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Montgomery Oratorio: A large singing ensemble entertained in the town's early years

In the late 19th century, there were a number of social clubs and organizations in Montgomery. One of those was called Montgomery Oratorio, a large singing group that performed at various local events. Their founding was documented in The Williamsport Sun and Banner, “A meeting of the recently organized Montgomery Oratorio was held in the rear of Sterner’s meat market Saturday night. It was decided to rent Zeller’s hall in which to hold future meetings. A committee presented a list of 78 of the town’s singing young folks to who invitations will be sent and the first regular ...

Local Sports

Harer brothers win gold at states

HERSHEY — Prior to his state title match on Saturday, Montgomery senior Conner Harer sat in the middle of the mat and took a moment to take in the atmosphere before his match began. It wasn’t just the nerves of competing in the last high school match that made him emotional, however. He ...

Obituaries

Tri-Town Locals

Montgomery Local

Anytime that anyone in the community needs the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company, they are always there. They respond to life-threatening situations like house fires, car accidents, and medical emergencies. But they aren’t only there for us in dangerous situations, they are there in good ...

Crime, Fire and Accidents

Police and fire

Columbia County man still hospitalized with injuries after his motorcycle struck a truck in Muncy Creek Township Pete Rose, 42, of Orangeville, Columbia County, remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit at UPMC Williamsport with serious injuries he suffered when his motorcycle and a ...

In Our Schools

Ray of Lights awards

The CTL's Ray of Lights awards was held Saturday afternoon, June 20, and was live-streamed from the building. Only those nominated were permitted to attend in person.The following nominees represented Muncy:Student Design Awards category: Amber Fry, Sacha Alvarez, Faith Mihalick -Choreography, ...

Local Features

Montgomery Local

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 ...