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Not So Janky: A Dozen Fresh-Cut … Words!0
- Weird Words
- February 11, 2026
According to Britannica’s website, there may have been two men named Valentine — both dating back to ancient times. Both were Christian martyrs, while one was patron saint of lovers — though he’s also associated with epileptics and beekeepers. Since this doesn’t sound terribly romantic, I tend to sidestep Valentine-related terms here at “Weird Words”
READ MOREThe Bookworm Sez: “Evensong” by Stewart O’Nan0
Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. That’s what the old TV message said but friendship is much more than that. Friends don’t leave you alone when you need someone around. They keep your secrets. They bring you medicine when you’re sick, watch your house when you’re gone, and ask after your family. And in the
READ MOREUPMC Expert: Headaches and Seasonal Changes0
- Health
- October 15, 2025
For many people, the transition from one season to the next brings more than cooler mornings or longer days. It also brings headaches. If you notice that your head starts to ache when the weather shifts, you are not imagining things. Seasonal changes can trigger headaches and migraines in a variety of ways, and understanding
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Tips to Winterize Your Vehicle0
- Car Care
- October 8, 2025
The elements pose a unique challenge to motor vehicles, and that’s particularly notable when seasons change. Though the shift from spring to summer or even summer to fall may not be too significant, drivers who want to safeguard their vehicles would be wise to take certain measures to prepare their cars or trucks for winter
READ MOREFall Family Fun!0
- Editorials
- October 1, 2025
If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “There’s nothing to do here!” I wouldn’t be writing this article. I would be independently wealthy and drinking something fruity out of a coconut on a beach somewhere. But alas, here we are, and once again, I’m going to prove people wrong. I’ve
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Surprising Hidden Costs of Home Ownership0
- Uncategorized
- September 17, 2025
A home is the most expensive purchase many people ever make. Buyers understand that certain costs come with home ownership. However, some of the costs associated with home ownership can catch even the most savvy savers off-guard. And in recent years, those extra costs have been surging. The following are some of the unexpected expenses
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The Bookworm Sez: “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir” by Khadijah Queen0
Keep your head down. Stay steady, mind your business, and don’t compare yourself to others. You are where you are for a reason, don’t lose sight of it. There’s a prize at the end, and endurance is the only way to get it. You have a job to do and, as in the new memoir
READ MORERejuvenating0
This week, I am feeling reset, refreshed, and rejuvenated. We spent eleven wonderful days at the river for a staycation over the 4th of July. We couldn’t have had a more perfect week. The weather wasn’t bad at all. We had a few storms throughout the week, but none lasted long. It was hot every
READ MOREEnjoying the July Weather Safely and Together0
- Editorials
- July 9, 2025
The middle of July can mean just one thing in these parts; it’s time for the Lycoming County Fair. This especially holds true in the eastern end of the county. What a great All-American event that celebrates the area we call home. This week’s cover informed me this is the 154th celebration of farming, food,
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: CodeRed is Ready for You0
- Government, Politics
- June 25, 2025
Both my wife Debbie and I had chaotic 70th birthday parties. Three years ago, I spent my birthday in Geisinger Hospital in Danville with a major heart issue, and last year, my wife’s birthday had an uninvited party wrecker. It was late June, and Debbie had designed a fantastic event we planned for our church
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Soaked to the Bone!0
- Outdoors
- May 28, 2025
One of the most often asked questions I hear is “when is the best time to hunt turkeys?’ The first week of our spring season is preferred by many and there are those who are convinced that the last week of the season is the best time to call in a lonely gobbler. For sure
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Black Skies and Back Country Roads0
This weather lately has been absolutely incredible. If the temps could be like this all summer, I would absolutely love it. My upper lip has been pretty tame so far, and if it could keep it up, that would be great. *Insert cheesy smile here* I had a memory flashback this week, and it was
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Thunderstorms & Gardens0
Last week, when I wrote about spring approaching and looking forward to seeing that first robin, hearing frogs, or getting that first thunderstorm, I didn’t think it would be the next day that this would happen. We literally had our first thunderstorm the very next day, and that same night, I saw a frog crossing
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Let’s Spring into March0
Folks, it’s about here. I can feel it. I can smell it in the air. Spring! It’s just about here, and we can pretty much say winter is behind us. We just turned the clocks ahead, and the days are officially getting longer. It’s honestly hard to believe it’s March already. What do you look
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Off-Season Tasks0
- Outdoors
- March 5, 2025
I think (or at least I hope!) that winter temperatures are finally beginning to move upward. If you are like me, you are probably itching to get outside instead of just sitting around waiting for next fall for the hunting seasons to begin! This time of year is great for addressing some key tasks that
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Love Week0
Love week is upon us. Chocolate dipped strawberries, pink hearts, red roses, and cupid. Love. Such a simple four-letter word. Love: An intense feeling of deep affection. I love Jesus. I love being a wife and mother. I love my family, friends, and animals. I love slow mornings. I love cooking. I love how I
