I would personally like to congratulate the 20 teams that made it to Williamsport for the 2025 Little League World Series. This is my favorite time of year, as our lovely backyard provides the perfect backdrop to the greatest youth sporting events on the planet. I love the entire tournament, and I am looking forward to sharing many tales. I plan to head over to Lamade and Volunteer for some amazing action. Several terrific stories over the years. Jensen met Mone Davis. I got to hang with Bugsy and the Oregon boys on a plane. I tried catching a flyball from a kayak. I landed a monster smallmouth during the MLB Little League Classic. I went fishing with a kid from Utah. I also told you about the RADIO GUYS. Great stuff.

I am a huge supporter and advocate of Little League Baseball. I am a proud graduate of the program. I played for Boulder Arrowhead in Billings, MT. We qualified for the State Tournament. I have my old jacket in the closet. My son Jensen also balled. He was part of the Hepburn-Lycoming All-Stars in 2021. The fighting Broccolis won many titles. That was a fun-filled summer. Our entire experience taught us a great deal. Yes. I will occasionally offer a different perspective. My articles on USA BATs, PITCH COUNTS, and the MLB CLASSIC turned some heads. But I am one of Little League’s biggest fans. Hopefully, my many friends at International understand. Much love, mates.

These next few days put us on the global stage. It’s a big deal, folks. Just last week in Yellowstone National Park. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Williamsport, PA. NEVER HEARD OF IT. IS THAT CLOSE TO PITTSBURGH? No. We are North Central. We are the home of Little League Baseball. OH YEAH? WE WATCH THAT EVERY YEAR. THAT’S ON MY BUCKET LIST. YOU ACTUALLY LIVE THERE? CAN YOU GET US TICKETS? Sure.

So, on behalf of those who permanently reside, WELCOME TO WILLIAMSPORT BOYS AND GIRLS. I sincerely hope you enjoy your stay. Lycoming County is the bomb, and we have so much to offer. I like to tell people that we have a little something FORE everyone. TM pending. Feel free to give me a call if you need some advice on what to do in between games. I am here to help sports fans. I am trying hard for a spot on that Lycoming County Visitors Bureau Committee. Will someone please nominate me?

Things will kick off this Tuesday, 8/12, for the Grand Slam Parade. 19th year? Say what? It is a great opportunity to welcome and showcase the 20 squads. We had over 40,000 in attendance last time. WNEP News will air it live. Local politicians and celebrities are everywhere. Plenty of regional and local school marching bands. Dancers. Creative floats. Fire trucks. Mascots and tons of free stuff. Iron Mike Coledo gets there way too early. You should, too. The games start Wednesday, 8/13, with the Championship on Sunday, 8/24. It is an extravaganza.

Please enjoy the 2025 Little League World Series. I encourage my fellow residents to be courteous and warm to those who are visiting. Lycoming County is a beautiful and special place for many reasons. Let’s show the world what we are all about. Play ball. Cheers.