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  • Hometown Heroes Banner Program Recognizes Veterans0

    Dave Bellomo

    Communities across America owe a tremendous debt to the men and women who have served in the United States military. These individuals are our neighbors, friends, and family, and have made profound sacrifices for the freedoms and security we enjoy every day. Yet too often, the stories of local veterans go untold, and their contributions

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  • County Hall Corner: Par for the Course0

    Blair Steward

    In the labyrinth of local government, where perception often masquerades as reality and cynicism drowns out progress, the December 11, 2025, meeting of Lycoming County commissioners revealed a tale of two narratives that perfectly encapsulate the challenges facing our community. The golf course debate continues to captivate public attention, though perhaps for all the wrong

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  • The YMCA Builds Healthier Lives and Stronger Communities0

    Dave Bellomo

    When people think of the YMCA, they often think of a place to work out or play basketball. In reality, however, the YMCA is more than a gym; it’s a community. “We have something for every member of your family,” said Mandy Minnella, Marketing Coordinator for the River Valley Regional YMCA. “We need the motivation

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  • Where Boys Become Men0

    Blair Steward

    Sometimes the most meaningful moments arrive disguised as inconvenience. Who would have thought that a last-minute haircut emergency would deliver one of my most treasured Thanksgiving week memories? Before diving into this story, I must pause to thank my beautiful and patient wife, Marissa, for five wonderful years of marriage, and our children, Briella and

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  • A Season of Thanks, Joy, and Helping0

    Jim Webb

    The 26th Annual Victorian Christmas, featured on the cover, can mean only one thing: the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has arrived in the West Branch Valley. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep this event going, showcasing the proud past and beauty of the city of Williamsport. If you’re looking to

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  • Hike Your Own Hike! How John Mosso Conquered the Appalachian Trail

    Hike Your Own Hike! How John Mosso Conquered the Appalachian Trail0

    Blair Steward

    In the soft chill of March air, as fog lifted over the Georgia mountains, a sixty-three-year-old man named John Mosso stood at the edge of a dream he had carried for more than half a century. The Appalachian Trail stretched before him like a ribbon through time, cutting through the same forests he once roamed

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  • Have They Forgotten or Just Don’t Care0

    Jim Webb

    I have been clear over the years how blessed we are to live in our little corner of Penn’s Woods. This time of year, I would like to be talking about this in reference to everything that is going on around us. Veterans Day and all that we do to honor these special Americans has

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  • November is National Homelessness Awareness Month0

    Dave Bellomo

    National Homelessness Awareness Month, observed every November, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the realities of homelessness, reduce stigma, and encourage action. By dedicating a month to focus on this issue, people in social services hope to educate the public, influence policy, and mobilize resources to support those in need. Awareness campaigns highlight the

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  • Mike McMunn: Serving His Country in Peace and in War

    Mike McMunn: Serving His Country in Peace and in War0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    As we honor veterans this week, it is perhaps fitting and proper to highlight one of these veterans who has cared deeply for veterans and their problems for many years, having been a veteran himself, Mike McMunn recently retired as head of Lycoming County’s Department of Veterans Affairs. He brought to that job a combination

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  • An All-American Thank You0

    Jim Webb

    As we honor our veterans in the upcoming week, I would like to share with you a quote from General Colin Powell. General Powell passed away in 2021 and is now honored at the very place he spoke these words. “The Nation owes a great debt to its veterans, whose sacrifice to the Nation spans

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  • Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 8th0

    Press Release

    The Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade is a traveling parade that moves from community to community each year to recognize our county’s veterans and their sacrifices that were made for our freedom. This year, the Lycoming County Veterans Day Parade Committee is holding the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday November 8th, at 2 p.m.

