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  • 54th Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta Sets Sail August 29th to September 1st0

    The Susquehanna River in Lock Haven will be alive with the roar of power boat engines and the daring doings of the operators of those boats as the 54th Annual Lock Haven Labor Day Boat Regatta takes place August 29 to September 1. The regatta features three days of American Power Boat Association-sanctioned power boat

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  • CUTTERS CARVINGS0

    JUST 6 HOME GAMES REMAIN The Williamsport Crosscutters 2025 season is quickly winding down with just 6 home games left on the schedule. The final homestand begins THIS FRIDAY with games August 29-Sept. 3. CUTTERS FALL YARD SALE SEPT. 20 The Cutters Fall Community Yard Sale takes place on Saturday September 20th at Journey Bank

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  • Cutters Carvings0

    JUST 7 HOME GAMES REMAIN The Williamsport Crosscutters 2025 season is quickly winding down with just 7 home games left on the schedule. The Cutters are home THIS Thursday, the 21st hosting State College and end the season with a 6-game homestand August 29-September 3. The Cutters are in the running for the 2nd half

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  • Cutters Carvings0

    CUTTERS DONATE TO TOY FOR TOTS On July 25, the Cutters celebrated Christmas in July and wore special Ugly Christmas Sweater jerseys as part of the celebration sponsored by Bower Electric and Generators. The jerseys were auctioned online with proceeds benefiting the local Toys for Tots drive and their mission to collect new, unwrapped toys

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  • Cutters Carvings0

    CUTTERS DONATE TO HOPE FOUNDATION On July 1, the Cutters wore specially designed jerseys in honor of Rhashan, the team’s popular Director of Smiles. The jerseys were auctioned online with proceeds benefiting the Hope Enterprises Foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities by supporting the programs and

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  • Cutters Carvings0

    UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER JERSEY AUCTION UNDERWAY The Crosscutters celebrated Christmas in July on July 25 by wearing “Ugly Christmas Sweater Jerseys.” Those limited-edition, game-worn jersey’s are currently available in an online auction to benefit the Lycoming County Chapter of Toys for Tots. To big, simply download the FREE LiveSource app on your phone and click

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  • Cutter’s Carvings0

    SECOND-HALF BEGINS The second-half of the 2025 MLB Draft League season begins this week with a 5-game homestand at Journey Bank Ballpark (July 16-20). While the Cutters spent all of June in 1st place, July was not as kind and they were not able to hold on to the top spot. The team will need

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  • Coach, Parent, Child0

    Time flies. The older one gets, the faster things appear to spin around you. For me, the time between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July annually seems to go by in the blink of an eye. Memorial Day signals that the uncertainty of spring is finally heading toward the warmth of summer. Then, before

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  • Cutter’s Carvings0

    TICKET EXHANGES Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 6, June 8 & June 17 can exchange them for tickets of the same or lesser value to ANY 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home game. All ticket exchanges must be done in-person at the Cutters box office at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done

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  • Independence Day Festivities Highlighted by “Set the Night to Music” and Fireworks0

    Downtown Williamsport will once again light up the skies for the annual “Set the Night to Music” fireworks display on Friday, July 4th, celebrating our nation’s 249th anniversary of independence. As in previous years, Backyard Broadcasting will partner with the City of Williamsport to host this exciting event. Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter expressed pride in

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  • Happy Birthday!0

    249 years and counting. 365 days to go until the arrival of the quarter millennial in the USA. July 4, 2026, will mark our nation’s 250th birthday! Throughout our country’s long history, the sacrifices and hard times endured by those whose actions gave birth to “the land of the free and home of the brave”

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  • Cutter’s Carvings0

    TICKET EXCHANGES Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 6, June 8 & June 17 can exchange them for tickets of the same or lesser value to ANY 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home game. All ticket exchanges must be done in-person at the Cutters box office at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done

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  • Williamsport Sun: July 5, 1955 – Local Fireworks Seen by Thousands in Area0

    The valley echoed with explosions last night and spectacular and aerial bombs lighted the sky for all in the Greater Williamsport area to see. The occasion was the annual July 4th fireworks display for all to see co-sponsored by the Sun-Gazette Co. and the Grit Publishing Co. It is estimated that more than 60,000 people

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  • County Hall Corner: It’s Independence Day, Not Just the Fourth of July0

    This Friday, we will celebrate Independence Day. This is when families get together for picnics, watch fireworks in the evening, and generally enjoy a day off. It is a tradition that goes back a very, very long time, in fact, as long as our national independence itself. John Adams, our first Vice President of the

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  • Grillin’ Season

    Grillin’ Season0

    Howdy everyone! Happy summer. I can’t believe we have reached June already. It’s absolutely crazy how fast time is going. Before we know it, fireworks will be booming in the air; shortly after, pumpkins will be lit on front porches, and then we will be saying Merry Christmas to everyone we know. Phew. Take all

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  • TICKET EXCHANGES0

    Fans with tickets from canceled games dated June 6 & June 8 can exchange them for tickets of the same or lesser value to ANY 2025 Williamsport Crosscutters home game. All ticket exchanges must be done in-person at the Cutters box office at Journey Bank Ballpark. Ticket exchanges cannot be done over the phone or

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  • Three Pennsylvania Players Dot the Roster0

