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  • Finding a New Place to Hunt0

    Jon Pries

    Area hunters are truly blessed with State Game Lands encompassing thousands of acres nearby where they can hunt. That acreage has been paid for by money generated by hunting license sales and should remain for hunters’ use for generations to come. But what happens when the forests on that land undergo changes that negatively affect

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  • The Irish Have Always Been a Major Part of the Williamsport Scene0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    As we get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 with the shillelagh and shamrock, it is good to note that the Irish have been a part of the Williamsport area from its very beginnings. The founder of Williamsport, Michael Ross, bears an Irish surname, even though it is reported he may have been born

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  • Muncy Fourth Friday Activities This Friday, June 280

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Family-friendly activities, food and craft vendors, musical entertainment of various kinds, and good fellowship are all hallmarks of Muncy’s “Fourth Friday” activities, which take place monthly at the Today Farm, the former Tom Styer’s farm in Muncy. Ann Baker was one of the organizers and has been involved with the event since it began 15

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  • The Roving Sportsman… It’s Bluebird Time!0

    Jon Pries

    In the early years of growing up in the countryside of Lycoming County, it was a tradition to watch for the early arrival of robins — signaling the soon to occur arrival of spring. It usually meant that the winter weather and snowfalls were about to be replaced with warmer temperatures, daffodils, and green grass.

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  • Opossum: Our Only Marsupial.0

    Ken Hunter

    Obviously, I enjoy wildlife; after all, I’ve spent most of my life photographing, painting, or writing about some form of wildlife. The other morning, while downing a cup of coffee with the gang, one of the guy’s wives mentioned she had a possum in the barn, and that led to a more involved discussion, which

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  • LH Jams Festival 20230

    Dave Bellomo

    It’s that time again, the LH Jams Festival is back in Lock Haven! “We are busy pulling together a great schedule of vendors, artists, and musicians for the 8th annual LH JAMS summer festival!” said Steve Getz, LH JAMS Director and CCAC Board President. “Last year’s festival set attendance records along with our expanded schedule

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  • Rose Valley Lake

    Rose Valley Lake0

    Jamie Spencer

    Ian Andrews and I have been friends for a long time. He is a good dude, and we both love to fish. Ian grew up on Rose Valley Lake, and that is where he currently resides. We don’t see each other much, but we follow one another online. Thrilled my bud is back using the

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  • The Roving Sportsman… No Place to Go?0

    Jon Pries

    For most of us who live in Lycoming County or the surrounding counties, we are fortunate to have acquired multiple places to hunt, fish, and spend quality time outdoors. Whether we pursue small game or big game and whether we prefer to fish for trout or bass, the majority of outdoorsmen who have resided in

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  • Dove Season About to Open0

    Ken Hunter

    It doesn’t seem possible that I would be writing about hunting; after all, it seems like we are in the middle of a long, hot, dry summer and far from any kind of hunting scenario but believe it or not, dove season is about to get underway. Dove season opens September 1 and runs through

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Eastern Bluebirds0

    Jon Pries

    The signs of spring are starting to appear. First was the arrival last week of the plump-breasted worm-eating robins. Then just two days later, several eastern bluebirds were perching in the nearby maple tree and checking out the numerous bluebird boxes scattered along the field edge. As bluebirds begin to leave their winter hangouts and

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  • County Hall Corner: Behind the Budget Numbers0

    Larry Stout

    There is a story of a mother watching a parade in which her son was playing in a marching band. As the band passed by, she remarked, “Look, Johnny is the only one marching in step.” That thought ran through my mind as I reviewed the proposed 2022 budget for Lycoming County. Everyone will see

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  • You Just Can’t Make This Stuffing Up1

    Jim Webb

    Before I get to the breaking news from the White House, I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Please enjoy this special time of year with family, friends, and loved ones. As I have learned during my journey, time goes by way too fast, and people you love are not seated

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  • Sylvan Dell Environmental Center and Robert Porter Allen Natural Area Now Being Developed Through a Private-Public Partnership Effort1

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    South Williamsport native Robert Porter Allen (1905-1963), was at one time one of this country’s leading naturalists, serving as president of the National Audubon Society. He is credited with helping to save the Roseate Spoonbill and the Whooping Crane. His childhood experience birding in Sylvan Dell’s large wetland influenced his career in ornithology. Allen’s innovative

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  • The Sons and Daughters of Erin Have Contributed Greatly to Lycoming County0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a great day for the Irish and those who wish they were Irish, it seems as though it would be good to look back and see what the Irish and their descendants have done to help make Williamsport and the rest of Lycoming County such a great place and

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  • Watch Wildlife Round the Clock From Home0

    Webb Weekly

    Harsh winter weather can make it tough to get outdoors. But even in the worst conditions, the Game Commission’s round-the-clock livestreams offer viewers a chance to connect with wildlife, all from the comfort of home. A new 24-7 livestream from a black bear den in Monroe County launched this week. That brings the total to

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  • The Hunting Seasons are Upon Us0

    Ken Hunter

    It’s probably safe to say that most of us outdoor types have not given much thought to the upcoming hunting seasons, especially in light of the hot, dry weather that has engulfed us over the past month. But ready or not, the hunting seasons are about to begin. It’s also that time of year that

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Gun Ownership Today0

    Jon Pries

    Today’s gun owners vary widely in their interests in firearms. Some are collectors, admiring the workmanship and artistry of a finely engraved piece that is enhanced with a beautifully grained wooden stock. Some are hunters, looking for a working tool that will aid in their quest for all kinds of wild game and birds. Yet

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  • Our Rose Valley Walleye

    Our Rose Valley Walleye0

    Jamie Spencer

    I reached out to a friend of mine and asked if he’s been doing any fishing. No. I’m way too busy man but let’s give it a try sometime. Anything going on Friday? SCORE. We made plans to meet up at the East boat launch before the sunrise. Rose Valley Lake is the largest body

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  • The Roving Sportsman… Finding New Places0

    Jon Pries

    Many of us who live in Lycoming County and the surrounding counties are fortunate to have acquired multiple places to hunt, fish and spend quality time in the outdoors. Whether we pursue small game or big game and whether we prefer to fish for trout or bass, the majority of outdoorsmen who have resided in

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  • Cooperstown0

    Scott Lowery

    On a cool, overcast October morning, the ‘Giants’ and ‘Dodgers’ were set to square off amidst historical surroundings staring them in the face. No, it wasn’t the Polo Grounds or Ebbets Field. Nor was it Dodger Stadium or AT&T Park. The location had much more significance than even those beloved venues. The 10:00 a.m. ‘game’

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  • The Roving Sportsman… All About Bluebirds0

    Jon Pries

    While the plump-breasted worm-eating robin is entitled “The harbinger of spring,” there is no doubt that sightings of the early bluebirds are eagerly awaited as well. As they begin to leave their winter hangouts and appear more often outside the kitchen window or perched near the garden, we wonder what we can do to keep

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  • PA Farmland Preservation Program0

    Larry Stout

    Those of us who grew up in the outlying boroughs and townships of Lycoming County in the 1960s and 70s remember traveling to Williamsport for shopping and entertainment and passing miles and miles of farmland along the route. But as the world changed, so did Lycoming County. Children of farmers decided they wanted to go

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  • Trick-or-Treating Tips for Rural Residents0

    Family Features

    If someone were commissioned to paint a picture of Halloween bliss, it would probably showcase a neighborhood full of children ringing doorbells and gathering treats. Millions of children and adults participate in the annual ritual of trick-or-treating. For urban and suburban children, close-by neighbors make it quite easy to fill up sacks of candy. However,

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