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When: Wednesday, September 17 at 12:00
noon
Where: First United Methodist Church, 602 S Market St, Muncy
What: Lasagna Dinner
When: Wednesday, September 17, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W 4th St, Williamsport
What: What do you do with volunteers in your garden
When: Saturday September 20th 10 am to noon
Where: Lysock View Complex, 542 County Farm Rd, Montoursville Pa 17754
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be “Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners”
When: September 14, 2025, at 9am
Where: Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be “Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners”
When: September 14, at 10:30am
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport.
What: Worship Service: The sermon will be: “If you can’t be trusted with a Little, who will trust you with More?”
When: September 21, at 9am
Where: Mill Creek
Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be: “If you can’t be trusted with a Little, who will trust you with More?”
When: September 21, 2025, at 10:30 am
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport
What: Worship Service
The sermon title will be: “You Can’t Take It with You”
When: September 28, 2025, at 9am
Where Mill Creek Church, 2255 Warrensville Road, Montoursville
What: Worship Service: The sermon title will be “You Can’t Take It with You””
When: September 28, 2025, at 10:30am
Where: Bethel Church, 717 Kimble Hill Road, Williamsport
What: Hughesville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 35 meeting. Members and prospective members welcome.
When: Monday, October 13th at 6 pm
Where: In the meeting room at 76 North Main Street, Hughesville. What: The Susquehanna Valley Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting.
When: Thursday, September 25th at 6:30 PM Where: Pennsdale United Methodist Church, 658 Village Rd Pennsdale PA.
WHAT: Nancy McCurdy will review Ancestry’s Pro Tools, including the new Networks and Clusters
WHEN: Saturday September 27, 2025
WHERE: Lycoming County Genealogical Society inside the Thomas T. Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA Doors open at 12:30 pm for coffee and snacks; presentation begins at 1 pm.
What: Monthly meeting of American Legion Post #1, Williamsport, When: Tuesday, September 16h at 6 PM Where: Post on 10 East Third Street in Williamsport. All veterans are encouraged to attend.
What: St John Lutheran (Brick) Church, Montgomery will be hosting food trucks in the parking lot.
When: Monday September 15 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Route 405, halfway between Montgomery and Muncy at 196 Brick Church Road.
What: 5K Food Run
When: Saturday, October 11
Where Watsontown Inn 100 Main Street, Watsontown
What: Fall Festival with Sticky Buns, Food Trucks, Basket Raffle, Train & Pony Rides
When: October 4 at 10:00-4:00 PM
Where: St. Marks Church of Lairdsville 6456 Rt. 118 Hwy., Lairdsville, PA
What: Worship Service with Communion by Pastor Dave Harman and Bible Study by Shirley Brown
When: October 5 at 10:30 AM
Where: St. Marks Church of Lairdsville 6456 Rt. 118 Hwy., Lairdsville, PA
Hughesville High School Varsity Sports Scores
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Football
Date: Friday, August 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 6
Montgomery High School: 14
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Volleyball
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 0
Wyalusing Valley High School: 3
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Soccer
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 4
Troy High School: 0
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Tennis
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 5
Bloomsburg High School: 0
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Volleyball
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 3
Montoursville High
School: 2
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Soccer
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 3
Selinsgrove Area High School: 1
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Volleyball
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 3
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School: 0
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Tennis
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 5
Mifflinburg Area High School: 0
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Soccer
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 4
Williamsport Area High School: 1
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Soccer
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 3
Danville Area High School: 4
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Football
Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 32
Towanda Area High School: 0
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Soccer
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 5
Muncy High School: 2
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Volleyball
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 1
Midd-West High School: 3
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Tennis
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 3
Lewisburg High School: 2
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Football
Date: Friday, Sep-
tember 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 6
Loyalsock Township High School: 34
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Soccer
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Result: Win
Hughesville High School: 11
Williamson Senior High School: 2
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Tennis
Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 2
Loyalsock Township High School: 3
Hughesville High School Girls Varsity Volleyball
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 0
Central Mountain High School: 3
Hughesville High School Boys Varsity Soccer
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Result: Loss
Hughesville High School: 2
Southern Columbia Area SD: 3
Muncy Historical Society To Honor Veterans and To Host
Rosie the Riveter: Home
The Muncy Historical Society’s event on Sunday, September 21, at 7 p.m. will be held in the Muncy High School auditorium. The event will begin with the Vintage Gatherers Quilters presenting comforting quilts to veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam Era, and the War on Terrorism. The Society partners with the Vintage Gatherers Quilters, who, together, have become a group under the auspices of the Quilts of Valor Foundation®. The Quilt of Valor effort involves local quilters who provide quilts to honor veterans and service members who have been touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. Quilts of Valor began in 2003 and has evolved to include giving quilts to all veterans touched by war – those who served in various times, wars, and conflicts. Eligible individuals include active-duty National Guard and Reserve members of the US armed forces, as well as living veterans of the armed forces who served during declared wars, conflicts, peacekeeping missions, and counter-terrorism operations. This would include, but not nec-
Front Hero of WWII Presentation
essarily be limited to, veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Beirut, Grenada, Bosnia, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Iraq, Afghanistan, anti-terrorism operations, and terrorism attacks against armed forces personnel.
