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Unfortunately we are having a very dry summer and the grass is like straw. I was walking outside locally in the last week or two and the grass was crunching under my feet like leaves do in the fall. Please be really careful with any type of fire outside right now. Whether you’re having ...

Burger Burn

Burger Burns are held in the rear parking lot of the Glenn Sharrow American Legion Post in Hughesville. As long as weather permits, perhaps with tent protection, the weekly event will continue. Check their Facebook page for dates and times. Pictured left to right are manager Pam Wagner and bar ...

From Boise to Muncy—Memoirs, Pt. 2

Editor's note-In the Oct. 15, 1953 issue of the Luminary, the first installment of four articles written by then 76-year-old Muncy native Paul Shoemaker recorded his early memories of Muncy. Mr. Shoemaker left Muncy around 1913, but had always maintained a close association through heavy ...

From Boise to Muncy—Memoirs

Editor's note-In the Oct. 15, 1953 issue of the Luminary, the first installment of four articles written by then 76-year-old Muncy native Paul Shoemaker recorded his early memories of Muncy. Mr. Shoemaker left Muncy about 1913, but had always maintained a close association through heavy ...

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Peeks at the Past

Friday, Jan 11, 1884 Our musical townsmen, Thomas Lloyd and Prof. Preston Gowers have both composed some excellent music during the past few months. Since New Year’s the sleighing has been extraordinarily good. More than 2392 cases of tobacco were shipped from Jersey Shore last ...

Peeks at the Past

The Muncy Luminary and Lycoming County Advertiser Thursday, Jan 4, 1924 100 years ago Miss Ruth Greenway, aged 19, Williamsport, was struck by a motor car driven by Anne Baldwin, also of Williamsport, Thursday evening. Saturday’s Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin said: While enroute ...

Peeks at the Past

1913 The Muncy high school football team played its last game of the season at the Polo grounds Thanksgiving afternoon and was again victorious. The opposing school was Saint Joseph of Williamsport. Mrs. Homer J. Edwards is entertaining a party of Williamsport ladies today at her home on ...

Peeks at the Past

1875 Now that gas is assured who will organize a water company? At the close of institute on Thursday afternoon, Prof. Gahan, county superintendent, was presented by the teachers present with a gold watch and chain. The proceeds of the fair held by the Villigant Fire Company last week ...

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From Boise to Muncy—Memoirs, Pt. 2

Editor's note-In the Oct. 15, 1953 issue of the Luminary, the first installment of four articles written by then 76-year-old Muncy native Paul Shoemaker recorded his early memories of Muncy. Mr. Shoemaker left Muncy around 1913, but had always maintained a close association through heavy ...

From Boise to Muncy—Memoirs

Editor's note-In the Oct. 15, 1953 issue of the Luminary, the first installment of four articles written by then 76-year-old Muncy native Paul Shoemaker recorded his early memories of Muncy. Mr. Shoemaker left Muncy about 1913, but had always maintained a close association through heavy ...

Area man catches 28-inch fish

Calvin Campbell and a friend were fishing in the Little Muncy Creek Sunday, June 28, between 8-9 p.m. when he caught a 28-inch yellow channel catfish. Although he feels very fortunate Calvin says it is quite unusual for yellow channel catfish to be found in the smaller creek and is curious as ...

Deeds 6.17

(EDITOR'S NOTE: As the Lycoming County Register and Recorder's office gradually reopens, the Muncy Luminary resumes publication of deed transactions beginning with transactions in early March when the pandemic and the office's closure temporarily interfered with the feature.)ANTHONY ...

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Schreffler Turns 90

Dean E. Schreffler of Muncy observed his 90th birthday on Sunday, May 17. Born in Berrysburg, he is the last of his family of seven to survive.Dean enjoys woodworking and has made treasure chests and furniture for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pictured with him are a few of the ...

A century of Alice!

On Thursday, May 14, longtime Hughesville resident, Alice Mae (Confer) DeWire, will celebrate her 100th birthday.Alice grew up on the Confer family homestead in Moreland Township and moved into Hughesville proper upon her marriage to Russell "Bert" DeWire in 1938. The couple raised seven ...

Luminaries donated to Muncy Place

PHOTOS PROVIDEDGifted to Muncy area seniors were 80 copies of the April 15 issue of The Luminary. On day 31 of the stay-in-place mandate, 30 copies were randomly hung on doors at Park Place Senior Living Complex. The remaining 50 went to Muncy Place, formerly known at the Muncy Valley Skilled ...

Meck Center Calendar 1.15.2020

Meck Senior Center ActivitiesWeeks of January 8-24Jan. 8-Tai Chi, 11 a.m.; Center birthday party, noonJan. 9-Bible study, 10:30 a.m.; bingo, 12:30 p.m.Jan. 10-Silver Sneakers, (ELYMCA) 10:30 a.m.; cards all dayJan. 13-Silver Sneakers, (ELYMCA) 10:30 a.m.; crafts all dayJan. 14-Bingo, 12:30 ...