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Hello Williamsport! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Regional air service pause, an estate sale packed with unique finds, and runway to fun + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Regional air service pause: Southern Airways Express suspended flights at Williamsport Regional Airport amid payment problems, grounding Dulles service. The airline cites slow reimbursements and unpaid invoices, and says canceled passengers will get refunds -- read the full story.
Packed with unique finds: Perfect 2 Perfect's estate sale starts today at noon at 348 Grampian Blvd, open until 6 p.m., and continues through August 8 with Stickley furniture, silverplate collectibles, and more -- see the full sale details.
Rural care gets a boost: A $2.8 million state grant was awarded to improve three central Pennsylvania hospitals, including Evangelical Community Hospital near Lewisburg, expanding neurosurgical technology and reducing long trips for complex care -- see the hospital upgrades.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Live-edge worth bragging about: Brick Mill Furniture builds solid hardwood pieces right here in Williamsport, from live-edge dining tables to desks, all made to order with locally sourced hardwood and heirloom joinery. If your table, desk, or bed is past its prime, pick your species and size this week and level up for decades.
Level up your weekend: Kaos Fun Zone has 12 slick bowling lanes, a giant trampoline park, Williamsport’s only Laser Quest laser tag, and an arcade that eats tickets for breakfast. Bring the kids, bring your competitive streak, maybe grab eats from Scorz Bar and Grill. Instant weeknight energy boost.
Curated thrift fix: Whether your wardrobe needs fresh personality or your shelf wants a quirky accent, Honeyella does the heavy thrifting with curated secondhand clothing and home goods, playful style guidance, and even locally gathered dried florals. Shop sustainably this week and find pieces that feel like you, not like everyone else.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ West Virginia Black Bears @ Bowman Field | Wednesday (8/5) at 7:59 PM – Bowman Field nights mean real baseball, close enough to hear the dugout banter. The Crosscutters host the Black Bears, so expect sharp gloves, smart base running, and that perfect mix of popcorn, cut grass, and hometown sarcasm. Simple, close, exactly how you like it.
🎤 First Thursday Open Mic Poetry Night @ The Otto Bookstore | Thursday (8/6) at 7:00 PM – First Thursday means young local poets on the mic, you in the audience, and free coffee in hand. Hosted by James Inwright, it is a low-key, genuinely inspiring listen from PA youth, plus free parking, which around here counts as poetry. Better than doomscrolling.
💉 August Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic @ Lycoming County SPCA | Saturday (8/8) at 11:00 AM – Got a furry freeloader overdue on shots? The August low cost vaccine clinic is by appointment only, with $20 microchips, $35 rabies, $12.50 Bordetella, and free distemper, thanks to Petco Love. A $10 deposit applies, credited at checkout, or refunded for distemper only.
💃 2nd and 4th Saturday Line Dancing @ Back Alley Bar & Grill | Saturday (8/8) at 6:00 PM – Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, it’s free line dancing, all ages, with free lessons in case your grapevine or Electric Slide is a little rusty. Bring the kids, bring your neighbor, and call it date night, exercise, and community bonding, all in one charming shuffle.
✈ Runway to Fun: Where Summer Adventures Take Flight @ Williamsport Regional Airport (Montoursville) | Saturday (8/22) at 10:00 AM – Let the kids taxi their energy away at the airport, no boarding pass required, while you browse local vendors, snag sweet treats, and savor one last summer lap. It’s Air Market Saturdays at Williamsport Regional, equal parts family outing, small-town charm, and plane-spotting.
🎺 The WCJO Octet @ Pine Street | Friday (8/28) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats live jazz on Pine Street during Williamsport Welcomes the World. The WCJO Octet will swing the block while you supply lawn-chair energy, a well-honed head nod, and that smug feeling when downtown sounds like your vinyl, only live and with neighbors you enjoy.
👴 Percy D. Mitchell Sr. Day @ Flanigan Park | Saturday (8/29) at 3:30 PM – Back-to-school season calls for community spirit, and Percy D. Mitchell Sr. Day brings the neighborhood together with giveaways, water ice, and family fun. Shoot a few hoops, savor the food, then pause for a well-earned moment of recognition, because unity pairs nicely with brain freeze.
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07 — Williamsport report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 27%
Patchy fog before 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 84%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 3-bath split-level in Old Lycoming Township brings together bright living spaces and practical charm. The kitchen stands out with granite countertops, a large island, and abundant cabinetry. A cozy lower-level family room features a natural gas stone fireplace, while upstairs includes a private primary suite. Outside, a covered porch overlooks the in-ground pool.
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