    The early season roster features three players with Pennsylvania roots including INF Ryan Kennel, who spent part of his youth in Williamsport along with INF Matt Ilgenfritz from New Cumberland, PA. 2025 marks their third year in summer league competition. Another PA native on the roster is LHP Cade Davis from Bloomsburg, who played high

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  • Opening Night THIS Friday0

    Cutters baseball is BACK! The summer fun begins on THIS Friday when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at 6:35pm Opening Night tickets and tickets for all 2025 home games are available by online at crosscutters.com, by phone at (570) 326-3389 or in-person at the Journey Bank Ballpark box office. Beware of Third-Party Ticket

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  • Crosscutters, Cookouts, and Common Sense0

    The Boys of Summer are back at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. I can’t wait to get up to the ballpark and see my good friends, Rhashan, the Director of Smiles who I promoted to VP of All the Fun, the multi-hat-wearing VP of Marketing and Public Relations, Gabe Sinicropi, who also does

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  • Crosscutters Begin Their Defense of MLB Draft League Championship Beginning June 40

    For the first time in a little more than 20 years, the Williamsport Crosscutters will seek to defend a league championship they won the previous season when they open their season at State College on June 4. They begin their home schedule on Friday, June 6. The other teams of the MLB Draft League will

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  • Opening Night & Single Game Tickets Now on Sale0

    Cutters’ baseball is BACK! The summer fun begins on Friday, June 6 when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at 6:35 p.m. Opening Night tickets and tickets for all 2025 home games are available by online at crosscutters.com, by phone at (570) 326-3389 or in-person at the Journey Bank Ballpark box office. Beware of

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  • Cutters Announce 2025 Promotions First-Ever Drone Show Part of the ’25 Lineup0

    The Williamsport Crosscutters have released their promotional schedule for the 2025 season presented by UPMC. The Cutters begin defense of their 2024 MLB Draft League title with a 2-game series in Trenton June 4 and 5. The home opener is scheduled for Friday, June 6 when the Cutters host the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Game times

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  • Let Me Tell You About My Jesus

    Let Me Tell You About My Jesus0

    First and foremost, before I get started on one of my favorite articles, I need to apologize for not having an article in last week’s paper. Here is what happened. I wrote one as usual and sent it in by the Thursday before. That following Tuesday, my momma texted me to ask where my article

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  • NCAA Football Recap0

    I was glued to my big screen the past few days. I am not the biggest college football fan, but the 2024-25 playoffs have been grand. Yes. I am rooting for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Teach is a proud alum. We have been to many games. Johnny Goodtimes is retired. He was that guy.

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  • Origin of New Year Celebrations…Who Knew?0

    When most of us think of the new year, we think of goofy party hats, late-night celebrations, and maybe one too many cocktails — basically, a bunch of bad decisions. There might be decadent food involved, and you might even have some annual traditions, such as watching a lighted ball drop in Times Square or

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  • The Cyborg0

    Muncy’s Austin Johnson is an extraordinary young lad. He is a three-time state wrestling finalist. Johnson will go down as one of the area’s all-time bests. He will be heading to Oklahoma State University on a full scholarship next fall. But it is what Johnson does on the gridiron that impresses me the most. I

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  • Cutters Chase Championship0

    Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige once said, “You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you get to dress for all of them.” Paige’s statement succinctly describes the Williamsport Crosscutters 2024 season. After outdistancing the MLB Draft League field and winning the league’s first-half championship, the Crosscutters fell in

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  • MLB DRAFT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME THURSDAY!0

    The Williamsport Crosscutters take on the 2nd half champions in the 2024 MLB Draft League Championship game, THIS Thursday September 5th presented by UPMC, Antlers on the Water, Webb Weekly and Backyard Broadcasting. The first 1,200 fans will receive a free Cutters Rally Towel courtesy of Weis Markets and WILQ plus fireworks after the game.

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  • As Fall Closes in, the Giving Season Begins

    As Fall Closes in, the Giving Season Begins0

    I’ve got a lot of ground, out field grass, fairway, and even peaceful cemetery space to cover this week, so I had better get right to it. I’ll begin where I left off last week with West End Babe Ruth 13-16’s trip to the World Series in Branson, Missouri. Congratulations to the West End team, parents,

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  • 53rd Lock Haven Jaycees Labor Day Regatta To Be Held This Weekend0

    For over 50 years, the Susquehanna River at Lock Haven has reverberated with the thrilling sound of boat engines on Labor Day weekend, thanks to the Lock Haven annual Labor Day Regatta. This beloved end-of-summer event is set to return from August 30th to September 2nd.   Prepare for a weekend of diverse entertainment! Alongside the

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  • CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE0

    The Williamsport Crosscutters take on the 2nd half champions in the 2024 MLB Draft League Championship game, Thursday September 5th presented by UPMC, Antlers on the Water, Webb Weekly and Backyard Broadcasting. The first 1,200 fans will receive a free Cutters Rally Towel courtesy of Weis Markets and WILQ plus fireworks after the game. Tickets

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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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  • CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE0

    The Williamsport Crosscutters take on the 2nd half champions in the 2024 MLB Draft League Championship game, Thursday September 5th presented by UPMC, Antlers on the Water, Webb Weekly and Backyard Broadcasting. The first 1,200 fans will receive a free Cutters Rally Towel courtesy of Weis Markets and WILQ plus fireworks after the game. Tickets

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