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Rte. 150 closed Friday afternoon near Mill Hall Sheetz due to accident, Lifeflight called
MILL HALL — PA 150 at Mill Hall was closed on Friday afternoon from the Rte. 220 off-ramp to the Sheetz due to a motor vehicle accident with severe injuries. Lifeflight was called. The vehicles involved were a motorcycle and a sedan. Among the stations called were Station 7 Traffic, Beech Creek Ambulance 9, Goodwill Hose Ambulance, Mill Hall, Citizen Hose #6, PennDOT, State Police and Lifeflight #2. This is a developing story; no further information was available as of press time.
Farm’s successes a reminder of importance of small businesses
Pine Creek Seed Farm, between Jersey Shore and Avis, is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s family-owned small business of the year for Eastern Pennsylvania — clearly an accomplishment. We say the scope of this accomplishment is clear because, as we have noted before, small businesses are the engine...
Milton historian reflects on Watergate, identifies similarities surrounding Trump scandals
MILTON — Fifty years ago this summer, Republican President Richard Nixon was embroiled in controversy and subsequently became the first and only U.S. president to resign. His resignation came two years after the Watergate scandal was exposed.
PCT men’s lacrosse earns USILA honor
Penn College’s men’s lacrosse team earned the 2024 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Team Academic Award. It’s the Wildcats second time earning honor after receiving it in 2022. The USILA Team Academic Award is given to any NCAA Division I, II or III men’s lacrosse program who...
BEA’s Albright, CM’s McKeague displayed excellence all year long in softball
If you can’t have one or the other, just have both. For the second consecutive year, Central Mountain graduate pitcher Adalynn McKeague and rising senior pitcher Sierra Albright have been named Express All-Star Pitchers of the Year. McKeague, who was a four-year varsity letter winner for the Wildcats, helped Central Mountain to the program’s first appearance in the PIAA Class 5A semifinal before falling to Thomas Jefferson, 9-8.
Close game was more than beneficial for Montoursville majors
Not every game is smooth sailing when it comes to Little League contests. There’s bumps and moments that test your team where they have to dig down and fight back. Thursday was the latest example of just that for Montoursville. Montoursville’s major softball team defeated Williamsport Area in Thursday’s...
Foundation supports Mill Hall firefighters
MILL HALL — It’s dangerous enough that firefighters are exposed to dense smoke, carbon monoxide and/or gas leaks when fighting fires or responding to emergencies. They should not have to worry about hazardous vehicle exhaust emissions and pollutants from inside their own fire stations. That is the impetus behind the Mill Hall Vol. Fire Co.’s investment in an air cleaning system at its station at Water Street and Peale Avenue in Mill Hall.
Woman born in Muncy celebrates 100th birthday
Betty Logue turned 100 years old on June 14. She is a mother of seven. She lived through the great depression and was born and raised in Muncy in 1924 and is a graduate of Muncy High School. She was married to Harrold Logue; he passed away in 1979. She...
Montoursville major softball title was first since 2011, and third ever
No one on Montoursville’s major softball team was born yet the last time the league won a District 12 title in major softball competition. The girls from that 2011 team are now in their mid-20s. Montoursville has had quality teams since then, but never had one who could hold the District 12 championship banner.
Evangelical Community Hospital announces EMS Provider of the Year
LEWISBURG — Ashley Houtz, advanced EMT, Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS), was recently presented the EMS Provider of the Year Award through Geisinger Medical Center. Emergency medical services (EMS) providers and fellow first responders were recognized for service to their community recently during Geisinger’s EMS Provider of the...
Footsteps to Follow: The waiting room
April was eye surgery month. On two Wednesdays, two weeks apart, I had cataracts removed first from my left eye and then from my right eye. My eyes received what I consider “Bionic Woman” implants that restored vision I had not enjoyed since elementary school. These surgeries were preceded by a long appointment of measuring and testing with various machines and followed by more of the same.
Fiery crash closes Route 54 near Turbotville
TURBOTVILLE — Route 54 at the intersection of County Line Road just east of Turbotville was shut down at around 3 p.m. Friday for a fiery crash involving at least three vehicles. A thick cloud of black smoke could be seen from several miles around as firefighters worked to...
Organization News: Ralpho Library Bridge Club
ELYSBURG — The Tuesday evening bridge club saw the following results. In first place, Glen Wayne and Kristin Davies Croft with 77.08%; second place, Dave And Diane McKinley with 60.42%; third place, Alice Pensyl and Sharon Leisenring with 58.33%; fourth place, Linda Gondal and Dave Broscious with 52.08%; fifth place, Bob Reed and Bill Tyler with 47.92% and others lower.
‘Togetherness and catharsis’: UPMC Family Hospice celebrates third annual butterfly release
UPMC Family Hospice staff and program volunteers hosted an event for community members in remembrance and honor of loved ones who have passed. About 300 people attended the third annual butterfly release celebration at Callie’s Garden, James Short Park, Loyalsock Township. “There’s a palpable sense of togetherness and catharsis...
Golf tip of the week: Refrain from over-reading the putting greens
Most weekend golfers spend too much time scrutinizing the greens when putting. But here’s a simple yet effective tip: your first look is usually correct. When reading a green, focus on two key factors: Correct distance or accuracy. In most cases, either will give you an excellent chance to two-putt.
A name so nice you say it twice: BagelBagel opens for business
LOCK HAVEN — BagelBagel, owned and operated by a local man, Nathan Burns, is selling delicious hand-rolled bagels out of Avenue 209 Coffeehouse. Burns found his love for fresh bagels during his time volunteering at a summer camp. “There was a chef I worked with who would bring in...
YMCA receives $10,000 grant to aid in children's programs
SUNBURY — The Sunbury YMCA has been presented with a $10,000.00 grant from The Community Giving Foundation to aid in the development of their children’s programs. The funding will be used strategically by the Sunbury YMCA to enhance programs provided for the children of the Y’s community and continue in their mission to nourish youth development in the area to better the community for all.
Gloria Jean Caputo
Gloria Jean Caputo, 84, of Williamsport, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was finally reunited with her husband, William L. “Bill” Caputo, Sr., whom she married on July 15, 1961, and her son, William L. Caputo, Jr., both of whom she greatly missed.
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