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Editorials, Local News
September 11, 2019

The Day Innocence was Lost 0

Editorials, Local News
September 11, 2019

It was a beautiful, sun drenched, late-summer morning. It appeared all was right in the world. The early day’s sun still very warm, but the smell of fall was in the air. I dropped my sons off for school and daycare. Jimmy had just started kindergarten and Hunter was a very young preschooler. I was

Never Forget 0

Steph Nordstrom

Editorials, Local News
September 11, 2019

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 18 years since our country was changed forever. Eighteen years since almost 3,000 people lost their lives to a terror attack that changed the landscape of the United States forever. One of the bright spots that emerged from that fateful day was the 9/11 Memorial Ride. It began

Tribute To Father John Manno To Be Part of This Year’s Annual 9-11 Coalition Memorial Motorcycle Ride 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Local News
September 11, 2019

For the first 18 rides of the 9-11 Memorial Coalition, one man, Father John Manno, was front and center — a part of and a champion of the ride, which seeks to remember and honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Father Manno, in many ways, became the public face and the

When is it Time for Hernia Surgery?0

UPMC Susquehanna

Health
September 11, 2019

Have you ever noticed a small bulge in your abdomen or groin? Even if it isn’t painful, it could be a hernia. Unfortunately, aside from resting and taking ibuprofen for pain, there isn’t much you can do on your own to treat a hernia, but have a general surgeon repair the hernia. What is a

Live By Faith: Starting With the Impossible 0

Tim Hartzell

Faith
September 11, 2019

The writer of Hebrews 11 introduces Sarah as our next hero of the faith. Her story is a very unusual one and is found in Genesis chapters 16 through 18. The summarized version of her story is this: Sarah was married to Abraham. God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father

It is Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams 0

Dave Bellomo

Advice, Opinion
September 11, 2019

It is very common to get to a point in your life where you stop and realize you have no idea how you have gotten there — metaphorically speaking. I certainly know I have. You are ambitious and have a plan for your career, family, and life in general. It might happen slowly, or you

Over The Edge 0

Press Release

Local News, Sports
September 11, 2019

Rappel spots are limited for Over the Edge 2019— the daring urban adventure fundraiser benefitting the YWCA Northcentral PA, River Valley Regional YMCA and Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation. Slated for October 26th at the William Hepburn High Rise, volunteers who raise or contribute at least $1,000 for either the YWCA, the YMCA, or

Gazette and Bulletin: September 8, 1954 – Three-Cent Mail to Go By Air Via Allegheny 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Local News
September 11, 2019

Allegheny Airlines will inaugurate the carrying of regular three-cent mail by air here today when Flight 707 leaves the Williamsport Municipal Airport shortly after 7 p.m. It is one of 10 feeder airlines which will service more than 100 communities scattered through 23 states, according to Postmaster General Arthur E. Sommerfield, announced this week. Allegheny

Thomas T. Taber Museum to Host a ‘Show-and-Tell’0

Press Release

Events, Local News
September 11, 2019

Williamsport- The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will welcome everyone back to its first Coffee Hour since June with a ‘Show and Tell’. It will be held in the Community Room of the museum, on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10am. The program is free and open to the public.

13th Balloonfest and So Much More To Be Held This Saturday 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Events, Local News
September 11, 2019

An appearance by a professional air show and air race team and a flying aerobatic show featuring “paramotors,” are among the new things that will highlight the 13th annual “Balloonfest, Air Show & So Much More” this Saturday, September 14th at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville, PA. The event is presented each year by

Deer Feeding 0

Ken Hunter

Outdoors
September 11, 2019

I’ve been reading and hearing a lot recently about the Pennsylvania Game Commissions proposal to ask for a ban on the feeding of deer. As usual, anything that has to do with the PGC and deer usually results in lots of controversy and plenty of outspoken opinions — some for and some against. Understand that

That Morning on 9-11 0

Andrea McElroy

Food, Recipes
September 11, 2019

Eighteen years ago, I was a sophomore at Williamsport Area High School. I had not a care in the world. I was high on love with my highschool boyfriend (still am!) and just got my learners permit to drive — life was good. That morning of 9-11 was no different than any other morning. I

Third Annual Wild Pheasant Hunt Game Commission and Pheasants Forever invite junior hunters to pursue wild birds in Pennsylvania.0

Press Release

Events, Local News, Outdoors
September 11, 2019

Thirty-eight junior hunters drawn by lottery soon will experience the thrill of seeing a wild pheasant rooster pounding skyward while having the special opportunity to harvest it. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced the application process for the third annual Central Susquehanna Wild Pheasant Recovery Area (WPRA) youth hunt. Last year’s hunt, held over two

How to Update Your Accessories for Fall 0

Bernadette Ulsamer

Advice
September 11, 2019

With Labor Day behind us and the official start of fall right around the corner, you may already have your cooler-weather clothes pressed and ready for the season, but what about your accessories? Just as you transition your wardrobe with the drop in temperature, you should also give your accessory drawer a changeover. This fall,

The Roving Sportsman… Fall Habitat Work 0

Jon Pries

Outdoors
September 11, 2019

As the summer days shorten and fall is almost upon us, let’s take a look at what we can do over the next month or so to improve our habitat for the wildlife we hope to aid through the upcoming winter months. Even though the daytime temperatures are slowly dropping as fall approaches, there is

A Winning Season Despite the Record 0

Scott Lowery

Sports
September 11, 2019

The skies darkened. The threatening clouds drew closer. A bolt of lightning flashed from the beyond the centerfield fence. After a summer of baseball two remaining ground crew members assumed their solitary work of covering home plate and the pitcher’s mound. The inevitable was just moments away. Soon the skies opened up, and Mother Nature

County Hall Corner: The Art of Argument 0

Larry Stout

Government, Local News
September 11, 2019

There are ebbs and flows in any organization; times when it seems that all hell has broken loose, and other times when there is hardly anything happening at all. This was evident with county government during the month of August. The weekly County Commissioners’ meeting agenda would have two or three action items, whereas it

International Literacy Day 0

Steph Nordstrom

Editorials
September 4, 2019

Before I get started, I just want to thank Jimmy for giving me his space this week. Literacy is an issue that is important to both of us and that, coupled with Hunter’s Thursday night football game at UConn (#GoHuskies), we decided that I get to kick off (pun intended) this week’s issue. According to

Callie’s Garden To Be Dedicated This Saturday, September 7th 0

Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

Events, Memorials
September 4, 2019

Callie Cavanaugh was a vibrant, caring, generous, and loving young girl who left us all too soon from a childhood cancer. She left behind a legacy of love. This lovely girl is going to be remembered and celebrated with a more lasting legacy when the project called “Callie’s Garden” is dedicated this Saturday, September 7th,

September is Sight Saving Month 0

Family Features

Health
September 4, 2019

September is Sight Saving Month. It is estimated that about 47,000 Americans a year will lose their sight, which equals one person every 11 minutes. The International Council of Ophthalmology states that 80% of blindness is avoidable, 20% is preventable, and 60% is treatable. Central Susquehanna Sight Services would like to stress the importance of