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May 24, 2013
Heritage, history, nature
MUNCY - Offering both nature and a rich history, Heritage Park and Nature Trail was dedicated earlier this week by the Muncy Historical Society.
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MUNCY - Offering both nature and a rich history, Heritage Park and Nature Trail was dedicated earlier this week by the Muncy Historical Society.
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May 24, 2013
YWCA program receives national excellence award
The YWCA's Liberty House program, which helps struggling women and children get back on their feet, recently received the Society for Public Health Education's 2013 Program Excellence Award.
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The YWCA's Liberty House program, which helps struggling women and children get back on their feet, recently received the Society for Public Health Education's 2013 Program Excellence Award.
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May 24, 2013
Analyst: State needs pension reform now
Pennsylvania's public employees' pension problem is a growing "toxic" situation that will affect generations if reforms are not made, according to a Pennsylvania Economy League pension expert who spoke Thursday at a local issues forum at the Genett...
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Pennsylvania's public employees' pension problem is a growing "toxic" situation that will affect generations if reforms are not made, according to a Pennsylvania Economy League pension expert who spoke Thursday at a local issues forum at the Genett...
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May 24, 2013
Commissioners OK job reclassifications
Lycoming County commissioners approved several job reclassifcations Thursday ranging in multiple departments throughout county governmen.
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Lycoming County commissioners approved several job reclassifcations Thursday ranging in multiple departments throughout county governmen.
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May 24, 2013
Indian carving under siege from insects, weather
After 23 years of standing guard to the entrance of Brandon Park near Market and Hepburn streets, the Indian Chief carving Woapalanne is showing his age.
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After 23 years of standing guard to the entrance of Brandon Park near Market and Hepburn streets, the Indian Chief carving Woapalanne is showing his age.
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May 24, 2013
Penn College offers medical assistant program at two locations
Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering two medical assistant programs beginning in mid-September at the Main Campus in Williamsport and at the North Campus in Wellsboro.
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Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering two medical assistant programs beginning in mid-September at the Main Campus in Williamsport and at the North Campus in Wellsboro.
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May 23, 2013
Cent. Pa. students try to hopscotch to record
Students at a central Pennsylvania elementary school slated to close hope they can hopscotch their way into the Guinness Book of World Records before the school's doors are shut for good.
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Students at a central Pennsylvania elementary school slated to close hope they can hopscotch their way into the Guinness Book of World Records before the school's doors are shut for good.
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May 21, 2013
Awards bestowed upon Penn College's May graduates
More than 875 students petitioned to graduate at the conclusion of the spring semester, and three commencement ceremonies were held May 17 and 18 at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport.
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More than 875 students petitioned to graduate at the conclusion of the spring semester, and three commencement ceremonies were held May 17 and 18 at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport.
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May 21, 2013
Christine Smith
Born on January 2, 1919 in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John J. Szybist and Katherine Zielewicz Szybist.
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Born on January 2, 1919 in Williamsport, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John J. Szybist and Katherine Zielewicz Szybist.
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May 17, 2013
Lasting memories of WWII
They are family, friends, and neighbors. They are remembered on banners above our streets and forever etched in veterans' memorials from Montoursville to Williamsport to Towanda.
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They are family, friends, and neighbors. They are remembered on banners above our streets and forever etched in veterans' memorials from Montoursville to Williamsport to Towanda.
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May 17, 2013
Newville's Kendra Bitner joins honor society at Lycoming College
Kendra Bitner, a junior corporate communications major from Newville, on April 18 was inducted into Sigma Beta Delta, the honor society for business students at Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa.
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Kendra Bitner, a junior corporate communications major from Newville, on April 18 was inducted into Sigma Beta Delta, the honor society for business students at Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa.
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May 17, 2013
Adam Schraf Named PD At CHR WVRT (V97)/Williamsport, Pa
Adam Schraf has been named PD of CHR WVRT /Williamsport, PA, starting in June. He will join V97 from Clear Channel Media and Entertainment -Harrisburg, where he served as a Traffic Reporter for Total Traffic Network .
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Adam Schraf has been named PD of CHR WVRT /Williamsport, PA, starting in June. He will join V97 from Clear Channel Media and Entertainment -Harrisburg, where he served as a Traffic Reporter for Total Traffic Network .
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May 14, 2013
No Injuries in Four-Vehicle Crash on Route 220
No Injuries in Four-Vehicle Crash on Route 220 - Four motorists and two passengers did not sustain injuries following an accident over the weekend in Piatt Township.
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No Injuries in Four-Vehicle Crash on Route 220 - Four motorists and two passengers did not sustain injuries following an accident over the weekend in Piatt Township.
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May 12, 2013
Rejoice! New Nicolas Cage project announced and Nic being political and shit.
The film is based on purported true events. In 1953 Williamsport, PA, 32 people inexplicably disappear on the opening night of the posh Grand Hotel.
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The film is based on purported true events. In 1953 Williamsport, PA, 32 people inexplicably disappear on the opening night of the posh Grand Hotel.
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May 12, 2013
3 found in vehicle behind former police academy with crack cocaine, police say
Three north-central Pennsylvania residents were caught in Reading's City Park with crack cocaine early Saturday, city police said.
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Three north-central Pennsylvania residents were caught in Reading's City Park with crack cocaine early Saturday, city police said.
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May 11, 2013
Mirabito ready to kickoff EMS Week 2013
State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, is gearing up to educate the public about EMS Week - a national celebration to honor Emergency Medical Service workers - with a healthy communities event in South Williamsport.
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State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, is gearing up to educate the public about EMS Week - a national celebration to honor Emergency Medical Service workers - with a healthy communities event in South Williamsport.
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May 10, 2013
Cannes: Nicolas Cage Checks Into 'Hotel 33'
Foresight Unlimited , Envision Entertainment and Emmett/Furla Films are gearing up with their third project together after 2 Guns and Lone Survivor .
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Foresight Unlimited , Envision Entertainment and Emmett/Furla Films are gearing up with their third project together after 2 Guns and Lone Survivor .
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May 10, 2013
Great Finance News
Last year, I approached City Council to join for the first time a health care insurance cooperative.
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Last year, I approached City Council to join for the first time a health care insurance cooperative.
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May 10, 2013
Sold: California Translator, Control Of KQV/Pittsburgh, Idaho AM
FAMILY STATIONS, INC. is selling FM translator K290AG/STOCKTON, CA to KNOX, INC.
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FAMILY STATIONS, INC. is selling FM translator K290AG/STOCKTON, CA to KNOX, INC.
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May 09, 2013
Driver was Transporting $150K-$200K in Heroin, Expert Testifies
A Harrisburg man is free on $1 million bail and has been ordered to stand trial on felony drug charges after a preliminary hearing Thursday in Phoenixville.
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A Harrisburg man is free on $1 million bail and has been ordered to stand trial on felony drug charges after a preliminary hearing Thursday in Phoenixville.
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May 08, 2013
Discarded Drug Lab Supplies Found
Officers in Old Lycoming Township are trying to find the ones who dumped a methamphetamine lab in a wooded area.
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Officers in Old Lycoming Township are trying to find the ones who dumped a methamphetamine lab in a wooded area.
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May 08, 2013
Ray of Light Awards 2013
Join us in the theatre, then on WNEP2, for the best-of-the-best in high school stage productions! 21 productions from 12 area schools are hoping to grab a hold of their own Ray of Light! The event is conceived, adjudicated and produced by Williamsport's Community Theatre League .
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Join us in the theatre, then on WNEP2, for the best-of-the-best in high school stage productions! 21 productions from 12 area schools are hoping to grab a hold of their own Ray of Light! The event is conceived, adjudicated and produced by Williamsport's Community Theatre League .
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May 07, 2013
Crews Battle Fire And Water Problems
Authorities say the water main broke when crews opened the fire hydrant. According to firefighters, that break caused a delay of five or 10 minutes in getting water on the fire.
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Authorities say the water main broke when crews opened the fire hydrant. According to firefighters, that break caused a delay of five or 10 minutes in getting water on the fire.
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May 07, 2013
Student earns spot in Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band
The 66th annual festival was held over three days at Mansfield University, concluding March 17 with a concert conducted by Lt.
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The 66th annual festival was held over three days at Mansfield University, concluding March 17 with a concert conducted by Lt.
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May 07, 2013
May 7, 2013
Crews from Lycoming County were called out around five this morning to fight a structure fire in Williamsport.
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Crews from Lycoming County were called out around five this morning to fight a structure fire in Williamsport.
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