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South Williamsport, PA
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  • County Hall Corner: Lycoming Legislates and Learns0

    The Lycoming County Commissioners moved their weekly meeting to Wednesday, June 24, breaking from their standard Thursday schedule to address an urgent matter that demanded immediate action. The shift signaled the gravity of what was about to unfold. Data center development has accelerated across Pennsylvania, and Lycoming County suddenly found itself at a crossroads. The

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  • Beauty Essentials Part 20

    In part 1, we reviewed patches, serums, moisturizer, hand cream, and body wash, all of which are prep work for the essentials we’ll run through as we continue exploring the standard product types in a robust beauty and skincare routine. Part 1 focused mostly on the face and body, but hair oil and treatments are

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  • The Steel City and Billtown Forging Ahead Led by a Mayor of the People0

    I was ‘on the road again,’ as Willie Nelson would say — destination Pittsburgh. I haven’t traveled much the last couple of years because of my health, which includes back and hip issues. Almost all my miles have been within Lycoming County, except those in the adjacent counties that receive the Webb Weekly. I have

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  • September is National Suicide Prevention Month0

    Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 49,000 people committed suicide in 2023, which is 1 death every 11 minutes. In addition, 12.8 million seriously thought about committing suicide. In 2024, U.S. suicide rates climbed to levels not

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  • U.S. Leads World in Wellness Spending0

    Wellness, also known as well-being, was not a term commonly used just a few decades ago, and it certainly wasn’t associated with the economy. Yet, in the last several years, it has been associated with entire categories of industry such as trade, health, and lifestyle. Wellness has been used as a selling point for products

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Summer Is Finally Here!0

    I fondly recall my early years growing up in northern Lycoming County. Hours upon untold hours were spent outside — fishing, hunting, hiking, exploring, and watching the wonders of nature unfold time and time again. Great memories were formulated, and it was a very healthy environment to spend those youthful years. No cell phone. No

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  • The Bookworm Sez

    The Bookworm Sez0

    Oh, what a mess! Quick, grab a broom and get to work. There’s dirt here and, ugh, something liquid spilled everywhere. Careful you don’t track it around or you’ll just make it worse. Seems like you’re the source of the mess, and in the new book “Earthly Materials” by Cutter Wood, it’s unpleasant but totally

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  • Hair Growth0

    I remember back in the 90s, after one horrible haircut, I was desperate for rapid regrowth. Hearing some sort of wives’ tale about horse shampoo helping hair grow faster, I begged my mother to buy good old Mane & Tail. She did, but it didn’t give me the long or luscious locks I had hoped

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  • How to Reduce Your Risk of Being in an Auto Accident

    How to Reduce Your Risk of Being in an Auto Accident0

    Driving a car or truck is part of daily life for most people. Commutes to work or school, leisure trips or time spent behind the wheel as part of a profession compel people to drive each and every day. Although most trips to the office or the store are uneventful, the risk that something may

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  • Lenten Suggestions0

    There is light at the end of the tunnel of winter’s unwelcome grasp of the past several months. Daylight savings time has arrived. Major Leagues Baseball debuts its 2025 season next week with the Dodgers and Cubs meeting in Tokyo, with baseball’s other 28 clubs swinging into action on March 27. Locally, the high school

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  • County Hall Corner: All the News that Gets Forgotten0

    For over a century, the New York Times has used the slogan, “All the news that’s fit to print.” This catchphrase was created by the owner, Adolph S. Ochs, in 1896 to distinguish his newspaper from others that published lurid and inaccurate stories. The intention was needed because, quite frankly, we depend on media sources

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  • UPMC Physician: Does Cold Weather Make Joints Ache?0

    Many people claim they can sense an approaching storm because their joints begin to ache. For those with arthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can intensify discomfort in already vulnerable areas. Joint pain is commonly blamed on weather changes, and some doctors believe there may be more joint pain on cold, rainy days. However,

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  • Oral Health & Beauty0

    Recently, while at Target picking up toothpaste, I noticed that the oral care aisle is starting to look more and more like the skincare aisle. Sure, there were the typical tubes of Crest value packs, but there were also sophisticatedly designed electric toothbrushes, organic mouthwashes, and other fancy-looking oral hygiene products. This got me wondering:

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  • County Hall Corner: The Lively and Quick Jamie Flick0

    It is hard to stand out when there are 203 members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. However, we have two men who cover our area who are truly unique. I wrote last month about the amazing man, Joe Hamm, and this week, I want to highlight the recently reelected PA 83rd Legislative District Representative

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  • Teen Driver Safety Week0

    National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct 20-26. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, data indicates that traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for 15-20-year-olds. New teen drivers are gaining experience behind the wheel, which increases the chance of dangerous situations for the teen and other roadway users around them. Here

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  • Enjoy a Safe Labor Day

    Enjoy a Safe Labor Day0

    Labor Day provides an opportunity to enjoy one last long weekend with fun in the sun, barbecues, pool parties, and vacations. Although summer officially ends on Sunday, September 22, 2024, Labor Day typically marks the unofficial close of the summer entertaining and recreation season. As individuals and families prepare to fire up the grill or

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  • Cillo Breaks Masters Powerlifting Record

    Cillo Breaks Masters Powerlifting Record0

    Look out, Lou Ferrigno, aka, the Incredible Hulk. Williamsport has its own Incredible Hulk, and his name is Tom Cillo. I, like most everyone in the Williamsport area, have known Tom for decades for a multitude of things, including his outstanding representation of “Raider Nation” to his willingness to eat a poinsettia (he claims they’re

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