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  • Leaving Her Mark

    Leaving Her Mark0

    Scott Lowery

    For Alizabeth Schuler and her South Williamsport High School softball teammates, it was like Ground Hog Day all over again. As the state championship game ended, the Mounties fell to state powerhouse Neshannock for the second year in a row. Emotions overflowed, both from the players on the field and the legion of blue-clad fans

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  • Eck and the Warriors

    Eck and the Warriors0

    Jamie Spencer

    Props to the Montoursville Warriors on a fantastic season. They are heading to the 4A PIAA State Championship. The outcome will be determined by the time we go to print. But win or lose. These guys are rock stars. We are so dang proud. I have many ties to their coaches and players. I hope

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  • Looking Back0

    Scott Lowery

    H.G. Wells’s 1895 science fiction novel Time Machine has been much scrutinized and talked about over the years. The work suggested a concept of time travel using a device to travel purposely forward or backward through time. Not being a Wells fan or proponent of the notion, I have previously never paid any attention to

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  • Sun is Shining on Sinibaldi

    Sun is Shining on Sinibaldi0

    Scott Lowery

    As a ten-year-old Little Leaguer, Peter Sinibaldi dreamed of someday hitting a walk-off home run just like his New York Yankees heroes were doing. Eight years later, his walk-off single gave his South Williamsport high school team a 2-1 win over Sayre, clinching the school’s second consecutive District IV championship. Telling the media after the

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  • 100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from May 1925

    100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from May 19250

    Family Features

    The month of May has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in May 1925. “Pink’s War” comes to an end on May 1. The campaign was a British aerial bombardment against the Mahsud tribe in British India’s Punjab Province. The campaign

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  • Letter to Blabby0

    Scott Lowery

    Dear Blabby: I hope you can help me. As the mother of twins, a boy and a girl, the past twelve years of my life have been devoted to my kids and the wonderful sports activities they have so much enjoyed. My son plays football in the fall, basketball in the winter, and baseball in

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  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T0

    Scott Lowery

    Perhaps the novelty has begun to waiver a bit once the reality of winning a state championship has sunk into the players and coaches of the Loyalsock Township state champion girls’ basketball team, but their accomplishment made school and District IV history and the smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts remain as

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  • Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance To Honor Several at Banquet0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    A beloved late local musician and community activist, a long-time medical volunteer at the Little League World Series, a music educator, and several “Unsung Heroes” are among those to be honored at the Lycoming County Brotherhood Alliance banquet to be held May 7 at the Genetti Hotel. The guest speaker is a crusader against the

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  • A Lady Lancer Family of Fundamentals0

    Jim Webb

    The smiles on the faces of the Loyalsock Lady Lancers as they take a bite out of the gold medal says it all. What an unbelievable moment to be remembered, shared, and talked about by the Lady Lancer family, all the families that support each person within this photo, and the Lancer Nation forever. Thank

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  • Warrior Golf0

    Jamie Spencer

    Much love to the Lady Lancers. They continue to make us proud. HERSHEY baby. My fingers are crossed. Good luck, gals. Play your best. Take tons of photos. Cherish the experience. Regardless of the outcome, you are still rock stars. We will talk more about these gals down the road. I recently wrote a story

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  • Hope Springs Eternal0

    Jim Webb

    What a month of March it has been. From the well above average temperatures to the full moon, red moon, and lunar eclipse to the great accomplishments by local area athletes. March came in like a lion and went out like a lion for some very talented teenagers. When you reach the last column of

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  • Wrestling Gravitas0

    Scott Lowery

    Decades ago, the City of Williamsport conducted a public contest inviting entries seeking to identify a new promotional slogan. Based upon its uniqueness as the Birthplace of Little League and the importance baseball has played in its history, I decided to enter the contest, submitting my suggestion, “The Little League City with a Big League

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  • Yogi Strom0

    Jamie Spencer

    My full-time gig is with Susquehanna Marble and Granite. Yes. There is never a dull moment. I have been with the company for eight great seasons. And I have been involved with every facet of the countertop business. I am not the strongest, and these beautiful rocks are super heavy. My fellow work chums say

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  • Peyton Dincher: 2,000 Point Basketball Player for the Ages0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Through the years, Lycoming County’s high schools have produced some high-flying and high-scoring girls’ basketballers, but perhaps none has been as distinguished as the Jersey Shore Bulldogs’ Peyton Dincher. In her recently completed high school career, she scored more than 2,000 points, a total that is to be celebrated for sure. She will take her

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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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  • Mercy?0

    Scott Lowery

    Among the proverbs often kicked around is one traced back to Thomas Fuller in 1732 pertaining to the arrival of March weather. Referring to the month as coming in like a lion and departing as a lamb, it depicts a cold, windy, snowy start, eventually giving way to glimpses of spring’s coming beauty and warmth.

