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BLOOMSBURG –The Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce the arrival of their fourteenth annual Covered Bridge puzzle. The newest limited-edition puzzle showcases the Johnson Bridge in Columbia County. The new puzzles are now available for the general public on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Puzzles are sold for $18, tax included.  A $2 donation from every puzzle sold will be made by the Bureau to the Columbia County Covered Bridge Association. Very small quantities of 2022 and 2023 puzzles (featuring the Parr’s Mill Covered Bridge and the Jud Christian Covered Bridge respectively) still remain available for purchase…

by Alana Jajko, Director of Communications – Susquehanna Greenway Partnership With the arrival of warmer weather comes increased public access to outdoor recreation opportunities on the water. The Susquehanna River Water Trail is a treasure trove for the paddling and boating public.  Not only is it located right in our backyard, but it has a host of landscapes, history, and fauna to explore while on the river. The Susquehanna River is the longest commercially non-navigable river in the United States. It starts at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York, and ends in Havre de Grace at the Chesapeake Bay in…

by: Nancy Bishop Nestled in picturesque northeastern Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains, Columbia & Montour counties offer things to do to satisfy everyone – from the outdoor enthusiast to the history buff. Here are my top 10, in no particular order: Ricketts Glen State Park Montour Preserve Knoebels Amusement Resort Historic Covered Bridges of Columbia & Montour Counties Covered Bridge & Arts Festival Briggs Farm Blues Festival Bloomsburg Fair Bill’s Old Bike Barn Berwick Christmas Boulevard & Winterfest Benton Rodeo 1. Ricketts Glen State Park With more than 13,000 acres, Ricketts Glen State Park, located at 695 State Route 487,…

April 12 9:00 am – Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast, Trinity Church, 84 Lombard Ave, Danville 10:00 am – Annual Drive Thru with the Easter Bunny, Elysburg United Methodist Church 1:00 pm – Community Easter Egg Hunt, Good Shepard Church, Berwick 2:00 pm – 4th Annual Community Egg Hunt at the Benton Community Park   April 13 9:45 am – Lightstreet UMC Easter Egg Hunt, Lightstreet Park 10:00 am – Berwick Police Benevolent Association, Ber-Vaughn Park, Berwick 1:00 pm – Elysburg Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church grounds. 1:00 pm – Garibaldi…

— ENTER YOUR PHOTOS HERE — This year, submit your photo directly into our online form by clicking the above linked text. Note – there is a MAX file size of 20mb. If your image is selected as a finalist and a higher resolution photo is required, we will reach out via email. Rules and Regulations: Entry to the contest is FREE. All photos must be owned by the person submitting them. By submitting, you are giving the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau permission to use your photo as their 2025 puzzle and in future marketing efforts for the contest and for…

Original post published in 2019 by Nancy Bishop; revised for 2025Banner Photo Credit to northcentralpa.com If you’re one for a bargain, you don’t want to miss the Beaver Run Auction on Saturday, April 19, 2025. It’s not just one auction – it’s several all going on at the same time on the auction grounds at 290 PPL Road in Anthony Township. Be sure to arrive early. Although the auction is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM, it draws a huge crowd, so you’ll need to get there early to find parking, to register and get your number so you can…

2025 Renaissance Jamboree April 26th, 2025 10 am – 5 pm Main Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 The Renaissance Jamboree festival is back with fun, new offerings! For over 44 years, residents from all over Northeast PA have gathered and celebrated Spring’s return at the annual Renaissance Jamboree in downtown Bloomsburg.  This year, the Renaissance committee is happy to announce a human hamster wheel and the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Xscape room!  Kinetic Kreations brings the first ever human powered shaved ice machine to the festival.  Walk the wheel to shave the ice for your snow cone!  The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is…

March, 2025 Fishing season is here again! Opening Day of Trout season is Saturday, April 5th. Fishing in Columbia & Montour Counties is a wonderful way to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Here are all the resources you might need to hit the water this year and have a blast reeling in the big one. Statewide Opening Day of Trout – April 5th- End of Trout Regular Season – September 1st- Extended Season: All stocked trout waters, streams plus lakes and ponds: September 2nd to December 31st. TIME: 8 AMMINIMUM SIZE: 7 inchesFISHING HOURS: 24 hours a day, after the 8 AM…

The Exchange Gallery invited art teachers from middle and high schools from around our region to display their own work alongside that of some of their students, and you can see the “Follow the Leader” exhibition through the 21st of March at 24 East Main Street in Bloomsburg. The show has work from six teachers and 21 of their students from Northwest Area High School, Millville Area High School, the Hazleton Area Arts & Humanities Academy, Columbia County Christian School, Central Columbia Middle School, and Bloomsburg Area High School. Media in the show include acrylic, oil, tempera, and watercolor paintings;…

A brand new passport experience is coming to the area this year, organized by the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau! The 2025 Entertainment Passport features fourteen events and locations with live music and cultural entertainment at the forefront. Want to participate? Sign up to receive a FREE digital passport, delivered to your mobile device. Then, bring your mobile passport to the qualifying events and utilize the geographic based check-in tool to confirm your attendance. Check-ins are time/date sensitive and will be accepted anytime during the show as well as up to 1 hour before and 2 hours afterward. Each event that participants…

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! Enjoy a sweet journey through the wineries and distilleries of Columbia & Montour Counties this Valentine’s season with that special someone, or with your go-to group of friends! From February 7-16, visit seven participating area wineries along with one area distillery to enjoy special wine/spirits & chocolate features for a chance to win wine & spirits – themed prizes. From Friday, February 7th through Sunday, February 16th, trail-goers can travel from location to location, tasting delicious seasonal wine & spirits features. Along the way, participants will be able to get their tickets stamped at each…

Sales begin on December 6th Now in its eleventh year, the annual “Cash & Carry” show at Bloomsburg’s Exchange Gallery opened on Monday, November 25th. Again this year, The Exchange gave away hundreds panels for artists to make work on – eight-inch squares, seven-by-nine-inch rectangles, and a few odd sizes too. After we gave them all away, artists could make their own panels out of any durable material (no bread or cheese, please). The show opened with almost 400 pieces, and work will continue to come in throughout the show: Why set a hard deadline when we don’t have to?…

The Pioneer Tunnel announces the return of the Coal Region Christmas Train. Join the Pioneer Tunnel for a magical 45-minute round-trip journey with the Grinch behind a decorated steam locomotive built in 1927 to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas Retreat. Upon arrival at the Pioneer Tunnel, guests check in at the gift shop. Each person receives a souvenir ticket. Passengers then proceed to the Staudenmeier Train Station to present the ticket stub for removal by the Conductor. The Grinch will be waiting for your arrival to take photos and to begin the journey. As you board…

SANTA, GHOSTS, AND FREE BOOKS AT 36th ANNUAL TREEFEST NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1 and DECEMBER 6-8 BLOOMSBURG: TreeFest ushers in the holiday season with new and returning special events at the Caldwell Consistory, starting November 29th. The festival is open to the public. TreeFest has been a beloved regional tradition since 1988. Every year, visitors walk through a forest of uniquely themed Christmas trees decorated by local organizations. Each tree is donated from local growers and sponsored by local businesses and individuals. After the event closes on December 8th, every tree is donated to a local family in need. Over its seven…

BLOOMSBURG, PA – Three actors will play every character in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Mainstage from November 29 through December 28. This will be BTE’s 20th production of A Christmas Carol. “It was a challenge I couldn’t resist! Finding a way to present this timeless tale in a new, inventive style really sparked my creativity,” said production writer-director and Resident Acting Company member Amy Rene Byrne. “How do you bring 50+ characters to life with just three actors?” The cast will rotate between six actors throughout the run. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble resident actors Kimie Muroya 室屋季美恵 and Aaron…

It’s BACK – Cozy up in Columbia & Montour Counties this fall with the second annual Sweets & Spirits Trail, happening November 2nd through 10th! Celebrate the harvest season by visiting eight Central PA wineries and one distillery and enjoying wine/spirits tastings with special sweet treat pairings. Some locations may also provide the recipe for the baked good so you can take it home with you and make it over the holidays! As you travel the trail, you’ll get your wine trail ticket authorized. Once you’ve visited each location, you’ll be eligible to win great prizes from the participating wineries.…

