Congratulations to all area graduates, as this week documents the beginning of a very different commencement program for all involved. The Luminary extends our best wishes for the classes of 2020!~ ~ ~ ~ ~Beginning this week, donations will resume in accepting clean clothing and household items ...
The Summer Alive program will not be able to hold their usual activities at the park this summer, but they are providing free, hot, pickup lunches for children and teens through age 18 Mondays throughThursdays until July 30. Registration is required to receive the lunches so be sure to sign ...
The Montgomery Area Public Library will begin to make some of their services available again on Monday, June 1. The transition to fully reopen will happen gradually over time. The first step will be apickup and drop-off service that will allow patrons to borrow pre-selected items and to return ...
Congratulations to Muncy senior Shawn Simmons, who was recognized as Student of the Year during last week's LycoCTC graduation ceremonies. Shawn attended the Automotive Technology program for the last three years and will continue studying in that field at Penn College. Muncy proud, Shawn!~ ~ ~ ...
As the nation observes Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, this year's commemoration will look very different due to coronavirus restrictions. While we may not be able to gather as a community as we have always done, members of the American Legion Bower-Decker Post along with volunteers placed ...
One of my favorite movies is "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," based on a true story about a troubled newspaper journalist and his encounter with Fred Rogers. On May 22, Pennsylvania will be celebrating the second annual 1-4-3 Day in PA in honor of Mr. Rogers. Rogers regularly used "143" ...
Thankfully Lycoming County has been upgraded from Red status to Yellow status, so while there are still restrictions in place we do have more freedom to go places and gather. But even with this upgrade, we are still expected to abide by revise guidelines to keep COVID-19 from spreading. ...
May 8 was the initial reopening of some businesses during the yellow phase of COVID-19 guidelines. Remaining closed are fitness and gyms, massage therapy, hair salons and barbershops. The Lycoming Mall did not reopen as previously anticipated because authorities deemed mall businesses as ...
The Montgomery Area Alumni Association has announced that they are canceling this year's Alumni Banquet that was scheduled for June to keep all of their members safe. However, they will honor the 25th reunion of the class of 1995 and the 50th reunion of the class of 1970 at next year's banquet ...
Throughout this pandemic, much focus has been on supporting the needs of children. Businesses are offering free lunches to school students, and that's very generous, but it begs the question: what about the senior citizens? Are you aware that 83 percent of low-income, food-insecure seniors are ...
