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Over $54k in once-unclaimed property returned to Lycoming County residents
Williamsport, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Treasury reports that it is currently holding on to $4 billion in unclaimed property such as abandoned contents of safe deposit boxes, inactive savings accounts, forgotten stocks, and uncashed checks. During a recent event hosted by Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83), and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84), over $54,000 in unclaimed property was returned to residents of Lycoming County and the surrounding area. ...
Sunflower Festival returns to Muncy
Muncy, Pa. — Today Farm's annual Sunflower Festival is set to return Aug. 10. Susquehanna Mills Co., Today Farm & Market, and Bullfrog Brewery will be host the festival at Today Farm & Market, 215 Shady Lane, Muncy. A range of vendors, fun family activities, and food trucks will be available from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. People attending will have the opportunity to walk through the sunflower fields, pick their own sunflower, and find the best background for a photo. Hayrides, face painting, and activities with farm animals will be happening from the afternoon through the evening. To learn more about the Sunflower Festival, visit Today Farm & Market's Facebook.
Williamsport Bureau of Fire Celebrates 150 Years of Service
The citizens of Williamsport have enjoyed the fire protection and emergency services of the Williamsport Bureau of Fire for a very long time — since the time of President Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, in 1874. They have performed their duties with pride and...
Muncy Shade Tree Commission plants Elm tree
The Muncy Shade Tree Commission recently planted a Princeton American Elm Tree at Waldon Park’s playground area. The tree was selected because it is a very fast growing tree. Linda Stein, a member of Muncy Borough Council, wanted a tree that would shade the tot lot at Waldron Park. Linda was instrumental in the tree design of the newly landscaped Waldron Park. This was the first large tree that the newly formed Muncy Shade Tree Commission has planted this year. Thanks go to the Muncy streets supervisor, Chris Stoodley, and Muncy borough employee Tom Stinerock. Also assisting with excavating were two WBRA employees. PHOTO PROVIDED.
Bottles & Brews XI At Taber Museum August 9th
The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will be holding ‘Bottles & Brews XI’ on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. The event has quickly become a tradition within Lycoming County and serves as a fundraiser for the museum. Attendees will be able to sample a number of craft beers, wines, coffee and tea and the product of many regional and national brewmasters and vintners. Tickets are $45 per person and are in limited supply. Members of the museum receive a $5 discount on each ticket prior to August 5. A ‘Golden Pass’ is available for $60 per person and allows early admittance (6:30 p.m.) to the event. Tickets may be obtained from the museum during operational hours and also through PayPal from the Taber website, http://www.tabermuseum.org.
Keepin’ cool, Montgomery library hosts Splash and Learn Fun with Firefighters
In the midst of a heat wave, children in Montgomery got a chance to cool off and have fun in Heritage Park with a very special activity. On Saturday, July 13, the Montgomery Area Public Library hosted an event called Splash and Learn Fun with Firefighters. The activity was part of the library’s Summer Learning program. The program was held with the help of the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company. This year, it was also promoted by the Muncy Public Library.
Williamsport residents talk about area's discrimination at state commission seminar
Williamsport has better racial relations nowadays but has a way to go with housing and discrimination against people recovering from addiction, attendees at a seminar said this week. “There is a lot of discrimination here. I was born and raised here but it (Williamsport) became known for drug addicts trying...
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