Immediately following the quilt presentation, Pat Jordan will perform her dramatic portrayal of Rosie the Riveter, homefront hero of World War II. During World War II, millions of men enlisted in the armed services, creating a labor shortage. To meet the demand for labor, millions of people who
were not working at the time, including retired people, students, and women, entered the workforce. Factories were retooled to produce military goods instead of consumer products. For instance, Modecraft, Muncy’s beauty parlor furniture manufacturer, began making life rafts for US Navy ships serving in the Pacific Theater, and the Brewer Brothers’ car dealership was converted into a wire rope facility.
Pat Jordan’s Rosie the Riveter: Home Front Hero of WWII is an entertaining and highly researched one-woman play about the multitude of ‘Rosies’ who worked on the home front during the Second World War.
September 21, to honor our Nation’s veterans and to meet Rosie, a gal from small-town Pennsylvania who will introduce you to her compatriots whose loyalty and dedication have led to the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to those intrepid homefront heroes! The Society’s meetings and events are always open to the public. Call (570) 546-5917 for more information or visit the website www. MuncyHistoricalSociety.org.
This story, performed by Pat Jordan of Heritage Theatre Guild’s Famous American Women Programs, represents not only riveters but also engaging examples of the incredible variety of ways women contributed to the war effort, from riveters and welders to pin-up girls, codebreakers, and much in between. Along with the women, mention should be made of the contributions made by wartime industries, where these women took on the jobs left behind by the soldiers of WWII during the war years, from December 7, 1941, through September 2, 1945, the war’s official end.
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Modecraft, a beauty parlor furniture manufacturer in Muncy, shifted its industry to supply life rafts for US Navy ships serving in the Pacific Theater.
Pat Jordan of Heritage Theatre Guild’s Famous American Women Programs will portray Rosie the Riveter: Home Front Hero of WWII.
I FLY IPT!
Flying out of Williamsport Regional Airport was more a ordable than it was if I would have flown out of some of the other airports that I typically fly out of.
It was just really nice to be able to fly directly to a large airport that had numerous choices for connecting flights. It was great.
— Jeri Sims, IPT Passenger
Yaw, Hamm to Host Annual Senior Expo September 18
MONTOURSVILLE –
State Sen. Gene Yaw (R23) and State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) remind local seniors and caregivers of their annual Senior Expo on Thursday, September 18th in Montoursville.
The free event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 1853 State Route 87, Montoursville, PA, 17754.
“The amount of information out there for our older residents can be overwhelming,” Yaw said. “This free expo brings it all under
one roof so our area senior citizens and their caregivers can ask questions and get answers on the spot.”
“I am excited to offer this expo to help our senior residents learn about different resources and services that are beneficial to them,” said Hamm. “I encourage seniors in my district to come out and take advantage of having all these resources in one place. It is truly a onestop shop and I can guarantee there is something for everyone.”
More than 75 exhib-
itors will be on hand to provide the most current information on programs and services available to Pennsylvania’s older residents.
According to the legislators, the event will provide seniors with information on a wide range of local, state and federal services available to them. Booths will be set up to provide seniors with information on health screenings, transportation and recreation opportunities, insurance, wills and estate planning, senior housing options, hunting and
fishing and many other programs.
Yaw and Hamm also encourage area seniors to bring their unused and expired prescription medications to deposit in a Prescription Drug Take-Back Box, provided by the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office.
All pharmaceutical drugs to be disposed of need to be in a sealed container such as the original bottle or a zip-lock bag. Liquid pharmaceuticals should remain in the original container and personal information should
be removed or blotted out with a permanent marker.
