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Williamsport Power Lines in Homeland Security Hacker Video?
2007-09-27 18:00:00
I haven't had time to research this, so I'll just post what I've got:Today, several national newspapers published an article about a video of a simulated hacker attack on the U.S. electrical grid, produced for the Homeland Security Department, by Idaho National Laboratory.The Tacoma News TribuneThe Boston Globe"Power lines cut are shown in South Williamsport, Pa" is an excerpt of the caption on the photos which accompany the story.Did the simulation occur in South Williamsport? Don't know. Anyone else know more about this?ps - The photo in my blog is NOT the actual photo. To see the actual photos from South Williamsport, click on the story links.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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What Happened in Canton?
2007-09-27 15:41:00
Here's an assembled collection of links for those of you who want more information:Source: Private Officer Breaking News source linkFive “Wanna-Be” Gang Members Cause School LockdownSource: The Associated Press source link5 Pa. Students Charged in School Threats Source: Canton Area School District source linkHomepageSchool Closing InformationEmergency Meeting Minutes (pdf)Source: WNEP Newswatch 16 source linkCanton Area Closes Schools for the WeekCanton Area Addresses Security IssuesSource: Williamsport Sun-Gazette source linkFive Students Charged as Canton School Officials Mull Metal DetectorsCanton Cancels Classes Through End of Week; Board to Meet TonightViolence Rumors Lead to Canton DismissalGo to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •

Mayoral Candidate Website Updates
2007-09-25 21:16:00
There have been updates to all three of the Williamsport Mayoral candidates websites since I last blogged them.Tom O'Connor's site now includes 2 new posts, a tab which explains precisely how to write him in, a blogroll (where I was pleased and surprised to find my site link and those of several friends) and more detail concerning how to support Tom in the "Contact the Campaign" section.One of Tom's new posts referenced a Sun Gazette article about a misleading political poll, which seems to have been denounced by both Tom and Bill. The second highlighted news about how write-in votes will be counted, and references to several posts I'd made: including a label I'd used for Mr. O'Connor long before anyone knew he'd join the race.Bill McConnell's site added a new article on the 14th of this month with specific details of his economic plan. I appreciate Bill's creativity and practicality, and hope that if he does not win the election that whomever does will make use of McConnel...
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Lycoming Crossing Site Plan
2007-09-25 21:02:00
My husband and I drove by the Lycoming Crossing site this weekend and speculated on its' completion date. This morning, a Sun-Gazette article answered our speculation about whether or not we'd be shopping at Target this Christmas season. Nope. The center is scheduled to open in the Spring of 2008. I did find additional information about the project however on the Vision Group Ventures website. Be sure to click on the numbers (1-4) underneath the picture on the right side of the page to see an Aerial, Area Demographics, Site Plan and Target Elevation.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •

Talented Penn College Grads
2007-09-25 15:52:00
The news magazine of mechanical contracting, Contractor magazine, features a letter in this months edition from a Penn College intern at Lewis Engineering, currently enrolled in the college's Bachelor of Science HVAC/R undergraduate program.The letter points out advantages the student, DeShawn Alexander was afforded because of the quality of the program, which gave him a competitive edge over candidates from the prestigious Rensselaer and RIT.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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Webb Communications in Editor & Publisher Magazine
2007-09-24 16:24:00
A Webb Communications technology purchase makes the news today in Editor & Publisher , America's oldest journal covering the newspaper industry.The article references Webb's purchase of a Quipp 8:1 inserter including the NewsCom 6 insert management control system, for installation early next year.News of the purchase also appears on the Newspapers & Technology website.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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Free Movie this Friday - "In the Heat of the Night"
2007-09-20 16:38:00
Free Film Series Continues with "In the Heat of the Night ""They call me MISTER Tibbs!" According to the American Film Institute, that line from "In the Heat of the Night" is among the twenty most famous quotes in American cinema - thanks in large part to strong delivery by Sidney Poitier, who nevertheless was not nominated for an Oscar. The film itself, however, snagged the 1967 Academy Award for Best Picture, defeating "The Graduate" and "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner."Join Sun-Gazette film critic Joseph W. Smith III for a free showing and discussion of this masterpiece on Friday , September 21,at 7 p.m.at Agape Fellowship,485 E. Third Street in Williamsport. ----------------------------------------- ---------------In addition to Poitier, the film stars Rod Steiger, who won a Best Actor Oscar, defeating competitors Paul Newman in "Cool Hand Luke" and Warren Beatty in "Bonnie and Clyde." The film also won a Golden Globe for Best Drama, a New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Pic...
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Recognize the Name?
2007-09-19 17:02:00
I seem to keep stumbling across this Montoursville youth's web presence: initially with my first posts on Williamsport's YouTube content, and now again; with news of Adam Scheibeler in an account of an Elizabethtown College's Men's Soccor win.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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Best Gas Prices in Williamsport
2007-09-19 12:08:00
I use iGoogle as my start page. Like many others, Google allows you to customize your start page by choosing from a huge selection of gadgets or widgets that offer specialized content. One of the gadgets I've chosen to add to the local tab of my iGoogle is the "Local Gas Prices Gadget."Now, I work at improving my frugality, but penny to penny price comparisons do not come naturally to me. So I was suprised when I took the time to actually look at the data on my Local gas prices gadget this morning.I was under the impression that Sheetz was the place to go for an economical fill-up. But it's 2 local locations (on Westminster Drive and Maynard Street) appear at the bottom of the gadget's list denoting Regular Unleaded at a price of $2.799 as of 9/18.So who's the cheapest?Kwik-Fill at $2.669 (same grade) located in1) Newberry on West Fourth Street,2) on Lycoming Creek Road past Garden View,3) and in South Williamsport on Route 15 about 1/2 mile beyond the Little League fields.Not w...
