The Muncy Luminary

17/05/2024

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2024/05/17/the-life-and-times-of-thomas-e-grady/

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This piece is part of a series. The rest of the story will be published in an upcoming issue of The Luminary.) One of Montgomery’s early citizens was Thomas E. Grady, Esq., whose strong work ethic allowed him to become one of the most prominent people in the borough. His journey ...

31/03/2022

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2022/03/29/funds-to-aid-ukrainian-refugees/

MUNCY – The congregation of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Muncy, has collected $1,500 thus far which is being donated to the Spiritual Orphans Network (SON). The organization specializes in missionary work to Slavic countries with emphasis on building personal relationships and trust, as well as o...

31/03/2022

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2022/03/29/rock-stars-shine-bright-with-return-of-bach-and-rock/

“Bach and Rock III: RIP – Rock in Peace” was a high-energy, dynamic show given by Virtuoso and vocal workshop students in the Montgomery Area High School auditorium on Tuesday, March 8th. The rock band backing the students was made up of faculty members and students. All of the singers and mus...

30/03/2022

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2022/03/29/new-horizons-band-hosts-open-house/

WILLIAMSPORT – Members of The New Horizons Band, hosted an open house March 17, at the Robert M. Sides Family Music Center in Williamsport. The event was held in hopes of generating new members. The New Horizons Band consists of musical senior members of our communities. “After not meeting from ...

02/02/2022

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2022/02/02/muncy-high-school-dedicates-earl-poust-wrestling-facility/

Muncy Jr/Sr High School held a dedication on Thursday, Jan. 20, in the new wrestling room which will forever be called the Earl Poust Wrestling Facility. Poust, a 1954 graduate of Muncy, lettered all four years in wrestling. He continued to wrestle for Penn State which he lettered three years. Follo...

02/02/2022

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2022/02/02/first-woman-noble-grand-named-at-brady-lodge/

During the 176-year history of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows District and Brady Lodge #116, no female had served as Noble Grand until now. Donna Weimer was recently installed as the first female Noble Grand in a program officiated by Jon Brightbill, District Deputy Grand Master. During the sa...

11/12/2021

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2021/12/08/hunters-gather-at-fort-sumpter/

Fort Sumpter, aka Fought’s Cabin, is a well-known locale around this area. It’s been shared by family and friends for hundreds of gatherings over the 90 years it’s been in the hands of the Fought family. Many different types of events have been held here, and the hunters are annual visitors. P...

18/11/2021

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2021/11/17/bridge-boulders-bolster-banks-in-moreland/

MORELAND – Although Moreland Township is well known for rocks, typically they are slate or shale, and flat. So, when those traveling Gardner Road seeing banks held in place by mammoth boulders of one size, most take a second or even third glance. The various land levels, now terraced, are held by ...

03/11/2021

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2021/11/03/pastor-settling-in-at-moreland-church/

Pastor David Guenin began his post at Moreland Baptist Church on May 30, 2021. After a five month period of settling in and becoming acquainted with the area, we asked his opinion of the surroundings. From the front steps of the parsonage, he looked toward North Mountain and said, “You think those...

03/11/2021

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2021/11/03/biddle-good-have-their-hearts-in-coaching-girls-field-hockey/

MUNCY – For Rae Biddle, Muncy’s girl’s field hockey coach, tells us, “I loved the sport having played in high school, and wanted to become involved by helping my former Warrior Run team. The coach at the time mentioned Milton’s head coach needing an assistant, so I started coaching with Ke...

19/09/2021

https://www.muncyluminary.com/news/local-news/2021/09/15/veterans-recognized-during-evening-of-entertainment/

MONTGOMERY – On Saturday evening, Sept. 4, more than 200 were in attendance along the Susquehanna at Montgomery Park where the evening air was filled with music by the McNett Country Band. Picking and singing on the stage were Tim McNett, Opal and Carl Schlappi of Huntersville, and a drummer from ...