The event will also include document shredding provided by North Central Sight Services. Shredding is limited to two boxes per person and is for personal documents only.
Returning this year is the CarFit program provided by AARP, the American Occupational Therapy Association and Geisinger Medical Center. CarFit checks will be completed in the parking lot and will take approximately 20 min-
utes to complete. During the check, trained professionals work with each senior driver to ensure they “fit” their vehicle properly, by completing a 12-point checklist for maximum comfort and safety.
Interested seniors and caregivers may call 570398-4476 for additional information.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw. com or Rep. Hamm’s website at www.RepJoeHamm.com.
Montoursville, Muncy Churches to Share Priest
Two local Catholic parishes will be brought together in a linkage beginning next month, according to a letter received from the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton.
1300 Church Dr., Muncy
We are blessed to have the following speakers:
9/14 Reverend John Lee
9/21 Perry Reed
9/28 Gary Womelsdorf
Saturday, Sept 20, Prayer Meeting at 11:30 am (bring your lunch) Friday, Sept 26, Country/Bluegrass/ Gospel Music Jam at 6:00 pm. Refreshments after the music. Thank you GEORGE, MICHELE, & MATT for the beautiful flower hedge!
SS 9:15 & Worship 10:30 am
Our Lady of Lourdes, Montoursville, and Resurrection, Muncy, will be part of the linkage which means the two parishes will share a pastor.
“Linked parishes, while remaining independent, are encouraged to do things cooperatively, such as programming, and establish common ministries commit -
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tees where possible,” the letter from the Bishop stated.
Bambera also announced the appointment of Father Sean Carpenter to be the pastor of the new linkage effective Oct. 1.
“Father Carpenter brings with him a deep commitment to priestly ministry, pastoral care, and collaborative leadership. I am confident he will be able to guide both communities with wisdom, compassion, and a heart rooted in the Gospel,” he wrote.
The move, according to the letter, was prompted by several factors.
“Over the last five years, the Diocese of Scranton has been working to create vibrant expressions of parish life rooted in the life of Jesus Christ through our Vision 2030 Pastoral
Planning Process,” Bambera said.
“As we strive to be a ‘mission-driven’ church, we must acknowledge and confront the significant challenges we face together, including a fewer number of parishioners, aging buildings and infrastructure, financial challenges, and a diminishing number of priests,” he added.
The change was also necessary due to a reconfiguration of priestly assignments in the Williamsport Deanery. Father Michael S. McCormick, who currently serves as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, has accepted the new pastoral assignment of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Bastress, and Saint Luke Parish, Jersey Shore, both of which have been served in recent
months by a temporary administrator who can no longer continue in that role, Bambera said.
“As we respond to this movement of clergy within our Diocese, I wish to acknowledge with deep gratitude the generosity and collaboration of our priests. They continue to demonstrate true pastoral care by taking on new responsibilities and serving where they are most needed,” he explained.
He noted that the decision is the very first step in a process that will require the involvement and engagement of parishioners at both churches.
“There will be questions and choices that will need prayerful discernment - most significantly an updated weekend Mass schedule,” the Bishop
told the parishioners.
“The Pastoral and Finance Councils of both Resurrection Parish and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will be engaged this coming week to begin the important work of discerning how best to implement this linkage and develop a sustainable Mass schedule that can be supported by only one priest,” he wrote in the letter.
“I understand that change can be difficult and that adjustments to long-standing schedules and traditions may feel like a loss. But I also believe that, with faith and openness, new possibilities for growth and vitality can emerge. We are being called to “carry our cross” togethernot simply as isolated parishes, but as one church, united in mission,” Bambera said.
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New Exploremores Girl Scout Sandwich Cookie Joins Nationwide Lineup for 2026 Season
Harrisburg, PA (September 2025) – Today, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announced that Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, will join the lineup for the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with the flavors
of chocolate, marshmallow,, Exploremores reflect the spirit of exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout.
Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA will offer the Exploremores cookie throughout our 30-county footprint, both online and in person at local
cookie booths, during the upcoming 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season alongside fan favorites like Thin Mints, Trefoils and Caramel deLites.
While earning skill-building badges through the Cookie program, girls acquire leadership and entre-
preneurial tools needed for brighter futures, mastering the ability to set goals, make decisions, manage money, develop people skills, and learn business ethics.
