Deciphering symbols etched or craved on tombstones can have specific interpretations or meanings. Examples of such were part of a program presented to the ‘History Buffs’ by Sarah Parrish on July 19. The topic, ‘The Cemeteries of Sullivan County,’ had been researched by Parrish, a ...
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, the United Methodist Churches (UMC) of Picture Rocks and Tivoli welcomed Katherine A. Behrens, the newly appointed pastor. The Hughesville resident is a native of Sawmill Holler near Havre de Grace, MD. The pastor’s former post had been a 19-year stay at the Wallis ...
The beginnings of what is now the Lycoming County Fair, was chronicled by guest speaker David Richards at the fair grounds on July 17, 2021. The Picture Rocks native and historian was introduced by fair president, Rocky Reed, a former high school classmate. Snippets taken from local ...
A bench at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds will honor fair volunteer Melvin E. “Chip” Swisher, Jr. He was born May 27, 1964 in Williamsport to Unityville residents Melvin E. Swisher, Sr., and the late Grace (Holmes) Swisher. A graduate of Hughesville High School class of 1982, Chip was ...
HUGHESVILLE - As the 150th year of the Lycoming County Fair comes to a close on Saturday, July 24, The Luminary spoke with the person at the helm, President Rocky Reed. The president shared his experiences from the time he was a child forward to the present. “As a child, I came with my ...
MUNCY - Quilts made by locals artists and others at the 2021 show hosted by the Muncy Historical Society during their 16th show on July 9 and 10, included the theme challenge ‘Log Cabin Variations.’ Among those The Luminary chose to highlight a select few quilts: An antique quilt by Mrs. ...
With a view of the Susquehanna River and the Hiawatha Paddle Wheel Riverboat, the Lycoming County Women Democrats (LWD) held their annual picnic at the Susquehanna State Park on Thursday, June 24. Based on their community’s public service, two local senior girls were each awarded $400 ...
(Sarah is a Elimsport native, a sophomore English major with a passion for writing and politics. She attends Cedarville University at Cedarville, Ohio.) My friends describe me as someone with strong convictions. I was described as a tattle tale when I was younger. What can I say? I like the ...
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, the Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Company celebrated their 75th anniversary. They welcomed the community into their fire hall to learn about the history of the department with speeches and momentos. A long table was covered with photos of the various trucks and ...
Ordering a beef-burger, whether at a restaurant or calling out your preferred preparation to the family grill-master, how aware are consumers as to time taken to provide one of American’s favorite foods? For those who have never been connected to cattle raising, the first glimmer of ...