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  • March MADness

    March MADness0

    Jamie Spencer

    March is a beautiful month for many reasons. I am getting excited to fish. The golf season is here, and I will devote as much time to watching as much basketball as I possibly can. MADNESS baby. NBA. College. High School. It doesn’t matter. I even get stoked when I spot a few kids hooping

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  • The Mecca0

    Jamie Spencer

    I found myself driving home from a game. The Millionaires were on the road. We made two trips to the greater Harrisburg area this week. No worries. I enjoy my time on Route 15. I listen to music and think. I felt bad for my behavior last night. I was in rare form. I am

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  • Harlem Wizards Return for Basketball Game at Magic Dome on January 23

    Harlem Wizards Return for Basketball Game at Magic Dome on January 230

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    Since 1962, the Harlem Wizards have entertained and delighted audiences across the country while raising money for worthy causes. The Wizards will return to Williamsport on Thursday, January 23, at the Williamsport High School basketball court, affectionately known as the “Magic Dome.” This event will help raise funds for the Williamsport Area School District Education

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  • 20250

    Jamie Spencer

    Happy New Year, kids. Special thanks to those who are fans of this page. I am truly humbled by all of your feedback and praise. I want to give some love to a few — props to the boss man Jim and my lovely editor Steph for allowing me to partake. I am a part-time

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  • Playoffs & Resolutions0

    Scott Lowery

    Famed film director and producer Andy Warhol once was quoted as saying, “The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting.” Although Warhol’s words are still with us, they cannot be applied to last week’s much-hyped first round of the NCAA college football playoffs, which, after months of ballyhooed buildup, lacked both the excitement

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  • Christmastime 60 Years Ago0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    The year was 1964. It was a momentous and interesting year in almost every field of endeavor, from popular culture to politics and many things in between. That year’s most spectacular event in popular culture was the advent of “Beatlemania.” Four lads from Liverpool dominated that year’s music charts. In the week of April 4,

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  • Dick Allen Most Recent Bowman Field Alumnus Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    In a move that many baseball observers thought was badly overdue, feared slugger Dick Allen, along with former Pirate great Dave Parker, were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame last week. He narrowly missed in two previous tries, including one time by just one vote. Allen joins other Bowman Field alumni, Jim Bunning,

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  • Small-Town Muncy Pride0

    Scott Lowery

    As the school bus headed north along country roads to Towanda, conversation conjuncture centered on several small hamlets passed through along the way. What led people to decide to settle there, what do they do for a living, and what school do their kids attend? Answers weren’t readily forthcoming for the first two questions, but

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  • Local Flavors

    Local Flavors0

    Jamie Spencer

    The winter sports scene is finally here, and I have already been in the gym to see several games. I am a long-time basketball junkie. A purist. I prefer to get to get there well before the tip. I enjoy interacting with some of the players in pregame warmups. A wave or a fist bump

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  • Loyalsock Township High School Celebrates National Signing Day With Stellar Student-Athlete Achievements.0

    Press Release

    Loyalsock Township High School (LTHS) proudly announces the signing of exceptional student-athletes who exemplify dedication, talent, and academic excellence. This day marked not only a celebration of athletic prowess but also a recognition of the commitment these individuals have shown both on and off the field. The signing ceremony included 2 student-athletes, each of whom

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  • College Coaching0

    Scott Lowery

    The political ads media deluge is over! Television sets have been freed, now even those annoying commercial messages won’t seem as bad as what we’ve been subject to for the past month. In the interim, the World Series is over, high school football and soccer playoffs are winding down, college basketball is underway, the annual

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  • Nellie & Chris0

    Scott Lowery

    The topic has come up often in our home. Jean reflects upon the many wonderful friends and experiences we have shared over the years due to our sports involvement. Many times, as we transition from one event or season to another, the experiences tend to be woven together like a t-shirt quilt. The quilt warms

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  • Masse on the Marquee0

    Scott Lowery

    “What’s black & white and red all over?” asks the familiar elementary school riddle. The ‘newspaper’ answer to the question provided the driving impetus for the recent announcement that longtime Williamsport Sun-Gazette sports reporter Chris Masse is among 11 new members of the West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame, who will be formally inducted

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  • JD Lunger

    JD Lunger0

    Jamie Spencer

    My articles are submitted on Friday. My lovely editor has everything else finished, and she is patiently waiting. I do my best not to leave her hanging. I have been on a roll here lately. Perhaps I conquered my struggles with mobile freelance procrastination. Yes. There are so many great stories to tell. I lost

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  • My Radio Guys

    My Radio Guys0

    Jamie Spencer

    Much has changed since the very first Little League World Series. The national exposure these boys and girls receive nowadays is insane. ESPN and its affiliates not only cover the entire tournament but are now televising most, if not all, of the regional games. Don’t get me wrong, folks. I am loving every moment, and

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  • Bucknell’s Bliss Crushes at Olympic Trials

    Bucknell’s Bliss Crushes at Olympic Trials0

    Dave Bellomo

    Everyone who has been reading my articles over the years knows that I am an avid sports fan. You might also know that I have a place in my heart for track and field, as all five of my children, my wife, and myself have competed in the sport, with three of my kids going

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  • Fifteen Magnificent Mounties0

    Scott Lowery

    (I’m sorry for this column’s personal references. I’m sending this open letter to the fifteen players on this year’s South Williamsport High School softball team.) Dear Alizabeth, Lily, Abby, Gianna, Kendall, Sage, Emily, Emma, Mikiaya, Maddie, Alyssa, Allison, Lilliana, Jewelanna & Carly: I know all of you are way past the stage in your lives

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