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Editorials
November 13, 2019

An Amazing Autumn and Election Leftovers 0

Editorials
November 13, 2019

What a beautiful Autumn we’ve all enjoyed in the West Branch Valley. I don’t believe the weather could have been much better, and the fall colors were amazing. Our furry and feathered creatures of Penns Woods seemed to especially enjoy the season. Whether it was a bald eagle hunting from above, a herd of deer

The In Between Time 0

Steph Nordstrom

Editorials
November 13, 2019

This is a bit of an odd time of year. Halloween is behind us, it’s bordering between fall and winter, and it’s not quite the holiday season yet. I know the Christmas music I hear inexplicably playing everywhere already would lead you to believe differently, but — no really — it’s not quite the holidays

Williamsport’s Susan Durrwachter Works As Producer For CNN 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Features, Leaders
November 13, 2019

When Susan Durrwachter was growing up here in Williamsport, she could have scarcely imagined that one day she would be rubbing elbows with the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Donald Trump, Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, the Jacksons, Matt Damon, and several four and five-star generals. She was able to do this as

Diabetes Facts from Head to Toe 0

UPMC Susquehanna

Health
November 13, 2019

An estimated 9% of Americans are living with diabetes — about 30 million people. It’s important to learn the facts about diabetes so you can stay healthy from head to toe. Know the Types Having diabetes means your body has trouble regulating glucose and does one of two things: it either doesn’t make enough of

Don’t get SAD this Winter 0

Dave Bellomo

Stories
November 13, 2019

Winter in North Central Pennsylvania can be tough. The days are short to the point of almost non-existence. When there is “daylight,” it is almost always overcast and either raining or snowing. During this time, many of us go through a seasonal depression, commonly known as the “Winter Blues.” The scientific term for this condition

County Hall Corner: Election Aftermath 0

Larry Stout

Government, Politics
November 13, 2019

The general election of 2019 was unusual for several reasons. There was a new voting process involving paper ballots instead of voting machines. There was an incumbent Lycoming County commissioner and incumbent Williamsport mayor, both running write-in campaigns. And there was a life-long Republican whose ballot petition was contested by another Republican for the office

The Bookworm Sez: “Pirate Chicken: All Hens on Deck” by Brian Yanish, pictures by Jess Pauwels 0

Terri Schlichenmeyer

Books
November 13, 2019

You are the bravest kid you know. You try things other kids won’t try. When their feet are on the ground, you climb higher, jump farther, and run faster. You have no limits because, as in the new book, “Pirate Chicken: All Hens on Deck” by Brian Yanish, illustrated by Jess Pauwels, even a big

France Awaits 0

Scott Lowery

History, Stories
November 13, 2019

We landed at the Paris airport a little after 7:00 a.m. We had been instructed to look for a man carrying a sign with our names. Those of you who have traveled to larger airports are familiar with the sights of men holding up signs to meet strangers. Yes, here we were in a country

No Harm in Prepping 0

Andrea McElroy

Food, Recipes
November 13, 2019

As I sit here typing up this week’s column, I’m thankful for my health. We are always supposed to be thankful, but November is the month to remind us to be grateful for the many positive things happening in our life. There is just so much to give thanks for. Today was my first day

Paternostro Family Foundation Becomes Paternostro Cancer Foundation 0

Press Release

Benefits
November 13, 2019

As part of an effort to strengthen its brand awareness in the community, the Paternostro Family Foundation announced today that it is changing its name to the Paternostro Cancer Foundation. Founder and Chairman, Krista Paternostro Bower, explains: “As we enter our eighth year of service within the community during 2020, we realize that some residents

Uptown Music Collective Kicks Off Performance Season 0

Press Release

Concerts, Music
November 13, 2019

The Collective’s 2019-2020 performance season will kick off on November 15th and 16th at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport with Walk This Way: The Music of Aerosmith. As the Uptown Music Collective hits its 20th year in existence “America’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”, Aerosmith, will be hitting its 50th. In honor of the bad boys from Boston, the

Curtin Intermediate’s #SOCKTOBER Campaign Sets New Record, Collecting 5,398 Pairs of Socks for Area’s Homeless 0

Press Release

Events
November 13, 2019

Curtin Intermediate School set a new school record during its #socktober campaign last month, having collected 5,398 pairs of socks, shattering last year’s record-setting number of 5,001. Curtin joined up with the #socktober movement six years ago, initiated by Kid President and Soul Pancake to help the homeless around the U.S., and has since collected a

How to Wear A Button-Down Shirt 0

Bernadette Ulsamer

Advice
November 13, 2019

I know what you’re thinking. A button-down shirt isn’t that complicated, you just put your arms through the sleeves and do up the buttons. Yes, it’s true, most shirts are fairly straight-forward. In fact, a crisp, white button-down is a classic wardrobe basic, and an autumn staple for many women who are in no need

PGC Predicts Good Fall Turkey Season 0

Ken Hunter

Outdoors
November 13, 2019

After a couple of years of light fall turkey harvests, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is predicting a substantial statewide turkey population of around 212,000 birds for this year’s hunters. I have been seeing a pretty good number of turkeys over the past few months, but some hunting friends I’ve talked with have told me they

We Are – Here to See Kevin 0

Jamie Spencer

Sports
November 13, 2019

Expect big things from Kevin Anderson and the University of Delaware this year. The former St. John Neumann Regional Academy superstar and the Blue Hens are just getting the season started. Anderson is now a junior, and he was recently named as an ALL Colonial Athletic Conference preseason selection. The 6 foot 5 starting point

The Roving Sportsman… The Rut Is On!0

Jon Pries

Outdoors
November 13, 2019

This is the time of year that all archery whitetail hunters dream of. They schedule their vacations, complete the “honey do” lists and spend every minute possible in the woods in pursuit of the wise old bucks that are love sick and searching for a friendly doe. For about a week or two week period,

Tennis History on the Southside 0

Scott Lowery

Sports
November 13, 2019

To say that the 2019 South Williamsport High School girl’s tennis team had a successful season would be a bit understated. In District IV schoolgirl tennis circles, the season was indeed a historic one. Let the record show that the Mountaineer ladies squad finished the regular season undefeated, had three of the District’s top four

Grit: November 14, 1971 – State Approves Beltway Priority 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Old News
November 13, 2019

A unanimous vote by the Pennsylvania Transportation Commission last week placed the engineering phase of the final four sections of the Susquehanna Beltway on the state’s six-year program. The commission’s decision to proceed with the Beltway followed testimony by five local men on why the completion of the highway is vitally needed for this area. The

God’s Will for Your Life 0

Tim Hartzell

Faith
November 13, 2019

Ask most Christians, and we will tell you that knowing God’s will for our lives is a high priority — likely the highest. We put a lot of prayer, thought, and effort into the quest to know God’s will, and we often wonder if we are living within God’s will. We Christians often say that

A Veterans Day Appreciation and Monster Buck Anticipation 0

Jim Webb

Editorials
November 6, 2019

“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign, they’re blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign?” You know I like musical references, and this seemed like the perfect one. It’s time to take down all those roadside election signs. A message to the candidates and their supporters, please