20/08/2021

MONTGOMERY – As of August 5, all systems are go for the 9/11 Memorial Ride honoring those whose lives were taken by terrorists when destroying the Twin Towers killing occupants and others in New York City. As the nation mourned that fall of 2001, Father John Manno, along with others of the William...

12/08/2021

MUNCY – A group of spiritual sisters in Christ have banded together, forming Legacy Healing Ranch Ministries which is to be a sanctuary for abused women and children to heal, grow and flourish in a safe, loving and grace filled environment. It was Holly Markel who first posed the idea finding IdaM...

05/08/2021

PICTURE ROCKS – A marker at the side entrance of the Picture Rocks Baptist Church bears the inscription — “Margaret’s Garden, in loving memory of Margaret McClain Dorman, 1911 – 2001.” We learned its significance from the deceased’s children, while gathered around the kitchen table in ...

02/08/2021

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 a self-em...

23/07/2021

Tyler Mensch looked at his phone and saw that it was his old college soccer coach calling. The former Muncy standout had an idea what the call was likely about, but didn’t answer it. Instead, he was just focusing on having fun and enjoying his time bowling. When Mensch eventually returned the call...

22/07/2021

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. Edwar...

20/07/2021

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 father [....

08/07/2021

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 vehicles...

01/07/2021

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 thought from w...

25/06/2021

(NOTE: Best Friends Day is noted on the calendar as June 8, which spurred on a search to highlight local ‘best friends,’ with another story soon to appear. Contact us for possibly sharing with our readers over the summer, a great time to cultivate friendships). MUNCY – As preschoolers, Lane .....

17/06/2021

MUNCY – The graduation speech by Valedictorian Rory Oden of Muncy High School of 2021. (Edited) Rory Oden’s first reflection was on Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the familiar children’s television show. “Mr. Rogers was a man of many words, songs, cardigans, and puppets. He in...

17/06/2021

On Friday, June 4, 2021, the sixty members of Montgomery Area High School’s senior class officially transitioned to alumni. Graduation was held outdoors at the football stadium. The ceremony opened with the singing of the National Anthem by McKenzie Heasley and Jeweliana Tawney. Superintendent Dap...

17/06/2021

HUGHESVILLE – The graduation speech given by Valedictorian Victoria Holmes, Hughesville High School Class 2021. (Edited) “If someone told me my freshman year I’d be standing here today to speak to everyone tonight, I would have never believed them. It is a great honor and surreal to think afte...

15/06/2021

On Monday, May 31, Montgomery observed Memorial Day with the traditional parade followed by a solemn service at Montgomery Park. The event is organized by the American Legion Bower-Decker Post #251. The post is named after Freeman Bower, the first person from Montgomery to die in World War I, and Aa...

14/06/2021

HUGHESVILLE – Sun broke through for the first time over the three-day weekend at Pleasant Hill Cemetery on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021. Master Sgt. Mickey Maneval, US Air Force, retired, welcomed all on behalf of Glenn Sharrow American Post #35 of Hughesville. Patriotism was the subject of ...

24/05/2021

HUGHESVILLE – Christopher Kish, had served three years and has been for five years, head coach for the Hughesville High School Varsity Baseball Team. Sharing as to how his interest in the game began, he gave credit to his parents. “My mom and dad have always played a very big part in my athletic...

10/05/2021

MUNCY TOWNSHIP-“Ownbrook Farm,” currently owned by Larry Fry of Pond Road, Pennsdale, has reached Bi-Centennial status. This family tied to lands in Muncy Township recently marked its 200th year on April 18, 2021. The account of linage from Henry Ritter to the present includes numerous family ac...

29/04/2021

ANTHONY TOWNSHIP-A written statement by Anthony Township Supervisors referenced a Second Class Township Code stating responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of its residents. They take this to mean to refrain from making any decisions that will adversely affect residents in a negative mann...

23/04/2021

“My Father, Carl Campbell, introduced me to fishing at a very young age. I began my fishing experience in small streams such as Laurel Run in Picture Rocks and Rock Run in Glen Mawr. Those small streams allowed me to have success at a young age with very little fishing pressure,” Steven Campbell...