding down with the last day scheduled for June 3, but the Williamsport Area School Board is busy preparing for September 1 when grades 1-12 start the 2026-27 school year. Contracts and agreements approved by the board included those with: Snap-on Industrial ...