Every purchase of Exploremores—and the entire lineup of
East Lycoming elementary to celebrate 100th anniversary
By MARK MARONEY mmaroney@sungazette.com
George A. Ferrell Elementary School in Picture Rocks will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sept. 26. Ferrell Elementary will celebrate its century of education along with Picture Rocks which is celebrating its
150th anniversary. Celebrations at Ferrell are still being finalized by Mrs. Laura Barondeau and the PTAC.
It is expected to include opening of the time capsule behind the cornerstone, presentations from local historians, and other engaging history activities for students and staff.
The building will also be open to the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on that Saturday, Sept. 27.
“As a former American History teacher, I am very eager to see what is in that capsule,” said Dr. Mark Stamm, superintendent of East Lycoming School District.
In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge was in
the White House; the Scopes Monkey Trial took place; bootlegging during prohibition of alcohol led to ill-gotten fortune for the notorious Al Capone; the movie “The Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney was on screen in black and white, and “The Great Gatsby” novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald was released.
Bocce Ball Scores
September Scores End of Year
Placement
Carol Perry 8 1st Place Sharon Ulmer 17
Sharon Ulmer 7 2nd Place Nancy Phoenix 15
Nancy Phoenix 6 3rd Place Don Burkhart 13
Dottie Bennett 6 4th Place Carol Perry 11
Don Burkhart 5 4th Place Dottie Bennett 11
Walt Davis 4 5th Place Carol Morgan 10
Carol Morgan 3 6th Place Jackie Blair 9
Jackie Blair 2 6th Place Walt Davis 9
I would like to thank everyone that played this year especially all our subs, without your help we would not have made the year this year. If anyone is interested in learning how to play and would love to join us please call me (Dorothy Thomas 570-494-3298) or Connie Foresman ( 570-419-2011).
iconic Girl Scout Cookies—helps girls unbox a world of possibilities, one cookie at a time. All proceeds from cookie sales stay local with Girl Scout councils and troops to help fund life-changing programs and experiences all year long.
The official Girl Scout Cookie season will kick off in January.
Fall Home Improvement: Getting Your Home Ready for the Season Ahead
As the days grow shorter and cooler, fall brings with it the perfect opportunity for homeowners to shift their attention from summer upkeep to preparing for the chal-
lenges of the coming winter. While it may be tempting to put off projects until spring, tackling them now can save money, increase efficiency, and protect your home from damage. From outdoor maintenance to energy-saving upgrades, here are key improvements to consider this autumn.
1. Inspect and Clean Gutters
Leaves are the
hallmark of fall, but they can wreak havoc if allowed to pile up in gutters. Clogged gutters can cause water to back up under shingles, leak into basements, or freeze into damaging ice dams once winter arrives. A thorough cleaning in October or November clears away debris and ensures water flows freely. While you’re at it, inspect seams and downspouts for leaks,
and make sure they direct water at least five feet away from your foundation.
2. Seal Up Drafts and Leaks
A home loses the most energy through gaps around doors, windows, and in the attic. Weatherstripping and caulking are inexpensive fixes that can drastically cut heating costs. For older homes, adding insulation to attics and crawlspaces
provides one of the best returns on investment. Homeowners can also schedule a professional energy audit to pinpoint where air loss is occurring.
3. Service the Heating System
Before the first frost, it’s wise to call a professional to inspect your furnace or boiler. Routine maintenance includes changing filters, checking vents, and ensuring carbon
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monoxide detectors are working properly. This not only improves efficiency but also reduces the risk of costly breakdowns when temperatures drop. If your system is more than 15 years old, consider replacing it with a high-efficiency unit that can pay for itself in energy savings over time.
4. Check the Roof
Autumn is a great time to scan your roof for cracked or missing shingles. Small issues now can turn into leaks under heavy snow or ice. Pay close attention to flashing around chimneys and skylights, as these are common points of water intrusion. If you’re uncomfortable climbing up, many roofing contractors offer inspections at a modest cost.
zen pipes.
6. Maintain Landscaping
5. Protect Outdoor Spaces
Decks, patios, and driveways all need attention before winter weather sets in. Wood decks should be power washed and sealed to prevent moisture damage. Concrete and asphalt driveways benefit from sealing cracks that could expand when water freezes. Don’t forget to drain and store hoses, and shut off exterior water valves to prevent fro-
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Raking leaves isn’t just about keeping the yard tidy — leaving thick mats of leaves on the lawn can suffocate grass. Mulching leaves into the soil can provide nutrients, while trimming trees and shrubs away from the house reduces the risk of branches breaking onto roofs during storms. Planting bulbs now ensures a burst of color when spring returns.