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Keystone State Auctioneers offers a Map to Curly's Gold
2007-09-18 21:12:00
City Slicker's fans will well remember Jack Palance; the fear inspiring Curly, and the hunt for Curly's gold in the movie's sequel.What Mitch lost, Jim Chamberlin seems to have found.The President/CEO of Keystone State Auctioneers Inc. in South Williamsport, is handling the auction of Jack Palance's estate which will be held at Jack's Holly-Brooke Ranch (28749 Banducci Road, Tehachapi, CA) on October 12-14, 2007.Details of this exciting event and online bidding can be seen at Keystone State Auctioneer's web site or at this special website set up for the event.Read more news about this here, in a press release issued today.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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Williamsport Women Everywhere Sighed at this Article
2007-09-18 18:03:00
Williamsport Sun Gazette Article New business spotlight on Chef a Go Goby ALISSA EATON"Her most-poplar service is creating entrees for up to five people for an entire week."quote from Alissa's articleSounds good, doesn't it girls?I wonder if she does the dishes before she leaves? ;)Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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Improve Your Groove - for Kids 7 to 70
2007-09-18 14:52:00
Shape Your Musical Destiny this SaturdayWant to know if you or your kids qualify for an opportunity to shape their musical destiny? The Uptown Music Collective teaches kids "from 7 to 70" and has some really interesting curriculum options. In addition to to voice, drums, guitar and bass, (with workshops in classical, rock, jazz, accoustic and blues) they offer songwriting, music theory and music business. And now's the perfect time to investigate the possibility of participating in or supporting The Collective effort.This Saturday, September 22nd, from 11am-4pm, the Uptown Music Collective ~ the areas premier non-profit school of music, will be holding their annual open house. The school is located at 848 W. Fourth Street, on "Millionaire's Row," in Williamsport.Prospective students will able to tour the facility, meet with teachers, and register for lessons, classes, and workshops. Those attending the open house will get a sneak peak at plans for the Collective's new satellite c...
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Article about Williamsport in This Morning's Baltimore Sun
2007-09-16 14:51:00
Wow! We're famous, and it's not even Little League time!Check out this article in this morning's Baltimore Sun. The article, written by Diane Stoneback, begins:Williamsport makes national and international news once a year - when the Little League World Series is played here in August. But it's unfortunate that this north-central Pennsylvania city gets forgotten almost as quickly as the last Little Leaguer rounds the bases at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.That's just wrong, because Williamsport is too rich a place to leave unexplored. The story is entitled "Williamsport has the Bases Covered." Stoneback (a travel writer for the Allentown Morning Call) has many positive things to say about our charming town including the following rather salient point:When I returned recently, I was amazed at what residents have done to preserve the Williamsport of my memories and improve upon it. In the process, they've added many reasons to visit the area.A great kick-off to positive thinking!Go t...
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Tom O'Connor Urges Us to "Think Positive"
2007-09-14 13:27:00
Yeah! Tom O'Connor's website is up!For a while I checked frequently and then stopped checking ... so I'm not sure when his new Word Press site went live, but my husband discovered it yesterday and I got my first look this morning.(hint: blog posts can be postdated so the posting dates don't neccessarily reflect the actual publication time.) I haven't had a chance to read it yet, so more on that later -- but it looks great and already has 5 posts.Follow the link, type http://oconnorformayor.com/ in your url address field or google O'Connor for Mayor.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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Have You Decided?
2007-09-14 12:35:00
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Rosin Up Your Bow this Sunday
2007-09-13 12:23:00
Arts & Entertainment News ReleaseAudition Excitement as Williamsport Symphony Seeks Musicians"Musicians are like gypsies," said one critic. As the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra begins its forty-first season in October, they will be needing to add and replace musicians.The WSO will be auditioning:ViolinsViolasCellosThird flute/piccoloTubaAuditions will take place on September 16th in Williamsport.Representing thousands of hours in education and performance, the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra has been recognized by the American Symphony Orchestra League and the National Endowment for the Arts. The WSO has also performed with mainstream artists from Clay Aiken to Motown, and WSO musicians have performed on major recordings and film soundtracks. Past WSO guest artists include Grammy-winners such as guitarist Sharon Isbin and bassist Edgar Meyer, as well as acclaimed pianists Mike Garson (David Bowie) and Chu-Fang Huang. "We hope musicians will want to be part of the WSO," said a WSO ...
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Children's Clothing Exchange
2007-09-12 12:48:00
Maurice Frontz, associate pastor of Messiah Lutheran in South Williamsport, announced a Fall/Winter Children's Cloth ing Exchange on Facebook. The exhange will take place this Saturday at the church (at Southern Avenue and Howard Streets) from 9:00a to 12:00p.He described the exchange:OK, it's not really a flea market. Anyone who wants to can come to exchange fall and winter children's clothes at Messiah Lutheran Church. The idea is - bring what you have, take whatever you need. Even if you don't have any children's clothes to bring, come anyway. All clothing is free. If you'd like to bring clothes beforehand, stop by the church during the day the week before the exchange. Tell your friends and neighbors! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
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We Remember
2007-09-11 13:37:00
we rememberpost your memories of September 11th as a comment.Go to www.billtownblog.com to read more commentary on Williamsport, PA (Pennsylvania), and Lycoming County• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •