Welcome to WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Join in your business community!
About Us
Watsontown Area Business Association (WABA) was formed in 1983.
Our purpose is to promote, encourage, assist and protect the business, industrial, social and economic welfare of the Watsontown Area by:
· Promoting a positive Public Relations effort.
· Identifying and utilizing the resources available both within and outside the local areas.
· Representing the Watsontown Area to other organizations and government agencies.
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· Developing the Watsontown Area as a marketplace and as an employment center serving the Upper Susquehanna Valley
TO BECOME A MEMBER: The annual dues is$50.00 per year
Special Thanks to the 2026 Music Sponsors
GOLD SPONSORS
Cronrath Grenoble Funeral Home
Joyful Petcare at Warrior Run
Milton/Warrior Run Kiwanis
Phoenix Physical Therapy
Pinpoint Federal Credit Union
Warrior Run Woman's Club
Watsontown Borough
SILVER SPONSORS
Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate, Barb Diehl, Agent
Gleghorn Smith Insurance
Susquehanna Fire Protection Company
2026-2027 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT—Jay Jarrett, Watsontown Borough
VICE PRESIDENT— Wendy Shoemaker, Wendy's Hair Place
RECORDING SECRETARY— Natalie Buck, Natalies Notary
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY— Jesse Hopfer, Joyful Petcare at Warrior Run
TREASURER—Diana Johnson, Diana Johnson & Assoc.
ASSISTANT TREASURER —Brendi Brooke, Watsontown Borough
PAST PRESIDENT- Belinda Stefl, GSHPA
Meetings
1st Thursday of Each Month (Excluding July)
January 8th meeting location Watson Inn, 12:00 PM
February 5th meeting location Arrowhead Restaurant 12:00 PM
March 5th Evening Dinner Meeting -Watson Inn- Social Time 5:15 PM
Dinner 5:45 PM
Watsontown Area Business Association
Past Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
Past Recipients Volunteer of the Year Since 2008
Wendy Shoemaker, Wendy’s Hair Place (08)
René Toro, Rene’s Barber Shop (09)
Kayla Shoemaker (10)
Pam Showers, Watson Inn (11)
Barb Diehl, Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate (12)
Kevin Bittenbender (13)
Diana Johnson, First National Bank (14)
IMO Edie Moser, Borough of Watsontown (15)
Jeanette Calhoun, REMAX West Branch (16)
Kaitlin Diehl Snoddy (17)
Amanda Johnson (18)
Thomas Hetherington (19)
Shannon Smedley (20)
René Toro (21)
Kiwanis Club (22)
GFWC Warrior Run Woman’s Club (23)
Brendi Brooke (24)
Sue Straub, Arthur's Pet PAntry (25)
Past Recipients Business of the Year Since 2008
Dale R. Chomas, DMD (08)
Susquehanna Fire Equip Co. (09)
Bee Cee Hardware (10)
Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home (11)
Watsontown Glass (12)
None (13)
None (14)
Borough of Watsontown (15)
West Branch Re/Max Wally F. (16)
Kingdom Kidz (17)
Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home (18)
Pinpoint Federal Credit Union (19)
Rene’s Barber Shop (20)
Watson Inn (21)
The Standard-Journal (22)
Watsontown Historical Association (23)
Kiwanis (24)
Montgomery House Library (25)
Committee Lists/Purpose/Chair Persons
- BUSINESS PROMOTIONS –to promote member business and drive customers to those businesses. TBD
- MEMBERSHIP- Need chair person
- FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION-organizes the parade on Main Street, line up, judges, awards and works with the Fourth of July Committee. BARB DIEHL, KAITLIN
- WATSONTOWN COMMUNITY YARD SALES- pre-event preparation to help organize. BRENDI BROOKE, DIANA JOHNSON
- WEDNESDAYS IN WATSONTOWN-socializing for the community-Generally the 4th Wednesday 6-8PM/ May-Aug—Canal Boat Pavilion - BARB DIEHL, PAM SHOWERS
- MOVIES IN THE PARK-socializing for the community WENDY SHOEMAKER
- HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES-community collection cannisters to donate to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Need chairperson
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY-promote awareness and celebrate community involvement.,
- Need chairperson
- HALLOWEEN PARADE-organize and judge participants. REBEKAH GOLLA
- HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY-organize activities awaiting arrival of Santa -WENDY SHOEMAKER
- HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST-anonymous judging of community decorations need chairperson
Community Happenings
Monday May 25th Memorial Day Ceremony at Watsontown Cemetery organized by the Watsontown American Legion
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May 31st
Memorial Day Program and Patriotic Music Program at Trinity UCC Church
2:00 PM
602 Main Street
Watsontown
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Sunday June 7 Canal Boat Pavillion 2:00 P.M. Flag Day presentation and Patriotic sing along with Milltown Blues
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Saturday July 4th 10 AM Parade sponsored by the Watsontown Area Business Association followed by all day long entertainment and festivities in the park sponsored by the Borough of Watsontown and ending at dusk with a Ginormous Fireworks display.
Sunday August 2nd 2:00 P.M.-5:00 PM Ice cream social and musical entertainment BY the McNett Band sponsored by the Watsontown Historical Association 109 Main St Watsontown
TRAIN WRECK SURVIVORS
MUSIC FROM 6-8 PM
WEDNESDAY MAY 27
at the Canal Boat Pavillion Watsontown
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Pat Schuler
Jen Guisewite
146 Main Street, P O Box 97 Watsontown PA 17777
570-538-3500
FAX 570-538-3465
Camy Brungard
Mailing Address: 105 Berkley Drive Watsontown PA 17777
Physical Address: 10275 PA 44 Watsontown PA 17777
570-939-7794
16818 Route 15
Allenwood, PA 17810
(570) 838-2003
Baileysautoandtowing@outlook.com
Best-In-Class Towing, Recovery & Repair Services
Bailey’s Auto & Towing offers a wide variety of automotive services to our customers throughout Union County and the surrounding areas. These services include but are not limited to:
- Light-Duty Towing
- Medium-Duty Towing
- Heavy-Duty Towing
- Accident Recovery
- Mechanical Auto Repair
- Vehicle Inspections
- Fleet Maintenance
- Walk-In Oil Changes
Carl Jenkins, DDS.
315 Main Street
Watsontown, PA 17777
Phone
(570) 538-5005
Office Hours
Monday: 7am - 3pm
Tuesday: 7am - 5pm
Wednesday: 7am - 3pm
Thursday: 7am - 3pm
Friday - Sunday: Closed
759 Susquehanna Trail
Watsontown, Pennsylvania 17777
(570) 538-2685
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Shirley McPherrin
u 1615 Muddy Run Road Milton PA 17847
570-713-7974
Kiwanis Club of Milton/Warrior Run is a service organization serving the Milton and Warrior Run areas. Our main goal is helping children!! We meet at The Watson Inn on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 at The Watson Inn. Come join the fun.
Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate
570-524-7500
331 Market Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
About WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Our Mission
At WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION, we strive to create a welcoming community that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all. Our mission is to provide a space where members can connect, learn, and grow together.
Our History
Founded in 2010, WATSONTOWN AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION began as a small group of like-minded individuals who wanted to make a positive impact in their community. Since then, we have grown into a thriving organization with over 500 members.
Our Activities
Our Activities
We offer a variety of activities and events for our members, including volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, and educational workshops. Our goal is to provide something for everyone and create a sense of belonging for all.