7. Upgrade Lighting and Safety Features
With daylight fading earlier, good lighting becomes crucial around
entrances, driveways, and walkways. Installing motion-sensing lights or upgrading to energy-efficient LEDs improves both safety and security. Indoors, test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries. Fireplaces should also be cleaned and inspected before use.
8. Organize and Declutter Fall is a natural season for fresh starts. Decluttering garages, basements, and closets before the holidays makes life easier when winter weather keeps everyone indoors. Storing seasonal equipment like lawnmow-
ers, patio furniture, and gardening tools properly extends their lifespan.
9. Consider Energy-Smart Upgrades If your budget allows, autumn is a great time to make bigger investments in efficiency. Installing a smart thermostat helps control heating costs. Replacing drafty windows with doubleor triple-pane units can cut energy bills significantly. Solar panels, though more expensive, may come with local incentives that make them worth the long-term payoff.
A Season of Preparation
While spring often gets the spotlight for home improvement, fall may be the most important season for proactive maintenance. A weekend spent cleaning gutters, sealing leaks, or insulating pipes can prevent thousands of dollars in repairs later. More than that, it ensures that your home is a warm, safe haven throughout the colder months. By tackling these tasks now, you can enjoy the beauty of autumn worry-free, knowing your home is ready for whatever winter brings.
World of Little League® Museum Earns Top Five Finish in 2025
Newsweek Fans’ Choice Award for Best Baseball Museum
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (August 27, 2025) – With some exciting new exhibits on display and a bucket-list destination for fans from all around the world, the World of Little League® Museum has officially been named a winner in the 2025 Newsweek Fans’ Choice Awards contest for Best Baseball Museums of 2025, earning the No. 4 spot on the
list.
“As we round out another memorable and exciting World Series tournament, it’s an honor to have our Museum recognized as one of the Top Five Baseball Museums of the year,” said Adam Thompson, Director of the World of Little League Museum.
“Whether you are an avid baseball fan looking to learn about
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the history of the program, or a young family driving through the state looking for somewhere to let your kids run around and have fun, our Museum is a place that everyone can feel welcome and learn about the incredible moments that only happen in Little League. We are grateful to the fans who voted for us and appreciate the opportunity to be recognized alongside these other incredible museums.”
Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the World of Little League Museum celebrates the past, present, and future of the Little League® program and the millions of young athletes who have worn the Little League patch since 1939. Through rich storytelling, interactive exhibits, and treasured artifacts, the museum highlights the global impact of Little League, while preserving the moments and
memories that have shaped generations of players, families, and fans.
Nominees for this award were editorially driven with contributions from a panel of
journalists and sports fans. The final list is determined by Newsweek editors. During a 28-day voting window, readers had the opportunity to vote once per category, per day.
Public Plays Important Role in Monitoring EHD
EHD, a viral disease that’s often fatal to white-tailed deer, has hit some parts of the country extremely hard this year.
In Pennsylvania, EHD has been confirmed in a handful of counties in the northwestern part of the state. But the Game Commission also has investigated reports of dead deer in southwestern and southeastern Pennsylvania, where test results are pending. The public is encouraged to report sick or dead deer, especially if several are found dead in the same area and the cause of death is not apparent. The Pennsylvania Game Commission can be contacted, round the clock, at 1-833-PGCWILD (1-833-742-9453).
Public reports allow the Game Commission to further investigate and track EHD outbreaks.
EHD, or epizootic hemorrhagic disease, is spread to deer when they are bitten by infected midges, small insects often called “no-see-ums.”
Because EHD is spread by midges, it emerges in late summer and remains a threat to deer until temperatures drop and the midges die off, usually at the first hard frost. But in local areas where EHD is present, deer mortality can be severe. So far this year, EHD has been detected in: Butler County, Muddy Creek Township Erie County, Mill Creek Township Lawrence County, Slip-
pery Rock Township
Mercer County, Liberty and Shenango townships
EHD is one of two viruses spread by biting midges that cause hemorrhagic disease in Pennsylvania deer. The related bluetongue virus (BT), which historically has been less common in Pennsylvania, has similar impacts. Infected deer often develop clinical signs about seven days after infection and die soon after. Signs include swelling of the face or neck, loss of appetite, lethargy, weakness, lameness, respiratory distress, fever and excessive salivation. Some deer survive the initial infection and can develop chronic signs like hoof
cracks or overgrowth. There is currently no treatment for EHD or BT infections in wild deer, and for diseases spread by insects, wildlife management options are limited. However, local deer populations often rebound within two to three years following an outbreak.
