Growing up, each spring my mother would get me a new dress to wear on Easter Sunday. “Get” and “new” being somewhat arbitrary words, because she did not always buy a brand-new dress. Some years, I wore hand-me-downs, some years she made the dress, some years we found a secondhand dress. With two little girls
Simon sat on the bow of the boat and watched the eastern sky begin to reveal the first light of day. They had been on the water all night long and had absolutely nothing to show for it. Simon couldn’t sleep because he was confused. Deeply confused. Simon was a fisherman. Bold and confident, he
Two Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams will head to the 2019 World Finals after securing first- and second-place wins at the state round Saturday at Pocono Mountain East Campus. Eight contending teams from WASD represented Cochran Primary School, Curtin Intermediate School, Williamsport Area Middle School and Williamsport Area High School. Those advancing to
The grounds of Brandon Park will sound again with the happy voices of children trying to round up Easter eggs to brighten their own Easter baskets as the City of Williamsport is excited to announce the Annual Easter Egg Hunt in loving memory of Christy Haberstroh, on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 2 p.m. and
This coming weekend, as well as next, will be a time of numerous Easter egg hunts and related activities, as that furry friend, the Easter Bunny, makes his visit this Eastertide. One of the most notable and biggest of these egg hunts will take place on the grounds of the Antioch Baptist Church, located at
It’s tough being an adult. So tough, in fact, it’s hard to tell exactly when one becomes an adult. Is it when you’re living on your own? Turn 30? Buy a house? Become a boss? Get married? Become a parent? All the above? Whether you’ve hit all of these markers or just one, chances are
Family dinners are a tradition that may not be as common as they once were. A 2016 Harris Poll found that family dinners were on the decline, with 59 percent of respondents reporting that their families sat down for fewer family dinners today than they did when respondents were growing up. But there is hope
Adam and Eve were created to exist in perfect unity. In Genesis chapter 2, that unity is described as one flesh. We know this to be true because one of the consequences of Eve’s sin was that her husband would rule over her. To be clear, Eve was not created to be in subjugation to
Now that spring is here, and summer is right around the corner visiting a local playground in a community park is a great way for children to try new things and be outdoors. Please keep these tips in mind when visiting your local playground this spring • Supervise kids using playground equipment • Check for
For the opening weekend of local trout season (April 13-14), we will again introduce the public to our resident Bald eagles. According to reports, the adults have been incubating eggs since February 23. Saturday’s programs are Eagle Watches at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visitors will learn about the eagles and have the opportunity to
Strike a blow for physical fitness and help raise money for an excellent organization, when the Super Hero 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, April 13 at the Lewisburg Area Recreation Park. You may wonder, “What is the Susquehanna Valley CASA?” According to Yvonne Heatley, Executive Director of Susquehanna Valley CASA, Susquehanna Valley CASA –
