Not all superheroes wear capes and fly in the air, some serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), volunteering to be there for children who have been placed in the court system due to abuse or neglect. Being a CASA volunteer is not easy, helping children who are dealing with ...
The insurance world can be a daunting, challenging task to take on for anyone attempting to navigate it alone. Fortunately, a Hughesville husband and wife have teamed up to help ease that burden. “If you would have asked us five years ago where our life would be, we would never have said insurance,” said Amanda Krehling, president of Krehling & Associates, LLC., who was previously a trauma ICU nurse, while husband, Derek owned a woodworking machinery repair business. Following the birth of their children and the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda would step away from the medical field, ...
Hillside Senior Living, 2725 Four Mile Drive, Montoursville, has had a unique history in the assisted living industry, beginning life as Hillside Restaurant before its 1999 transition. Today, the restaurant’s original dining room continues to serve in that capacity for the facility’s residents. “I love what I do. I love seeing the residents smile, and knowing they’re getting top notch care that makes them feel at home,” said Sales and Marketing Coordinator Kelly Smith, who has a background in skilled nursing and came aboard in October 2024. Smith previously worked at ...
Situated in the center of downtown Williamsport lies a haven for those that seek adventure from the safety of a comfy chair or park bench, a haven that has not only stood the test of time, but one that continues to embrace innovation to deliver for their customers. At its inception in 1841, Otto’s Bookstore, 107 W. Fourth St., looked very different than it does today, as it opened under the name A.D. Lundy and Co. “At that time, book selling was what we would call a sideline,” said Manager John Shableski, noting that the store originally sold wallpaper and similar items. With ...
A youth soccer organization in Lycoming County has several goals in mind. UnitedGoals USA is not only getting youngsters into competitive matches but raising awareness for a variety of great causes. It is a relatively new organization founded by Colin Gorini of Montoursville. “In 2024, our first year, 26 teams participated, and we donated to Laura’s Hope Rescue and Haven to Home Canine Rescue, both organizations that my family has adopted from,” he said. “This year, 53 teams joined us, and we contributed to the Pet Pantry of Lycoming County and Arthur’s Pet Pantry in ...
Area residents looking to express their artistic creativity need look no further than Centered Earth, 21 Kristi Road, Muncy. The clay and art teaching studio has been in the business of helping everyone from the novice to the experienced create their own unique pieces for the past 11 years, according to Managing Member Melissa Jenkins. Founded in the summer of 2014 by Kathy Görg, the reins of Centered Earth were passed onto Jenkins, who holds a bachelor of fine arts from Penn West Edinburgh, where she met her husband, James, who holds the same degree. “I had my own jewelry ...