Neither EHD or BT has been detected in Pennsylvania elk, and elk are considered less susceptible to infection.
Both EHD and BT virus can infect domestic livestock. Reports of sick livestock should be directed to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at 717-7722852.
193.9% AVERAGE RETURN AT RESALE: GARAGE DOOR REPLACEMENT
Replacing a garage door may not be the most exciting house update, but it yields some of the highest returns when it comes to resale value. The average cost of replacing a 16’ x 7’ garage door is $4,513 with an average resale value of $8,751.
188.1% ENTRY DOOR REPLACEMENT
RETURN AT RESALE:
The entry door is one of the first things a potential buyer sees when entering your home. The average cost of replacing a front door with a steel door and dual-pane half-glass panel is $2,355 with an average resale value of $4,430.
We have your memories and we want you to have them back. Many photographs have been dropped off for publication, some as far back as 2003. Please stop at the East Lycoming Shopper and News office to pick them up. Our office is located on Rt. 405 between Muncy and Hughesville. Don’t allow your photos to be thrown away.
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COLLECTIBLES
* ANTIQUES * BARN FINDS
Dated 1919 Tulip Quilt; Vintage Fabric Quilt Tops;Setof6CaneSeatChairs;SelectionofVintagePictures and Prints; Large Family Bibles; Humpback Trunk; Plasticville Rural Unit #RU-3 Set; Wooden Slaw Board; Fancy Victorian Hall Tree w/ Lift Seat; Barn Lantern; CopperWash Boilers; Granite Canners; Blue Canning Jars; Mission Oak Book Shelf; Brass Bucket; Coleman Camp Lantern; Frey’s HardwareMuncy Carpenter Apron; C.I. Double Gas Burner; 2pc High Back Bedroom Suite; Empire Chest of Drawers; Victorian High Dropfront Desk; Vintage Wooden Dart Board; Vintage Hair Dryer; Childs Oak Youth Chair; Cast Iron Cook Pots; Milch Cans; Metal Greyhound Wagons; Wooden Porch Swing; Wicker Fernery; Clay Flower Pots; Metal Sprinkling Can; Hoosier Kitchen Cupboard; 1 Door Drysink; Paper Seasonal Decorations; Early Local Post Card/ Trade Card Albums; Wooden Coca-Cola Yellow Paint Bottle Case; Oak Washstand w/ Towel Bar; Singer Treadle Sewing Machine; Vintage Bikes & Bike Frames; Cast Iron Water Heater Stand; Oak Square Top Parlor Stand; Vintage Alum. Frame Porch Furniture; Fishing Rod & Reels;Fenwick Metal Bait Can; Hoyt Left Hand Compound Bow; Wright & McGill Rod Co. 4pc Bamboo Fly Rod Set [Ptd Apr 12, 1939]; A&P Vintage Tins; Heintz 57 Metal Coffee Can; Metal Water Pitcher; Charles Parker 4in Bench Vise; Hand & Garden Tools; Vintage School Supplies; Various Step Ladders; Early Wooden Carved Childs Puppet; 2 Weight Wall Clock; Spoon Collection; 2pc Victorian Parlor Set;Dropleaf Table; Oak Dresser w/ Mirror; Block Plane; Wooden Bench; Vintage Cooler; Stoneware Mixing Bowls; Metal Perfection Heaters; Valley Farms Metal Porch Box; Wooden Sleds; Wooden Shutters; Cross Stitch George & Martha Washington Pictures; Enterprise Cherry Seeder; Shredded Wheat Wooden Crate; School Slate; Wooden Crates; Plus Many More Items Yet To Be Found !
Kitchen cabinets & electric stove, countertop $500 OBO, Metal cabinets $150, Slide-in stove, beautiful cond. $300, Double bowl vanity with seamless countertop, faucets included - $400, 2 single vanities - $100 each, fiberglass white tub with walls$150, 570-295-1304
Medical stretcher with folding legs to go in a minivan - $200, call for details 570-220-1563
For sale like new Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor, 42” cut with snow thrower attachment (never used). All manuals. 570-538-5265 after 6pm.
