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  • The Foliage & Hayrides

    The Foliage & Hayrides0

    As the trees begin to change, it tells me some of my favorite weekends are quickly approaching. I always grew up with fall parties at my Pap and Gram Liddick’s house. (Floyd & Lois) I will share about these parties another week, but as I got older, got married, and had a home of my

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  • Fight Hunger with Family Meals, Selfless ways to support community members in need0

    With hectic day-to-day schedules and varying dietary needs, many families face the dreaded daily question: “What sounds good for dinner?” In contrast, millions struggle to put food on the table each night, impacting about 1 in 8 children, according to Feeding America. You can help support those in need through Safeway and Albertsons’ “Fight Hunger,

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  • Can’t Get Enough of this Time of Year

    Can’t Get Enough of this Time of Year0

    It’s getting to be about that time. SpOoKy season. I know it’s only September, but when you are a Halloween lover like me, September 1 is game on for Halloween. It’s such a fun time of year! Now, let me get this straight, though. I love Halloween, yes. I love black cats, old batty witches

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  • Narcotics, Murders, Asylums & Salt: More Weird Word Origins0

    Last week’s “Weird Words” tried to show that the unlikely field of etymology (word origins) is a lot more interesting than it sounds. I mentioned, for example, that “goodbye” is a contraction of “God be with you,” and that “galaxy” has the Greek base “lact,” meaning milk — indicating the cloudy appearance of those starry

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “This Boy: The Early Lives of John Lennon & Paul McCartney” by Ilene Cooper

    The Bookworm Sez: “This Boy: The Early Lives of John Lennon & Paul McCartney” by Ilene Cooper0

    You can almost hear the cheering. You’ll have a lot of fans once you’re famous, and they’ll be wild to see you in person. You can imagine them reaching for you, begging you to touch their outstretched fingers, to touch their lives for just a minute. In your imagination, the stage is yours. In the

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  • Ageless Fall Trends0

    There is a 28-year age difference between myself and my mother, but despite the generational divide, we tend to gravitate toward similar items because true style knows no age or age limit. We also both love fall, and are always happy to welcome back sweater weather. Here are the five trends we’re both eyeing up

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  • Five Ways to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall

    Five Ways to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall0

    • Pets
    • September 27, 2023

    Pets provide unconditional love to their companions; in return, it’s important to make sure they live happy and healthy lives by providing the best care possible. This means making sure that in addition to food, treats and toys, they receive daily care for their eyes, ears and overall health. With a desire to bring a

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  • WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program

    WAHS Senior Named Commended Student in 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program0

    Williamsport Area High School senior Sam Radulski has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, was presented by Head Principal Dr. Justin Ross to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout

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  • Health is Like a Bank Account0

    Many years ago, I read a popular book called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. The book was about ethically producing results, and while I was not crazy about the book as a whole, I haven’t forgotten the simile Covey used, likening trust to a bank account. More recently, I

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  • TouchTunes Spotlights PA Nonprofit During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month0

    Music is powerful, healing, provides comfort, brings people together, and much more. During the month of September, TouchTunes Jukeboxes is spotlighting the Angelina’s Song Foundation in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. “Angelina’s Song is honored to be featured by TouchTunes this month to help share the importance of not just music therapy but to

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  • Calming Color: Design Inspiration for a Comforting, Relaxing Home

    Calming Color: Design Inspiration for a Comforting, Relaxing Home0

    Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In fact, a coat of paint can help set the mood for entire rooms in your home. By turning to nature-inspired designs, you can create a sense of comfort and relaxation. A hybrid

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  • Five Tips to Be an After-School Mealtime Hero

    Five Tips to Be an After-School Mealtime Hero0

    It’s one of the busiest times of the year, meaning managing mealtimes can be tough as families navigate the school year hustle. Between school, work, extracurriculars and social activities, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to eat and when. Put your worries aside and become a true after-school hero with these timesaving, delicious

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