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  • County Hall Corner: True Grit0

    Blair Steward

    The sound of genuine need echoed through the Lycoming County Commissioners meeting on October 16, 2025, as Holly Beaver stepped forward to represent an organization whose mission touches hundreds of lives every month. Executive Director Beaver spoke passionately about New Love Center, a comprehensive hunger relief organization serving Clinton and Lycoming counties with programs that

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  • A Morning Tribute0

    Blair Steward

    The aroma of fresh coffee and warm conversation will fill American Legion Post 1 on November 13th as State Representative Jamie Flick hosts his third annual Veterans Breakfast, continuing a cherished tradition that exemplifies his unwavering commitment to those who served our nation. Representative Flick has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in supporting veterans throughout his

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  • Lycoming Lion: Where Did You Sleep Last Night?0

    Blair Steward

    The Susquehanna River, a silent witness, carries the memories of the town. It holds the echoes of factories and the rhythm of train wheels, carrying them downstream. In Williamsport, the river flows like a hand that will not stop. Rail bridges slice the sky into lines that resemble music, a symphony of the community’s struggles.

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  • Keep Them Warm, Keep Them Safe: Fundraiser To Help Local Homeless Veterans Takes Place This Weekend0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    According to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, veterans make up nearly 11 percent of the homeless adult population in Pennsylvania. Some of these homeless veterans live here in Lycoming County. In a bid to help these former warriors stay warm against the cold this winter. A warming center has been set up

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  • Liberty Classic Community Band Festival0

    Joseph W. Smith III

    On the weekend of Oct. 10-12, the Liberty Classic Community Band Festival will continue its tradition of gathering musicians from all across America to play a free concert in Williamsport. Initiated in 2010, the festival is sponsored by Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band. This year, it brings together more than 100 nationwide performers under the baton

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  • Speicher & Sawyer Share Emmy0

    Scott Lowery

    For the past fourteen years, hours before the drama and excitement of the International and United States championship games unfold inside Lamade Stadium, a hundred yards to the north, Volunteer Stadium is alive with the emotional and inspirational Little League Challenger game. Some have called it the best game at the Series. During the two

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  • County Hall Corner: Let’s Love Locally0

    Blair Steward

    In a world where partisan lines seem etched in concrete, the recent Lycoming County Commissioners meeting stood out as a beacon of hope. It proved that human compassion, as demonstrated by the commissioners, can still bridge any gap. The commissioners gathered to address pressing community needs, with representatives from both the James V. Brown Library

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  • September is National Suicide Prevention Month0

    Dave Bellomo

    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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  • County Hall Corner: Return of the Jedi0

    Blair Steward

    In the hallowed corridors of the Lycoming County Courthouse, where justice meets human vulnerability, furry angels provide comfort to those who need it most. During Tuesday’s Commissioners meeting in Williamsport, county officials addressed a range of pressing matters from staffing needs to escalating investigation costs for potential death penalty cases. Yet amid budget discussions and

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir” by Khadijah Queen

    The Bookworm Sez: “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir” by Khadijah Queen0

    Terri Schlichenmeyer

    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

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  • Cutters Carvings0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    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

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    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

    Webb Weekly

    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

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    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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  • Cutters Carvings0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    SECOND-HALF BEGINS Joining the Crosscutters in the second half are some familiar faces. OF’s Max Mandler and Jackson Mayo along with P Tyler Valdez, all members of the 2024 Williamsport Crosscutters. Additionally, 11 players from our 1st half roster returning to the Williamsport for the second-half. SPIKES CAPTURES FIRST-HALF TITLE The State College Spikes finished

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  • Cutter’s Carvings0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    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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  • Cutter’s Carvings0

    Williamsport Crosscutters

    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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  • Remembering Chuck Roan: A Dedicated Patriot and Public-Spirited Citizen

    Remembering Chuck Roan: A Dedicated Patriot and Public-Spirited Citizen0

    Lou Hunsinger, Jr.

    This Independence Day, as thousands gather in downtown Williamsport, they will be greeted by a skyline dominated by an enormous American flag. The driving force behind the effort to display this symbol of our freedom during the annual July 4 festivities was the late Chuck Roan, who passed away this past February. “Semper Fidelis,” meaning

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  • TICKET EXCHANGES0

    Williamsport Crosscutters
    • June 25, 2025

    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 over the

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  • TICKET EXCHANGES0

    Webb Weekly

    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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  • 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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  • Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit Will Visit Central PA to Honor Veterans and Supporters0

    Webb Weekly

    Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the organization most recognized for placing over three million veterans’ wreaths at over 4,909 locations nationally and abroad on National Wreaths Across America Day. However, the work to recognize our nation’s veterans, military families, active duty servicemembers is a yearlong effort. WAA is proud to announce that as part of

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