8 ft. pool table & ball return, coin or key - $500 OBO, 570-584-3125
USED RAILROAD TIES
Keystone Tarp Co. Sales & Service. Also Tarps For Sale. 570-435-0752
6028-Musical
Items
Kimball Viennese Classic Baby Grand Piano with humidifier and bench. Ebony black. Slight cracking in finish on one side. $2,600. Please leave message 570-971-7792.
6044-Wanted to Buy
ßBuying Jewelry Galoreß Pre-1960’s glitzy & gaudy vintage costume & designer jewelry, estate jewelry, antique jewelry, gold jewelry (old & new), sterling jewelry, sterling silver items, gold jewelry, old silver dollars, & much more! CALL THE JEWELRY LADY - Linda 570-295-0622 or 570-295-4013 Thank You!
Looking to buy vintage Little League publications. Rule books, World Series programs, training manuals. Desire vintage items 1940 - 1980. Contact me with what you have, (925) 788-6356
Buying Old Posters, Paintings, Toys, Coins & Lighting. Watches, Jewelry, Indian Relics, Swords, Bayonets. Callahan’s Antiquities, 381 Broad St. Montoursville, 570-368-2597. CAGA Certified Appraisers. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11-5.
6046-Firearms/ Hunting
BROWNING CITORI SUPERLIGHT 12 GA. AND LOCKING GUN CABINETS FOR SALE CALL 570-916-3424
Agriculture
6502-Coal
ANTHRACITE COAL DELIVERY
Delivering all sizes of coal. $395/ton, Treverton Rice Coal $345/ton, 2 ton minimum, price includes delivery. Bagged coal $11/50 lb bag. Robbins Coal 570-546-8301
Agriculture
6506-Farm Machinery
1959 Shaw Tractor Garage stored and in excellent shape. Recently completely restored. Painted, new tires, motor overhauled, new brakes, new clutch, gas engine. $4,500. 570-295-9308
6512-Fire Wood
Anthony M. Lorson Oak Fire Wood: cut & split, seasoned, ready to burn. Polewood is green dead mix. 570-398-2304
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH @ 9AM
EXHIBIT: FRI. SEPT. 26TH 9AM TO 5PM & SALE DAY AT 7AM
LIVE / IN-PERSON AUCTION
HELD @ OUR GALLERY LOCATED AT 3530 LYCOMING CREEK ROAD, COGAN STATION PA 17728
APPROX. 355+ CATALOGUED LOTS TO INCLUDE 200+/- FIREARMS
MANY OF WHICH ARE NEW OR IN EXCELLENT
CONDITION SUCH AS: HAND GUNS
KIMBER, S&W, COLT, RUGER & OTHERS LONG ARMS
CADEX, BARRETT, REMINGTON, WINCHESTER, RUGER, WEATHERBY, STEYR, HENRY & OTHERS
2004 KUBOTA L4630 TRACTOR (SELLS AT 12 NOON) W/ FRONT END LOADER (202+ HOURS) ALSO A BUSH HOG BX650 BOX SCRAPER RELATED ITEMS
WIN. CANNON, LOTS OF AMMO, SCOPES, KNIVES, NED SMITH & OTHER PRINTS, ETC.