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Put Your Hope in God0
Life is hard. We make plans, and God laughs. But just because we go through a storm doesn’t mean God will ever leave us. It’s normal to ask, “Why, Lord?” when things happen in our life that just don’t seem fair. We have to understand that he knows what is best for us and that
READ MOREVulnerability0
- Faith
- September 25, 2024
Wise is the traveler who is aware of their strengths. Wiser still is the traveler who is aware of their weaknesses, for weakness can destroy in a moment what has taken strength a lifetime to build. Travelers on the road to Life gain elevation. Their moral character, strong work ethic, and unique spiritual gifts and
READ MORE“Twisters” Storms into Theaters0
As a fan of the original Twister, your Webb critic is thrilled to report that the brand-new sequel does exactly what it has to. Currently No. 1 in theaters, Twisters does not share any personnel — either behind the camera, or in front — with its hugely entertaining predecessor. Happily, it does share the other
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… The Dog Days of Summer0
- Outdoors
- June 26, 2024
I am usually a positive-thinking person who tries to keep an optimistic approach to all the things around me. To that end, I continually encourage people to get outside and enjoy every day that they can in our great outdoors. Whether you are a hunter, a shooter, a fisherman, or simply enjoy time outside gardening,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… It’s the Birthing Season0
- Outdoors
- May 29, 2024
The cool spring days of rainy weather seem to evolve into warm rainy weather. The combination of warmer days, frequent showers, and occasional thunderstorms has produced taller grasses that will help hide newborn fawns from predation. The leaves in the hardwood forests are definitely more developed than in previous springs, providing great cover for newly
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Summer Crafts Families Can Enjoy Together0
- Fun
- May 22, 2024
Things seem to slow down in summer. Come summer, the hurried pace that dominates much of the year takes a backseat to vacations, lounging around the pool, diving through ocean waves, and setting up tents at campsites near or far. When the weather is accommodating, there’s a seemingly endless list of ways to enjoy time
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An Epic Journey0
- Sports
- May 15, 2024
Hats off to a Lycoming County naturalist and photographer. Michael Kinney is on an epic adventure. My friend is currently somewhere on the water. Kinney is doing a solo float trip on the entire stretch of the West Branch of the Susquehanna. Incredible. Mike kicked things off with a social media post. He has been
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… The Three “Ps” of Successful Turkey Hunting0
- Outdoors
- April 24, 2024
Over the years, we have often heard that the three most important factors in real estate are location, location, and location. Recently, a television ad for an insurance company explains that the most important “three Ps” regarding insurance are price, price, and price! When it comes to hunting wild turkeys, it can be said that
READ MOREEarth Day and Climate Change0
- Editorials
- April 17, 2024
So, clearly, I’m not Jimmy. Jimmy had a technological mishap. He had his article all but finished when it disappeared into the ether. Even I couldn’t figure out what happened and recover his story. Due to rising frustration levels, we decided that it would be in everyone’s best interest to just take the L. Now
READ MOREFaith Q&A Series Introduction0
- Faith
- January 24, 2024
Does God exist? Is the Bible true? Is the Bible reliable? Why does the Bible sometimes seem to contradict itself? Why does God answer some prayers and not others? Why does evil exist? Where did evil come from? Did God really create the universe in six days? If God knows all things, including the future,
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Fall Food Plots0
- Outdoors
- August 30, 2023
Where has the time gone? Summer seems to have slipped away as August is ending, and on September 23, fall officially begins! Several weeks ago, I did plant a fall blend of seeds to create several food plots for deer. The mix included wheat, rye, oats, winter peas, crimson clover, radish, collard, turnip, beets, and
READ MOREBaby, It’s Hot Outside0
- Editorials
- July 12, 2023
The middle of July can mean just one thing in these parts; it’s time for the Lycoming County Fair. Th is especially holds true in the eastern end of the county. What a great All-American event that celebrates the area we call home. This week’s cover informed me this is the 152nd celebration of farming,
READ MOREAn Ode to Gordon0
- Sports
- May 10, 2023
Legendary Canadian folk artist Gordon Lightfoot died last Monday. He was 84. I would say that he was one of my favs. Gordon and I were well acquainted. I listened to ALL of his songs. I saw my idol in three concerts. Lightfoot even came to Williamsport. Yes. The news hit me hard. The tributes
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Clean Energy Home Upgrades0
- Uncategorized
- March 29, 2023
Make dependable environmental improvements When you’re considering upgrades for your home, earth-friendly enhancements that impact your energy usage are smart investments. Energy-saving home upgrades can offer long- and short-term advantages for the earth, your wallet and even your safety. Many homeowners evaluate their energy needs as they plan home improvements. There are several low-carbon, resilient
READ MOREHoroscopes0
- Horoscopes
- March 22, 2023
ARIES – Mar 21–Apr 21 It is very important that you do not count your chickens before they hatch, Aries. Something you suspected was a sure thing may not pan out this week. TAURUS – Apr 21–May 21 You have a secret desire that you want to let out, Taurus. But you’re not sure of
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Spring Cleaning Pointers0
- Uncategorized
- March 15, 2023
Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials. There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link
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