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Bucknell natatorium approved as PIAA swimming and diving competition site
Lewisburg, Pa. — Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium has been approved to remain the site of the PIAA Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming and Diving Championships through 2028, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced this week. Located within the Kenneth Langone Athletics and Recreation Center, Kinney Natatorium opened in October of 2002 and has served as the home of Pennsylvania’s high school swimming and diving championship meet every year since 2005, with the exception of 2021 when the event was relocated due to COVID-related restrictions. The...
City Treasurer's Office highlights programs to help local businesses
Williamsport, Pa. — Resources and funding programs are widely available to help local businesses, nonprofits, and residents, but are they widely known? City Treasurer Kevin Mackey says they aren't. "I think many programs are underutilized," he said. "There seems to be less interest in them over the years. COVID was one reason, but that's not the case now. And if we stop talking about these programs, people won't know they're...
Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Sally White helps her husband of 46 years get dressed, fed and on the bus for the short ride from their home to Third Age Adult Day Center four mornings a week. Preparing 74-year-old Rodger White to leave the house for the day can be...
Little League International earns pair of Telly Awards for excellence in storytelling
South Williamsport, Pa. — For the second consecutive year, Little League International has earned two Telly Awards for videos showcasing the Little League Baseball World Series experience and a highlight of Cuba's first-ever trip to the World Series. “Each year, the Little League Baseball World Series serves as a bucket-list experience for communities all around the world, and we take a lot of pride in showcasing the fun and excitement of what it means to be at the world’s largest youth sports tournament to the...
Baseball Recap: Dynamic duo of Lincoln Diehl and Matt Acor lead Danville to victory
With a playoff game on the line, Danville rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Montoursville Warriors and snuck past 12-11. Winning may never get old, but Danville sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row. Danville...
Williamsport Regional Airport welcomes inaugural flight, revives commercial service
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) — Commercial air service to Lycoming County began on Thursday. The Williamsport Regional Airport announced that commercial air service to the Lycoming County region, as well as surrounding counties, officially began with the inaugural Southern Airways Express flight from Dulles International Airport. The plane landed...
Local florist aims to spread joy and raise mental health awareness
Williamsport, Pa. — A local florist is aiming to create as many flower bouquets, and smiles, as possible. The Petal Parcel, located at 16 Roseville Rd., Williamsport, offers everyday flowers, funeral flower arrangements, flowers for small events, plants, gifts and more. Since she first began the operation in 2023, Heidi Lane, owner of The Petal Parcel, has become dedicated to working with the community, and giving back. ...
Memorial Day observance in Lycoming County
MUNCY, Pa. — Dozens of people lined East Mechanic Street in Muncy for the borough's annual Memorial Day parade. This is the third year for the parade, following a break during the pandemic. When Bill Scott joined the Muncy borough council, he wanted to bring back the show of support for the fallen.
Woman dead after house fire in Lycoming County
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — State police say 75-year-old Joan Stackhouse is dead after a fire broke out at a house that sits off in a wooded area in Lycoming County. It was just after 3 p.m. when members of the Unityville Volunteer Fire Company, along with several other departments, were dispatched to the mobile home along Salem Schoolhouse Road in Jordan Township near Unityville.
Lycoming County craft store closing its doors after 43 years of business
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — "Thanks for 43 years" is on a sign outside the Ben Franklin store in Muncy Creek Township. The craft store will be closing its doors sometime in June. "We had a combination of a general store with a pharmacy, a lot of general merchandise, and over the years, we expanded the store. We were able to increase the size of the departments based upon what the customers wanted," said Gary Peck, owner of Ben Franklin.
Hex Honey Beekeeper Talks Honey and Bees with Elmo and Friends
Generally speaking, when the producers of “Sesame Street” ask you to do an online feature with Elmo, you say yes. Several months ago, 34-year-old entrepreneur Ryan Pardoe, who is an experienced beekeeper and owner of Hex Honey Bees in Milton, received just such a request. Thanks to a...
Weather alert issued for gusty showers in part of Pennsylvania until 2:30 a.m. Monday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:55 a.m. on Monday for gusty showers until 2:30 a.m. for Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Union County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:55 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a gusty shower near...
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