SCAN FOR WEBSITE LINK TO PHOTOS & CATALOG
ABSENTEE & PHONE BIDS ACCEPTED! NO ONLINE BIDDING THIS AUCTION
SMITH FARM AUCTION
Located at the Late Carl S. Smith Farm Located at 664 Hillside Road, Danville,Pa.; From Washingtonville Blinker light follow Rt254 towards Jerseytown approx 1.3 miles turning onto Blee Hill Road and follow 1.5 miles to Hillside Road and follow to auction site. Signs posted day of sale.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Starting at 5:00 pm
COLLECTIBLES * FURNITURE *
HOUSEHOLD
Poinsettia Peanut Butter Glasses [ 10- Black Centers, 4- Orange Centers]; Upholstered Living Room Suite; Corellware Dishes; H.L.Hyssong- Bloomsburg #8 Crock; Crocks; Green Ironstone Set; Boston Rocker; Bedroom Suite; Various Small Electric Appliances; Oak Table & Chair Set; Pyrex Bowl w/ Lid; Kitchen Items; Step Stool; LP Records; Crosley Radio; End Stand and Coffee Table; Singer Sewing Machine; APPLIANCES: Frigidaire Refrigerator; Range; Dishwasher; Maytag 2 Spd washer & Maytag Centenial Dryer; Hoover Upright Vac & Carpet Cleaner; Baskets; Fenton Hobnail Glass Shoe; Zoomer Electric Wheelchair w/ Battery [ Used Few Times Like New]; Blaze Oragne Hunting Outfit; Carhart Jackets; Carnival Glass Bowl; Vintage Ladies Bike; Christmas Decorations; White Metal Kitchen Cart; Infered Heater; Table Clothes; Lace Pillow Covers; Squeezo; Quoits w/ Pins; Igloo Cooler; Picnic Basket; 20in Windmachine Fan; Metal Lunch Box; 1959 Machine & Tooling Book; Wooden Keg Bank; White Knob Basket; Pocket Knives; Rodney Kent Aluminum Tulip Pattern Hammered Wares; Doll Crib; 1961 Era Dolls; Blankets & Linens; Glass Carboys; McCoy Pottery Cream & Brown Wares; Bikes; Plus Many More Items Of Interest!!
FARM MACHINERY * TOOLS
John Deere 1120 WFE Diesel Tractor w/ Loader; John Deere #1207 Haybine; New Holland #55 5 Bar Hay Rake; New Holland 565 Square Baler; 2 wheel Hay Wagon; H&S 1150 Ground Drive Manure Spreader; John Deere Gas Log Splitter; John Deere 350 Dozer/ Crawler; New Idea Ground Drive Manure Spreader [ Needs Work]; Bad Boy- MZ Magnum K-1740 Zero Turn Mower; TroyBilt “Horse” Rototiller; Mantis Tiller; Generac Generator; Electric Motor Cement Mixer; Small Machinest Metal Lathe; Clarke Floor Drill Press; Lincoln AC-220 Stick Welder; DeWalt Surface Planer; Old Milch Can; Wolf’s Head Can; Hand & Garden Tools; HD Meat Hooks; Butcher Steels; Butcher Knives; Beam Scale; Metal Spring Scale; Small Electrical Power Tools; Selection of Farm Hardware; Old Bench; John Deere 17th Edition Care of Farm Machinery Books; Electric Fencers; Various Tool Boxes; Craftsman Shop Vac; Extension Ladder; Stepladder; Metal Gun Safe; Ten Point Steath X-2 Crossbow w/ Hunting Shafts; Plus Many More Items Of Interest!!
Seasoned Oak Firewood 2 years. Also outdoor furnace wood volume discount. 570-772-2352
Transportation
7000-Autos
The Fairfield Auto Group Williamsport, Montoursville, Montgomery, Lewisburg. 1-888-53-4CARS fairfieldautogroup.com
VAN CAMPEN
Dodge-Chrysler-JeepRam Trucks ¯ 601 W. 3rd St. 570-326-0567 www.vancampen motors.com
7012-Motorcycles
2023 FXST 107 cu-in, 6 speed, $2,500 in after market parts. Only 59 miles. $13,100 cash firm!! Call Chris 272-404-5426
7018-RV’s for Sale
2017 24 FT. CLASS C MOTORHOME. Mercedes Sprinter diesel by Thor. 14,000 original miles, like new, $74,900. Call for details 570-916-2162
Transportation
7030-Vehicles Wanted
ßA Cash Buyerß
For Unwanted Cars, Trucks, Vans, Farm Machinery. Any Condition. Call 570-772-3661 or 570-772-5625
ATTENTION:
B&C AUTO WRECKERS will now pay top dollar for your unwanted cars, trucks & equipment. Licensed & professional service. Removal Service Available. Call for details 570-547-1040.
PAYING TOP DOLLAR!!
For your dead or alive junk cars, trucks, vans, etc. FREE REMOVAL. 570-337-8996
Service/Repair
7512-Auctioneers
HASSINGER
$2.599
Anti-Gel Available at extra cost CASH 125 gal. minimum
Prices Subject To Change Without Notice “You’re Saving Money If You’re Using Ace”
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7715-Roofing
Check out the employment listings in the classifieds and uncover a realm of possibilities, one of which is sure to be the right fit for you. 570-584-2134
