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Thank you to Editor Steph for holding my page last week. At the end of her column, she mentioned that I would have something special to share with you this week. Before I get to that, I have a few Fourth of July thoughts. As you’re enjoying everything that is our 249th Independence Day, please
As I’m writing this, it’s Friday, June 27th. And y’all. It’s been a week. I could use several expletives to describe the weather this week, most of which include references to the devil and the home in which he lives. We have also been on the struggle bus as far as technology is concerned in
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
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
It might not seem like an ideal time for a new haircut in the midst of summer, but with the heat and humidity of it all, a fresh new hairstyle might be just the thing to throw off any summer doldrums. Let’s explore the types of bobs, pixies, and shags for a mid-summer hairstyle pick-me-up.
As one film-fan friend and I made a very worthwhile drive all the way to State College for The Life of Chuck, our rambling conversation lamented the ongoing onslaught of sequels, remakes and franchise spin-offs. With so many dreary and derivative offerings, it sometimes seems like Hollywood no longer wants to take chances. But lo
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
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”
I am usually a positive-thinking person who tries to keep an optimistic approach to all the things around me. Additionally, I continually encourage people to get outside and enjoy every day that they can in our great outdoors. So, whether you are a hunter, a shooter, a fisherman, or simply enjoy time outside gardening, hiking,
I recently had the opportunity to touch base with Coach Ron Insinger. We had a fun chat before a summer league game on Monday. I wrote a great piece on 50 years of the CI CAMP, but… Steph just called and asked for my stuff. Wait? What? My email never went. My article was gone.
The photograph accompanying this article shows the new tool that my daughter and son-in-law recently presented to me for Father’s Day. This new “chainsaw” will make cutting up my winter wood supply a lot quicker, which means I will have more time to fish. Speaking of having more time to fish now, it is a
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
All things lavender will be celebrated and highlighted when the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival is held this weekend, June 28 and 29, at the Blue Sparrow Farm near Milton. According to festival organizers, the Pennsylvania Lavender Festival began in 2023 with just a few hundred plants. The number has now grown to more than 2,000 plants
The Uptown Music Collective, the area’s premier nonprofit school of music, is now accepting scholarship applications for its 2025-2026 school year, which will begin in September. This year, the Collective is offering 14 needs- and merit-based scholarships to currently enrolled students, as well as new students wishing to enroll in the school for the upcoming
Hunting and furtaker licenses for Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 seasons went on sale Monday, June 23, but there will be plenty of time for hunters to get them without waiting. As in recent years, antlerless deer licenses will be available when general license sales open. But this year, all Pennsylvania residents are guaranteed to get an antlerless
Congratulations to the Montoursville Warriors. The 2025 baseball team had an unforgettable season. They finished with a 20-5 record: a PIAA District IV chip and a trip to the PIAA AAAA state finals. The Warriors never backed down. They had their opportunities but were nipped 5-4 by a mighty Indiana, PA squad with several Division
Having grown up in Lycoming County and spending most of the years of my life roaming its hills and streams, it has been a natural progression to be an avid lover of nature and to enjoy the outdoor sporting opportunities that this wonderful area provides. Through the years, my respect and admiration for all the
For us diehard fishing enthusiasts, every month of the year usually provides some kind of fishing opportunities; there’s hardly any month that I’m not involved in some kind of fishing on a lake, stream, or river. That being said, however, June is probably the month with some of the most fishing activity of the year.
Interest in knowing more about the paranormal and various ghostly happenings has grown markedly in recent years. Two local residents, Elaine Decker and Adam Wilson, have founded a local organization to explore this often fascinating area of inquiry, and they call their group “Ghost Quest.” In addition, the group has a YouTube channel called “Real
Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience. It can interfere with your ability to sleep, get dressed, drive, or even lift a cup of coffee. When medications, physical therapy, or other non-surgical treatments no longer relieve pain or restore function, shoulder replacement might be the next step. Though it’s not as common as
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
UPMC, in collaboration with the Susquehanna Health Foundation and Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS), has donated automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and other life-saving supplies to four public parks in Loyalsock Township. The donation was made possible through generous funding from First Quality. Representatives from Loyalsock Township gathered at James Short Park as Sherry Watts, president, Susquehanna
I’m not the best at keeping up with regular manicures, even though I do enjoy following nail trends. So, this season, I’m intrigued by and think trying out the no-makeup manicure is quite practical and sustainable. Also known as the “naked” or barely-there mani, this “no makeup” nail is about enhancing your natural nails rather
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
As the winter began its march toward spring, the 2025 South Williamsport High School softball schedule was still a work in progress. Some phone calls seeking games went unanswered; other possible opponents already had full 20-game schedules. The Mounties knew they were headed to Myrtle Beach for five tough opening games, but questions remained as
My column was all but penned out in my mind; it was to be a celebration of Manager Tom O’Malley’s Lady Mountie softballers and Manager Jeremy Eck’s Montoursville Warrior baseballers. My hope was both won their way onto the cover as PIAA state champion. It was to be a lead-up for our June 25th cover,
Summer officially arrives on Friday, y’all!! That magical season when the sun is shining, the grill is sizzling, and every dog in the neighborhood suddenly believes they’re a lizard who must lie belly-up on the pavement to absorb maximum rays. While we all love the warm weather, summer can be downright dangerous for our furry
The borough of South Williamsport has been blessed with fire protection through volunteer firefighters for almost 150 years. One local man celebrates that proud heritage through his own makeshift fire museum, located in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Matthews Boulevard near Second Avenue. It almost seems natural that Al Ginoble, the man who organized
The 83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival with activities for all ages gets underway this Saturday, June 14 and continues through Sunday, June 22 in Wellsboro. Kicking off the festival on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine is Family Day and the Children’s Health Fair on The Green. There
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Aries, the universe is giving you a chance to get in some rest and relaxation before you have to tackle your very long list of tasks. Soak it all up while the break lasts. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 Taurus, you value comfort and security, which is probably why you