Elysburg, PA – Though Labor Day marked the end of daily operation at Knoebels, there’s plenty of fun in store at Knoebels in September and October. Knoebels is excited to announce its fall events, including September Weekends, Knoebel Lumber 5K, and Hallo-Fun. Knoebels is open weekends in September with ride passes available. Saturday hours are noon-8PM and Sunday hours are noon-7PM. On September 21, there will be a “Buy One Today, Get One Next May” promotion, providing guests who purchase a ride pass that day with a free ride pass to use on select dates in May 2025. Another upcoming…

from the Danville Business Alliance; photo credit to VisualFlow Creative Co. Danville, PA — The Danville Business Alliance is thrilled to invite residents and visitors to the Danville Heritage Festival from September 6-8, 2024, in conjunction with the 46th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Held the first Saturday after Labor Day, this beloved event is a celebration of Danville’s vibrant community spirit, rich history, and diverse culture, featuring food, shopping, and entertainment that make this community a special place. “We are excited to bring together our community and visitors for a weekend that truly…

by Nancy Bishop & CMVB StaffOriginally published in August, 2019; revised for August, 2024 Visiting the area for the Little League World Series in Williamsport? When you’re not at the games in Lamade Stadium from August 14 – August 25, you may want to take advantage of the many other things to do and see in the surrounding area. There are so many fantastic things to do during your stay! To start, you’re certainly going to want to go to the nationally-known, award winning Knoebels Amusement Resort. If you’re not familiar with Knoebels, there’s no general admission fee for the…

Winning photograph will be featured as this year’s edition of Visitors Bureau’s historic Covered Bridge Puzzle series. BLOOMSBURG, PA – The Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce this year’s Covered Bridge Photo Contest winner. The winning image will be featured as the 2024 Covered Bridge Puzzle.  This year’s puzzle will be released in the fall as the fourteenth installment in the Visitors Bureau’s limited-edition series, and will feature the Johnson Covered Bridge for the first time.  Tony Berard’s snapshot of the Johnson Bridge in Columbia County was selected as this year’s overall winner. Tony taught mathematics at King’s College…

The Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau’s popular annual Covered Bridge Puzzle series is returning for the 14th year. This year’s puzzle will feature the Johnson Covered Bridge (pictured below). If you’d like to pre-order one or more puzzles this year, you may do so by submitting the form below. Simply fill in your name, how many puzzles you’d like, your phone number and your email address. Things to Note:1. If you place a pre-order, you will be contacted directly via email and/or phone to let you know that puzzles have arrived at the Welcome Center, located at 121 Papermill Road in Bloomsburg.…

BERWICK PA – Journey Bank will host their third annual photography competition on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 Market St., Berwick, PA. The contest features local photographers who reside or study within a 50 mile radius of any Journey Bank office. Journey Bank is proud to support local art programs and to celebrate the talent found in our local communities. The event is free to competitors. Everyone is encouraged to participate, however photographers under the age of 18 must have parental permission. Interested participants are encouraged to pick up an entry packet at any Journey…

SIGN UP TODAY! Come explore the Covered Bridges of Columbia & Montour Counties! Picturesque and historic, they recall a time when life was simpler and closer to the land. On a yearly basis, visitors from all over the world come to admire the antique craftsmanship of the bridges and relax in the quiet countryside. Symbols of small-town America, these covered bridges coax travelers off the beaten path to explore little streams and forgotten dirt roads. Embark upon your own journey through the beautiful PA countryside with this FREE mobile passport and experience all 25 of the area’s iconic covered bridges…

by Nancy Bishop | March 19, 2024 Every day it seems like there are new headlines in the news about advances in medicine. Cancer has new treatments that offer long-term remission and even a cure. Diseases like tuberculosis that once might have had you locked away in a sanatorium have cures and vaccines to prevent them. New advancements in treatments and medications make diseases like diabetes manageable. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the treatment of mental illness. It’s now recognized as an illness that can be treated, and managed, not as something that people cause for themselves by…